International and Comparative Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
PostgraduateGRF-EHR7032025
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Gain an international viewpoint on employment and human resource policies. Register the effect cultural and national factors can have on organisational practices. Gather concepts that can be applied in real-world multicultural workplaces.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 6 July 2025
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Price from
- $4,063
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
International and Comparative Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
About this subject
At the completion of this subject, students should have:
- Critically evaluate the principal roles, functions and outcomes of IHRM and IER;
- Problem-solve IHRM and IER complexities; and
- Effectively apply IHRM and IER theories and research to organisational examples.
- Introduction to the Course
- Globalisation and Institutions
- National Culture
- Introduction to ER
- Varieties of Capitalism
- Paired Country Comparisons
- Industry Comparison
- Introduction to International HRM
- International Staffing and Training
- International Performance and Rewards
- Current Issues
- Course review
This subject provides students with an understanding of the cultural and national factors that affect people management issues in organisations that operate across national borders. It also examines the efficacy of different employment policies and practices within the world economy. The subject explains the reasons for the development of different forms of employment practices and the extent to which these differences are sustainable.
Students should not enrol in this subject if they have completed: 7024EHR International & Comparative HRM & ER.
- Critical Essay (50%)
- Assignment (50%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- OUA-PSU-GCE-2025 - Postgraduate Single Subjects
- GRF-EMP-MAS-2025 - Master of Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
PostgraduateOUA-PSU-GCE
Master of Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
PostgraduateGRF-EMP-MAS