Module: International HRM

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	International HRM
Module Code	MNA1085 (ITS: HR567)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5

Description

The purpose of this module is to examine and critically assess the role of human resource management in international firms, in particular those that operate in an European context. It analyses the main external and internal factors that affect international HRM. In this module students will develop knowledge of key human resource management processes and practices (for example, global staffing, reward management and employee voice) in multinational corporations. It has been designed to help students develop a strong theoretical and practical insight into current practices in international HRM and their integration with wider business strategy. Students are expected to attend lectures, prepare for and contribute to class discussions.

Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate the main external factors that affect International HRM
2. Explain the impact of organisational context on International HRM
3. Critically evaluate key international HRM practices, such as global staffing and compensation
4. Discuss new developments and main challenges in International HRM

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	22	Weekly lecture
Independent Study	68	Reading relevant sources for each topic
Assignment Completion	35	Preparation for assignments
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	20740	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale		Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category		Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Eugene Hickland	Module Teacher	Brian Harney, Edel Conway

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	Individual assignment	50%	Every Second Week
Presentation	Group assignment	20%	Once per semester
Assignment	Essay	30%	Week 7

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

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Indicative Reading List

Books:

Briscoe, D. R. and R. S. Schuler: 2004, International Human Resource Management, 2nd, Routledge, London,
Harris, H., Brewster,C. & Sparrow.P.: 2003, International Human Resource Management, CIPD, London,
Harzing, A. and Van Ruyssevelt , J.: 2004, International Human Resource Management, Sage, London,

Articles:

0: Additional readings may be recommended in class.,

Other Resources

None