Program Overview
The International Human Resource Management at University of Edinburgh Business School is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Human Resource Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 19,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Human Resource Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Developing Skills for Business Leadership (IHRM)
- Human Resource Management In Context
- Organisational Behaviour
- Reward Management
- Methods of Research in HRM
- Multinational Enterprises & Comparative Employment Relations
- Global Talent Management
- HR Issues in Outsourcing
- International HRM Policies and Practices
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.25 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Entrance to our MSc programmes is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements.
Academic requirementsYou will need a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in one of the subjects below, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
Academic background- An undergraduate degree in any subject is normally required.
- Candidates must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in Human Resource Management.
- Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme.
Final-year undergraduate students are welcome to apply, so long as your studies will be completed prior to the MSc programme commencement date.
International qualifications
The minimum academic requirement is a UK 2:1 honours degree in a related subject or anequivalent international qualification.
Some examples of equivalent qualifications:
- Canada: mid B+; 3.3+ (4 point scale); 7.3/8+ (9 point scale)
- China: 80-85%+; B+
- Germany: 2.5+ (reverse 5 point scale); Sehr Gut/Gut
- India: 1st Class degree (60%+)
- Nigeria: 2:1
- South Africa: 2:1/1st
- USA: GPA 3.25+ (4 point scale)
Important points
- The ranking of the university at which you studied is considered when we determine whether or not your degree is equivalent to a first or upper second-class honours degree in the UK.
- If your degree is not of the required standard and you do not have highly relevant work or other experience, we will normally reject your application.
- Meeting the degree requirement doesn\xc2\x92t ensure acceptance. A higher standard may be needed for your application to be competitive for admission or funding.
- Other equivalent qualifications can be requested from the Admissions team.
- A conditional offer can be made if you are waiting for a final degree result or a language test result.
We require all applicants to meet one of the following English language requirements:
- You are a national of a majority English-speaking country as defined by the Home Office.
- You have completed an academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree, which was taught in a majority English-speaking country.
- You have or will have achieved the minimum required score in one of our accepted English language tests.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 19,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Edinburgh Business School directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Edinburgh Business School
University of Edinburgh Business School
Edinburgh, Scotland
The University of Edinburgh Business School is the business school within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-12
- Language English
- Duration 12 months