This module explores the evolution and key theories of strategic human resource management, highlighting both traditional and emerging perspectives. Learners will examine multilevel and longitudinal approaches, and synthesize these insights into an integrated model for enhancing organizational performance.

This module explores the foundational elements of the employment relationship, including the roles of employees, employers, contracts, and the influence of states and markets. Learners will compare four major conceptual models that shape human resource management practices and examine their implications for equality, diversity, labor unions, and public policy. By the end, you will understand how different perspectives inform HRM strategies and workplace dynamics.

This module explores how regulatory frameworks influence human resource management, examining both traditional and emerging forms of regulation. Learners will investigate the evolution of employment relationships, the purposes of labour market regulation, and the impact of deregulation on workplace practices. The module draws on interdisciplinary perspectives to deepen understanding of institutional and market influences on HRM.

This module explores the complexities of managing human resources in multinational enterprises, focusing on global staffing, international assignments, and the strategic integration of HR practices across borders. Learners will gain insights into the challenges of international business travel and the evolving landscape of global talent management. The module also examines how HR strategies are adapted within changing organizational structures.

This module explores how human resource management practices differ across cultural and institutional settings, highlighting the importance of adapting strategies to local environments. Learners will investigate multiple levels of analysis and examine the ongoing debate between convergence and divergence in HRM practices. By the end, you will understand the complexities of managing people in a global context.

This module explores the transformation of employment relationships in modern organizations, highlighting the impact of globalization, knowledge work, and shifting employee preferences. Learners will examine how these changes influence authority structures and the evolving role of human resource management in supporting new forms of work. Practical HR mechanisms for managing contemporary human capital are also discussed.