Program Intro:

The programme is offered with two specialisations — General and Talent Management — each culminating in a Master’s degree (180 credits) or an exit-level Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits). The programme aims to equip students with essential knowledge and skills for a career in international HRM and related fields such as organisational development and training; address organisational concerns about employee engagement and retention by applying analytical and critical skills to real-world international workforce management challenges; foster awareness of the broader socioeconomic benefits of international HRM; and explore emerging trends in managing global talent and technology.

Why Choose Us?

• First Executive MSc focused on Human Resource Management in the Sultanate of Oman, unique in offering a specialism/track in Talent Management
• Benchmarked in design against a number of high-calibre, accredited, and ranked UK universities.
• Compact duration: 12 months full-time (2 taught semesters + 1 dissertation semester)

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of our program, you will:

• Demonstrate understanding of contemporary concepts and principles related to international HRM in diverse current and future contexts
• Acquire knowledge of practical tools and techniques for solving international HRM-related challenges
• Analyse management practices of international HRM tools and techniques
• Develop understanding of the role of international HRM professionals and policies for achieving current and future organisational objectives in a global setting
• Apply data analysis using qualitative and quantitative skills/methods to international HRM contexts
• Utilise critical thinking and problem solving for decision making in international HRM scenarios
• Demonstrate ability to conduct research into international HRM issues and produce a substantial piece of work within a timeline
• Communicate findings and arguments clearly within an international HRM framework
• Apply relevant knowledge and theories to different complex contexts within international organisations

Admissions Requirements

• Applicants holding a BSc degree, either:

*Minimum of a “Good” undergraduate degree from an Omani institution, OR
*Minimum of a second-class UK honours degree or its equivalent. OR
*A degree below good or second-class Honours can be considered with minimum of 2 years relevant work experience

• Applicants holding an Advanced Diploma degree:

*A 2-year Diploma holder can be considered with minimum of 6 years relevant work experience, 3 training certificates and a no objection letter from the company. Subject to approval from Ministry of Higher Education Research and Innovation.

• English language requirement:

IELTS: Academic test – minimum overall score of 6.0
TOEFL: Internet-based test – minimum score of 78.