MSc Human Resource Management (International Development) at University of Manchester

A practical and critical introduction to human resource management in developing and transitional economies. Develop the knowledge and skills to manage people effectively and critically in organisations working across international development contexts. Prepare for careers in human resource management, organisational leadership, international organisations, NGOs and development-focused institutions.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Environment, Education and Development  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A master’s degree is formed of 180 credits. 120 of these credits are made up by a mix of mandatory and optional course units, with 60 credits taken in each semester. The availability of individual course units may be subject to change. Compulsory units include Human Resource Management: Concepts and Contexts, Human Resource Practice 2, Human Resource Practice 1, Research Methods in Human Resource Management.

Career pathways

Graduates develop specialist knowledge of human resource management and organisational effectiveness within international development settings. The programme is particularly relevant for students interested in managing people, supporting organisational performance and contributing to sustainable development goals.

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