International HR Management Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)
Building Competence. Crossing Borders.
Program
Fit for the Global Challenge The implementation of global strategies is hampered by a shortage of international management talent.
PURPOSE
−− develop, implement, and maintain effective human re-
Companies competing in an international environment face a
source policies and practices in a multicultural business
variety of demands on their organizations and people. Their
environment
challenge is to address needs and issues that can be con
−− manage the international HR function more efficiently
tradictory because of the diverging strategies of different
−− work with and manage people from different cultures
entities operating in different cultural and economic settings. Globalization and technological developments such as ac-
more effectively −− test their own intercultural competence in a real-life setting
cess to data via the internet seem to have moved the world closer together and made communication easier. However,
TARGET AUDIENCE
this can be misleading, as cultural differences are still relevant
−− HR managers working in an international business
in virtual and multicultural teams. International HR manage-
environment
ment competence can contribute significantly to the success
−− Local country HR managers of international companies
of global organizations by understanding these challenges
−− Global mobility specialists
and leveraging this knowledge into sound HR systems that support the business effectively and have a positive impact
MAS CREDIT
on an organization’s bottom line.
The “CAS in International Human Resource Management” can be completed as part of the “MAS in Human Capital
OBJECTIVES
Management” at the School of Management and Law or the
This CAS program will enable participants to
“MAS in Human Resource Management” at the Institute of
−− contribute to the development and implementation of
Applied Psychology.
their organization’s international corporate strategy
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ADAPTATION OF HR SYSTEMS
– Corporate Strategy and Culture – Cultural Diversity – Institutions
Applying HR Systems in an International Context: – Corporate Responsibility – Global Staffing – Developing People Globally – Global Performance Management – Global Compensation – Managing Global Mobility
Country Workbook
Structure and Content
Global Efficiency Versus Local Responsiveness The analysis of institutional factors enables effective local adaptation of HR systems.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW MODULE 1 6 ECTS credits
MODULE 2 6 ECTS credits
The Framework of International HR Management
Applying HR Systems
−− Introduction to international HR management
−− The global HR function
−− Corporate strategy and culture
−− Business ethics and corporate responsibility
−− Cultural diversity
−− Global staffing and people development
−− International labor regulations
−− Global performance management and compensation
−− Institutional factors
−− Managing global mobility
−− Integrative session: Doing business in India /
−− Presentation of country workbooks
the Middle East / Russia
METHODOLOGY Classes consist of lectures by instructors and industry guest speakers, exercises, discussions, work on practical cases, class presentations, and experience-sharing sessions. In ad-
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dition, participants study the relevant literature to consolidate their knowledge of the issues covered in the classroom as well as preparing for their performance assessments.
INSTRUCTORS The instructor team for this program consists of ZHAW lecturers and research associates, business executives, and entrepreneurs. They are well-connected and able to share cutting-edge knowledge and guarantee a critical overview of current trends.
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Contact
Please Do Not Hesitate to Contact Us If You Have Any Questions
Center for Human Capital Management The Center for Human Capital Management (ZHCM) is the HR and leadership competence center at the ZHAW School of Management and Law. We support executive boards, line managers, and HR man agers in managing their human capital efElena Hubschmid-Vierheilig Senior Lecturer Center for Human Capital Management
fectively and enable their organizations to achieve sustainable competitive advan tages. In addition to designing and teach ing BSc, MSc, and continuing education programs, we also advise companies and institutions and actively engage in research
COURSE LEADER
and development. Our partners benefit from
Elena Hubschmid-Vierheilig, Dr.
a broad range of solutions as well as the
Human Capital Management
expertise and extensive experience of indi-
Phone +41 58 934 72 66
vidual members of the ZHCM team in com-
elena.hubschmid@zhaw.ch
panies representing various industries and operating sizes.
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Organizational Details
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
LOCATION
The program is aimed at graduates of universities or univer-
Classes take place on the campus of the ZHAW School of
sities of applied sciences with at least three years of profes-
Management and Law in Winterthur, a two-minute walk from
sional experience. Professionals without a university degree
Winterthur main railway station.
may also be admitted, provided they have at least five years
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of professional experience and relevant continuing education qualifications (such as “Personalfachfrau / Personalfach-
DURATION
mann mit eidg. Fachausweis / Diplom” or similar). The final
The program takes 3 – 4 months to complete, allowing par-
decision to admit an applicant will rest with the course
ticipants to combine work and study.
leader.
CLASS SCHEDULE REGISTRATION
Classes take place from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm on a specific
The application period ends one month before the start of
day of the week.
the program. To register, visit: www.zhaw.ch/zhcm/cas-ihrm
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION The language and course materials are in English.
PROGRAM DATES For the current program dates, please visit: www.zhaw.ch/zhcm/cas-ihrm
QUALIFICATION Participants who complete all the performance assessments successfully and have an attendance record of at least 80
WORKLOAD
percent receive a “Certificate of Advanced Studies in Inter-
Participants completing the program successfully earn 12
national Human Resource Management.”
ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits. Each credit is the equivalent of 25 to 30 hours of work.
FEE The program fee is CHF 6900 and includes all course
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS
materials.
The performance assessment for the first module involves a country analysis and for the second module the develop-
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
ment of recommendations regarding the implementation of
Visit our website to download the general terms of admis-
HR systems in that country.
sion and participation for programs of continuing education at the ZHAW School of Management and Law: www.zhaw.ch/sml/atb-wb
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