With more and more people working for international corporations or global international supply chains, the study of international human resources and industrial relations is becoming ever more important. The increasing globalisation of the economy and pan-national employment legislation also means the ability to compare processes and practices across continents is a sought-after skill. Students will gain understanding of the differences between the employment practices and industrial relations systems of varying countries and multinationals, learn how variations in practice and systems are influenced by social and economic factors and study the influence of economic integration on changing systems of employment and industrial relations. This course is approved to the new equivalent advanced level postgraduate standard and you can enhance your studies by taking additional CIPD components that prepare you for CIPD membership. If you decide to do so, you can attend a series of skills workshops, hear from guest speakers, and complete a range of activities enabling you to develop practical HR skills.