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News Release from: Cranfield School of Management | Subject: MSc in International Human Resource Management
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 October 2004
Human resources top the agenda for MSc
A new MSc in International Human Resource Management, launched by Cranfield School of Management, is attracting applications from across the globe.
A new MSc in International Human Resource Management, launched by Cranfield School of Management, is attracting applications from across the globe The first students start their studies in January 2005 on the two-year modular programme which involves six week-long residential periods at Cranfield each year
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 30 Jan 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The James Stuckey scholarship is offered by Cranfield School of Management in the UK and provides GBP10K towards the GBP26,500 tuition fees of the one-year full time programme.
The new MSc is designed for mid-career human resources (HR) managers, or experienced professionals considering a career in HR.
To date applications have been made by prospective students of 17 nationalities.
Programme director Dr Michael Dickmann said that the programme will meet a growing need: "The international demands on HR leadership positions are increasing which means a solid understanding of global HR issues, combined with relevant experience and practical skills becomes paramount".
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The new Masters programme is also being welcomed by those working within the HR industry.
Frances Wilson, international manager from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) said: "The Cranfield MSc in International HRM is based on cutting-edge professional and academic knowledge, insights and skills.
It fits ideally into a globalising economy and generates many benefits for individuals and organisations".
Milton Ives, senior manager in Group Human Resources at HSBC, believed the qualification will help HR personnel respond to the challenge of working on an international scale: "This new Masters programme will provide aspiring and current international HR executives with the core skills and knowledge needed for effective HR management in the global environment," he said.
The programme, which will accept up to 40 students each year, will increase their understanding of global HR issues and help them to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to practise in an international context.
Students will also gain and implement research skills while carrying out a project, and develop broad business knowledge in such areas as the international aspects of economics, marketing and accounting and finance.
The course modules include the following * International organisational behaviour.
* International HR management practice.
* Research methodology.
* Dimensions of cross-cultural understanding.
* Strategic international HR management.
* International employment relations.
* Marketing concepts for international human resources.
* International compensation and benefits.
* Accounting and finance for international HR practitioners.
* Global business environment.
* Consulting and influencing skills.
* Specialist regional human resource topics.
Applications for the new programme have come from across the globe - and from a wide range of organisations.
Companies sponsoring employees on the programme include those from the FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods), e-commerce, automotive, banking and service sectors.
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