International Human Resource Management –

hrm350

(3 credits)

This course is an overview of international human resources management practices with emphasis on human resources challenges and opportunities facing global business enterprises. Students will examine human resources management in the global business environment. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify, and evaluate global HR strategies and practices to increase organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

This undergraduate-level course is 5 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Topics and Objectives

Strategic International Human Resource Management
- Analyze the strategic role of international HRM.
- Explain the importance of aligning the human resources strategy to the multinational organizational strategy.
Staffing Practices in International Organizations
- Analyze the factors that determine the optimal mix of home and host country employees.
- Outline recruitment strategies in multinational organizations.
- Analyze the strategic role and components of expatriate programs.
Developing the Human Resources in Multinational Organizations
- Analyze organizational development practices in a cross-cultural environment.
- Explain employee training and development practices in a cross-cultural environment.
- Describe performance appraisal and evaluation considerations in multinational organizations.
Total Rewards Systems in Multinational Organizations
- Analyze the components of a total rewards system.
- Explain cross-cultural influences on a total rewards system.
- Describe the importance of compliance with local and national employment law.
Special Topics in International Human Resources
- Compare the effectiveness of management styles in different cultural contexts.
- Describe safety and security issues associated with international assignments.
- Analyze ethical considerations in multinational organizations.

The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

International Human Resource Management –

hrm350

Strategic International Human Resource Management

Staffing Practices in International Organizations

Developing the Human Resources in Multinational Organizations

Total Rewards Systems in Multinational Organizations

Special Topics in International Human Resources

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