International Human Resource Management

Department

Master's program International Business & Management

Course unit code

IB&L-M-3-M_16-IHR-ILV-O

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4.0

Name of lecturer(s)

FH-Prof. Dr. Kittler Markus

Mode of delivery

blended learning

Recommended optional program components

none

Recommended or required reading

Deresky, H. (2017). International Management: Managing Across Borders and Cul-tures (9th ed.). Pearson.
Dickmann M., Brewster, C., & Sparrow, P. (2016). International Human Resource Management (3rd ed.). Routledge
Reiche, S. B., Harzing, A.-W., & Tenzer, H. (2018). International Human Resource Management (5th ed.). Sage Publishing
Tarique, I., Briscoe, D. R., & Schuler, R. S. (2015). International Human Resource Management (5th ed.). Routledge.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam

Level of course unit

Master

Year of study

Fall 2025

Semester when the course unit is delivered

3

Language of instruction

English

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will have in-depth knowledge of international human resource management (HRM) and relevant HRM tools and will be able to relate these to organizational issues. After completing this module, they can find solutions to cross-border issues (e.g. in connection with the posting of employees, etc.) from a human resources perspective.

Course contents

- Context of international human resources policy
- Cross-border business combinations: Joint ventures, M&A, strategic alliances
- Context of corporate culture and national culture
- Global ethics and labor standards
- Instruments of international human resources policy
- Personnel planning and recruitment
- Training and leadership in an international context
- Remuneration and compensation
- International performance management

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course comprises an interactive mix of lectures, discussions and individual and group work.

Work placement(s)

none