Managing the Global Workforce

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
HRES 5007
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Course ID
201734
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Management
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course develops students advanced knowledge of the role and impact of international human resource management on management decision making, business strategy, and business conduct within the international, global and cross-cultural contexts. Delving into human resource activities and issues pertaining to international firms, this course explores the impact of globalisation and internationalisation on the way such firms deal with their human resources in terms of human resource planning, staffing, performance management, training and development, compensation and industrial relations. Students are assessed through their reflection, presentation and report.

  • Understanding the Global Environment 
  • Managing an International workforce 
  • The Future of International HRM 

Course learning outcomes

  • Acquire a body of knowledge and critically reflect on theoretical and practice-based principles about the role and impact of international human resource management on management decision making.
  • Critically assess and evaluate the complexities of managing human resources within international businesses and the human resource strategies available to managers to enable businesses to compete more effectively in today's global economy.
  • Apply principles of human resource management to organisational management in the international business setting.
  • Demonstrate skills in self-management, problem solving, written communication, and applying an international perspective.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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