Course coordinator
Associate Professor Miriam Moeller
In-person on Wednesdays 10:00am - 11:00am AEST or by appointment.
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Business School
This course delves into International Human Resource Management (IHRM), highlighting its strategic role in fostering organisational success across diverse cultural and regulatory landscapes. The course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of IHRM and contribute to the creation of inclusive HRM practices in global organisations.
The need to manage individuals who are living and working abroad due to company-assigned relocations or self-initiated moves is unprecedented. The multinational enterprise, however, struggles to keep its policies and practices updated and relevant to serve the ever-changing needs of a globally mobile workforce. This courses challenges students to think critically about managing human resources and does so entirely through a global lens.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
Content presumes a working knowledge of HR mgt (whether by experience or prior courses) and therefore focuses intensively on HR Mgt in an intern'l context. Pre-reqs don't apply to MPsychBus students.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
MGTS3606
Restrictions
Quota: Minimum of 15 enrolments
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Associate Professor Miriam Moeller
Dr Maria Beamond
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email business.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email account with the following details:
- Full Name
- Student ID
- Course Code
Aims and outcomes
Students will explore the strategic role of HRM in global organisations, develop culturally sensitive HRM solutions, and enhance their ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Evaluate the complexities and strategic importance of International Human Resource Management in driving organisational success across diverse environments.
LO2.
Integrate into IHRM solutions the perspectives of diverse stakeholders, including Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
LO3.
Recommend evidence-based IHRM solutions to diverse professional audiences.
LO4.
Foster collaborative team dynamics to enhance self-awareness and diversity literacy for positive organisational cultures.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination |
In-Semester Exam
|
30% |
Week 8, Thu
During your scheduled class time. |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Team Consulting Report
|
40% |
26/09/2025 5:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Consulting Presentation
|
30% |
22/10/2025 5:00 pm |
Assessment details
In-Semester Exam
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
Week 8, Thu
During your scheduled class time.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
Form: 1 open-book exam to be completed individually; 30 multiple choice questions worth 1 mark each, for a total of 30 marks.
Medium: Exclusively via the Inspera platform; to be completed in-person during class time.
Timing:
Trial Run - Scheduled for August 14 (in Week 3). Topics covered: 3 sample questions revolving around Chapter 1 and 2 content. Duration: 15 minutes. NB. This trial exam does not count towards your final mark. It is a trial, to ensure everyone is familiar with the interface and work through any technological challenges ahead of the exam in Week 8.
In-Semester Exam - Scheduled for September 18 (in Week 8). Topics covered: 30 questions on Chapter 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Duration: 45 minutes.
Late arrivals: Beginning either exam late does not make students eligible for an alternative exam. Once you log in, you must complete the exam. Make the most of the time you have left.
AI Statement: This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 45 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Open book examination - any written or printed material is permitted; material may be annotated |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
Exams submitted after the end of the submission time will incur a late penalty.
Team Consulting Report
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
26/09/2025 5:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Peer assessed.
Task description
The Team Consulting Report is a comprehensive assessment expecting student teams to select, analyse, and address a contemporary human resource management challenge in an emerging market context.
The report is worth 40 marks.
Team membership is determined using a random sampling method. A peer assessment follows the submission of this assessment, which may impact your overall score for this assessment item.
The assessment is supported by a non-graded Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) team training module.
AI Statement: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit the report through the designated Turnitin link on Blackboard's Assessments section.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Consulting Presentation
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
22/10/2025 5:00 pm
Task description
The Consulting Presentation requires each student to pre-record a presentation on a human resource management challenge in an emerging market context. Each individual's presentation is related to their respective Team Consulting Report. At the discretion of each individual, Team Consulting Report feedback may be incorporated into the final individual presentation product. The presentation is worth 30 marks.
AI Statement: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit the report through the designated Turnitin link on Blackboard's Assessments section.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 46 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Grades will be allocated according to University-wide standards of criterion-based assessment.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 |
Seminar |
Introduction to Course Course Introduction & Chapter 1 (Dowling et al.) By the end of this week, you will:
Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Week 2 |
Seminar |
Cultural Competence in Global HR Chapter 2 (Dowling et al.) By the end of this week, you will:
Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Week 3 |
Seminar |
Global Talent Identification and Selection Chapter 5 (Dowling et al.), Part A By the end of this week, you will: 1. Be able to define International HRM as a combination of complex mechanisms in the process of operating globally. 2. Understand the different types of staffing policies organisations may adopt. 3. Understand the significance of expatriate and inpatriate assignment management and be able to articulate the evolution of these assignments. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Week 4 |
Seminar |
Global Talent Identification and Selection Chapter 5 (Dowling et al.), Part B By the end of this week, you will: 1. Address the factors underpinning international assignee failure. 2. Understand the factors involved in selecting an international assignee. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Week 5 |
Seminar |
Global Performance and Career Management Chapter 6 (Dowling et al.) By the end of this week, you will: 1. Understand multinational performance management at the global and local level. 2. Analyse factors associated with expatriate performance, including compensation package, task and role, headquarters’ support, host environment factors, and cultural adjustment. 3. Explore performance management of expatriates and non-expatriates, and for those on non-standard tasks and assignments such as commuter and virtual. 4. Explore issues related to the performance appraisal of international employees. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Week 6 |
Seminar |
Global Training and Development Chapter 7 (Dowling et al.) By the end of this week, you will: 1. Understand the role of training and development in adjusting and retaining international assignees. 2. Address re-entry and career-related issues. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Week 7 |
Seminar |
Global Compensation Chapter 8 (Dowling et al.) By the end of this week, you will:
Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Week 8 |
Workshop |
Team Consulting Project & Mid-Semester Exam Participate in an in-class Team Consulting Project progress consultation, where each team workshops their project by presenting updates on key milestones, findings, and challenges. Full team attendance is required. Students will engage with the course coordinator and peers to receive feedback, clarify expectations, and align on next steps to ensure the project stays on track for final submission. Following the workshop, students will complete a 45-minute In-Semester Exam. |
Week 9 |
Workshop |
Team Consulting Project Participate in an in-class Team Consulting Project progress consultation, where each team workshops their project by presenting updates on key milestones, findings, and challenges. Full team attendance is required. Students will engage with the course coordinator and peers to receive feedback, clarify expectations, and align on next steps to ensure the project stays on track for final submission. |
Mid Sem break |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
In-Semester Break |
Week 10 |
Workshop |
Individual Presentation Workshop The Individual Presentation Workshop is an interactive, in-class session where students practice delivering their presentations in a supportive environment. Each student will present a draft version of their talk, receive constructive feedback from peers and the course coordinator, and reflect on areas for improvement. The focus is on refining delivery, clarifying key messages, and building confidence ahead of the final assessment. |
Week 11 |
Workshop |
Developing Your Global Career Students will explore strategies for building an international career pathway, including how to identify global work opportunities, adapt to cross-cultural work environments, and leverage international experiences. The session also covers practical tools such as creating a globally competitive CV, networking across borders, and understanding the skills employers value in a global context. |
Week 12 |
Workshop |
Consulting Project Presentations Each student must record and upload their Individual Consulting Report presentation by October 22, 17:00 AEST. Students will then view a randomly selected set of peer presentations and engage in reflective analysis, comparing and contrasting both the content of the reports and presentation styles. |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.