Inquiry

Globalisation has brought an entirely new dimension to human resource management, with multicultural workforces posing many challenges. This degree, delivered 100% online through LSBF's online learning platform, examines those challenges, which include overcoming individual biases, misunderstood communication and cross-border mergers. You will be asked to propose solutions to such problems, using the theoretical concepts covered by the programme. This degree will transform you into a culturally sensitive individual, with the ability to encourage cultural awareness, while working anywhere in the world.

Entry Requirements

UK undergraduate degree or equivalent any subject area, English levels 5.5 IELTS (5.5 in all bands)or equivalent, Relevant work experience is an asset, but no work experience is required. Students who fail to meet academic requirements can be assessed on their relevant work experience (3 years management experience minimum for mature study route).

Stage I

Marketing and Business Environment, Accounting and Managerial Finance, Systems and Operations Management, Research Methods.

Stage II

Strategic Management and Leadership, Corporate Reporting, Performance Management and Control, Research Methods.

Stage III

Online Dissertation and Research Methods. Learn to assess the applicability of human resource management (HRM) operations and strategies across varying cultures, and to investigate the factors that determine this applicability. On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

Explore how an increasingly global labour economy impacts on the HRM practices, cultures, structures and management of multinational companies.
Chart the effects of a globalised labour market on the transfer and diffusion of HRM practices in multinational companies.
Analyse the implications of cross-border mergers and acquisitions on management development activities.
Appraise the policies and practices used to recruit international managers – including issues of pay and reward.
Examine HRM practices that are effective in managing migration and outsourcing of personnel requirements.

Understand the impact of a multicultural workforce on management. This degree will teach you to identify the areas where cultural differences can cause issues and to become aware of cultural conditioning. On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

Discuss the concept of culture and approaches to the study of culture, explaining its usefulness and relevance to a range of issues within business.
Provide a critical account of the main theoretical approaches to cross-cultural management.
Use these theories to propose solutions to organisational and management problems caused by increasing cultural diversity.
Identify the implications of differences in culture and/or language for business communication.
Evaluate the effect of global communications on disparate cultures.

Career Direction

Personnel are a vital part of any organisation, so those who help organisations to retain and get the most from their staff are highly valued. Graduates from this course can choose from a wide variety of roles