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MN5426 People Management in Global Contexts

Academic year

2026 to 2027 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

This is a core module for the MLitt International Business and not available as an option module to other programmes.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr G Giunti

Dr G Giunti
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Giulia Giunti (GC67)

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module equips postgraduate students with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate people management practices across diverse global settings, including multinational corporations and international consultancies. Through a series of lectures, students will explore the complex challenges that organisations face when managing human resources across different national and cultural contexts. The module introduces a range of theoretical frameworks, enabling students to critically evaluate and engage with contemporary trends and debates in international human resource management.

Assessment pattern

100% Coursework

Re-assessment

100% Coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

3 x hour weekly seminars.

Scheduled learning hours

30

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

120

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Understand the complexities of managing people in international settings, including key issues such as expatriate management, talent mobility, and staffing strategies within multinational corporations.
  • Critically assess the effectiveness of international HRM practices, examining the influence of cultural values and institutional frameworks on how organisations manage their workforce across borders.
  • Communicate effectively on people management challenges in global organisations, and develop well-reasoned solutions to workforce management issues in international contexts.