
Minor content
The main focus in this minor is on HRM in an international context. More exactly, it focuses on IHRM from an organisational perspective like: its markets, company strategy, structure and alignment of HRM with the internal structure and processes and as well as external ones. Some of the topics tackled in this minor are: introduction to IHRM; strategic HRM, internationalisation and IHRM; managing knowledge in multinational firms; leadership in the international context; global performance rating; international recruitment; assessment and rewarding in international companies; communication in organisations; and sustainability. Because the HRM field deals with people and people are complex entities, social psychology and a training in intercultural sensitivity for HRM purposes will be offered.
This minor is offered by the study program Human Resource Managementand will allow you to complete your minor and pre-master’s in one. This minor will give you a unique and direct access to the Master Sustainable Entrepreneurship at the RUG/Campus Fryslân.
What do you need to do?
- Pass the minor;
- Complete your research assignment with at least a 7;
- Write a supplementary justification of your research, indicating how it contributes to current (business) sustainability challenges.
Structure of the minor
420 workload hours (15 ECS)
Educational form:
- Workshops/Lectures
- Company consultancy group assignments
- IHRM Topic Exploration learning
- Student led seminars
- Field trips