International HRM - Study guide

The course enables students to develop their knowledge and competencies as HR professionals in an international business context.

On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- understand the strategic view of international human resource management (IHRM)
- distinguish the fundamentals of international HRM
- recognize the complexity of IHRM and the challenges of it in the global business
- be aware of the vast number of choices within IHRM practices
- develop own cultural awareness in international work
- create trust in a virtual context and work virtually
- apply different kinds of virtual tools and methods in project work
- assess and give suggestions for IHRM related issues in multinational corporate (MNC) context

The student should have completed basic studies of business and HRM or acquired similar knowledge.
The student should have a working proficiency of verbal and written English language to join an advanced-level HRM course.
This course is part of the HR and leadership (HR ja johtaminen) study path in the Finnish BBA degree programme.

- Culture, cross-cultural awareness and how to build trust with people from different cultures
- Balance between local and global HRM
- Organizing an International HR Department
- Ethics, sustainability and responsibility in HRM

Depending on the collaboration project, the course focus may fall under the following core HRM themes:
- Recruitment and selection
- Expatriation
- Performance management
- Human resource development (HRD)
- Total rewards / International compensation

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

- Knowledge: You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
- Skills: You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
- Competence: You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

- Knowledge: You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
- Skills: You complete given tasks and assignments either independently or with a team. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
- Competence: You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

- Knowledge: You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
- Skills: You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
- Competence: You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

The collaboration partners at the moment are the University of Pécs in Hungary and Hanze University of Applied Sciences, in the Netherlands.

A pre-work, a group work, an individual assignment, an introduction lecture in the Pasila campus on March 17, 2025 at 17.40-20.30, an online webinar on April 22 at 17.40-20.30 and a study trip (including company visits) to the Netherlands during May 19-23, 2025.

There are also two shorter online briefing sessions related the Erasmus+ funding and practicalities on February 24 at 17-18 and May 12 at 16.30-17.00

The goal of this course is to provide a rich learning context to students in an international environment. The course enables students to develop their knowledge and competencies as HR professionals in international business context by attending a study trip in the Netherlands during May 19-23, 2025. The theme of the week is Sustainable, resilient and inclusive leadership in a diverse world.

The goal is also to improve generic competence of intercultural, communication and presentation skills of students.

The course is organized together with the Hanze University of Applied Sciences, in the Netherlands.

There will be an application process and you need to be committed to cover your own travelling, accommodation etc. cost. Though, all student committed to participate the course will get an Erasmus Mobility grant of 79 EUR/day by filling the Erasmus Mobility application during the course. There are 30 places in this course.

Please fill the application form at: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/3F986407E32A7A65

Peter J. Dowling, Marion Festing, Allen D. Engle Sr.: International Human Resource Management 6th Edition, Cengage Learning EMEA, 2013.
Tony Edwards, Chris Rees: International Human Resource Management: Globalization, National Systems and Multinational Companies, 3rd Edition, Pearson 2017.
Provided material by teachers and lecturers in Holland
Strong focus is on students’ ability to search for relevant material.

There is international cooperation between universities and international business representatives.

Pasila Campus

There is no exam in this course.

English

The goal of this course is to provide a rich learning context to students in an international environment. The course enables students to develop their knowledge and competencies as HR professionals in international business context by attending a study trip in the Netherlands during May 19-23, 2025.

The goal is also to improve generic competence of intercultural, communication and presentation skills of students.

The course is organized together with the Hanze University of Applied Sciences, in the Netherlands.

17.02.2025 - 06.06.2025

Learning assignments and competence assessments including team work assignments.

09.12.2024 - 31.01.2025

You need to enroll to the course at Peppi and please note that you need to apply to the course also by filling a separate form at https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/3F986407E32A7A65

There are 30 places in the course and minimum amount of students is 15. The applications will be handled during January 13-31, 2025 and information for students will be sent latest by beginning of February 2025.

The course is organized during spring 2025. There will be an orientation lecture on on March 17, 2025 at 17.40-20.30 which is organized in Pasila campus and an online webinar on April 22 at 17.40-20.30. The study trip in the Netherlands will be during May 18/19-23/24, 2023. The exact flight times will be agreed later.
The program will be organized during the May 19-23, 2025 and students need to be full time present.

There are also two shorter online briefing sessions related the Erasmus+ funding and practicalities on February 24 at 17-18 and May 12 at 16.30-17.00.

The more detailed program will come later.

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CONTACT
TR5HEHRL
BLENDED

Tiina Mehto, Hilkka Juvani

15 - 45

The assessment criteria is presented on the scale 1 to 5.

TRALI Business Administration

0.00 cr

3.00 cr

H-5