International Human Resource Management

Overview

What?	How?
Cycle	Winter Semester
Course type	International Human Resource Management (Lecture) International Human Resource Management (Tutorial)
Weekly hours	3 SWS
Examination	Final exam (60 minutes)
Credits	6 C
Recommended prerequisites	None
Entrance requirements	None
Language	English
Maximum number of students	No limitation
Workload	Attendance: 42 hours Self-study: 138 hours
Recommended semester	1–3
Term	1 semester

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Description

Students get insights into major topics of Human Resource Management
(HRM) in an international context. The course will feature data and
examples from academic research and management practice.

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The lecture covers the following topics

• Comparative HRM


• Culture’s consequences


• Cross-border mergers and acquisitions


• Global ethics


• Global workforce planning and staffing


• Training and management development in the global enterprise


• The department of international HRM

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Qualification Aims

Lectures will provide an introduction to relevant aspects of HRM in an
international context. While studying several peer-reviewed journal
articles and working on various case studies, students are able to
discuss and transfer knowledge between theory and practice. In addition,
students get the opportunity to improve their skills in team work and
communication in short presentations.

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Exam Requirements

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  Demonstrate a profound knowledge in the contents of lectures, tutorial
  and required reading material.