International Human Resource Management
The key to success in any organisation lies with its people. In International Human Resource Management (IHRM) you not only learn how to turn that key, but you also develop the skills needed to become a business-savvy and internationally oriented HRM professional.
You will gain in-depth knowledge of the relationship between human behavior, work and organizations. You will also learn practical skills that enable you to understand and influence the people in an organization. The programme offers valuable practical training in the form of projects. In project groups, so-called labs, you will work on challenging assignments for companies.
During the IHRM programme you will gradually gain the knowledge and develop the skills that will enable you to design innovative solutions to people-related challenges in organizations.
The IHRM programme is structured around the following themes:
- People Development. You initiate and realise desired development in individual employees, teams and (parts of) them organization regarding current and future needs. You realise that the right employees, at the right time, are available at the right place in the organization (physically, mentally and emotionally).
- Personal Development. You work from a professional attitude and demonstrate personal leadership. You initiate, facilitate and implement change processes in organizations and other partnerships (in collaboration with stakeholders).
- Human Resources and Business. You translate business, organisational and social objectives, needs and developments into the required contribution of HR and you realize this contribution in close cooperation with those involved.
- HR and Technology. Based on collected and analysed data, you prepare decisions on the deployment of HRM tools and on business organisational adjustments.
- International competencies:
- language skills: adequate level of English in speaking, listening, reading and writing;
- intercultural skills: effective and adequate communication in an intercultural environment;
- international professional knowledge: understanding of the HR discipline in the international context;
- international involvement: engagement with the world as a whole; commitment and willingness to participate in the constructive development of social issues, at a national, European and international level.
- Home group / Study coaching. The student coach helps you to find your way at Saxion and will also help you to make your study into a success. You work together in small, consistent groups on your personal and professional development, guided by the same student coach throughout the four years of study.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Note: Saxion UAS will invite you to attend an online Meet & Greet with your chosen degree programme, where you will get to know future fellow students, the study programme, current students and teaching staff.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
When you graduate you will be a well-trained professional with in-depth knowledge of change processes and a broad set of intercultural communication skills. You demonstrate a professional approach to working with diverse groups of people in an international environment. Possible positions in organizations worldwide are:
- Strategic management advisor. You contribute ideas on strategy and policy and deal with all personnel issues within the organization, for example as a human resource manager or business partner. You are the link between management and employees. You advise management on organizational changes and on how employees can continue to get satisfaction from their work and develop their career.
- Coach/trainer. As an IHRM manager you know how to coach and motivate employees and how to further develop their potential. You advise organizations, teams and individual employees on issues related to development and change. You know all about team development, career counseling, psychology, talent development, training and coaching.
- Recruiter. As a recruiter you select and employ staff to fill in vacancies, using your knowledge of that particular labour market, your network and various other sources, such as LinkedIn. Your core task is to match the wishes of your employer with those of a future employee.
- Talent development manager. People have to work for longer, which makes vitality, job satisfaction and continuous learning increasingly important to employees. As a talent advisor you look at how they can be deployed in the long run and where their passion lies.
