Summer 2026

This module uses concepts, frameworks and practical case examples to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills in Global Talent Management. With an ever-changing and interconnected world, there is a growing need for inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace. The module leverages equality, diversity and inclusion and cross-cultural principles to build your confidence in leading, managing and sustaining talent strategies across international borders.

Topics covered on this module include strategic principles of global talent management; global workforce diversity; talent sourcing and development; succession management; engagement and retention strategies; talent analytics; coaching and change management principles; global mobility and integration; cross cultural management; technology for talent management, ethics and CSR principles.

You will engage in interactive workshops, group and peer to peer learning, and case study analyses to contextualise theoretical concepts. The module is structured to offer opportunities for working with others, communicating your views, learning from external contributors in a safe and inclusive environment.

The assessment is designed to develop and evaluate both individual and collaborative skills. Students choose one case study (out of 3) to critically analyse and make recommendations for an inclusive global talent management strategy, alongside a group presentation critiquing a specific issue linked to one of the case studies.

The research dissertation module requires students to execute and document an original research investigation. The focus can be on any area related to occupational psychology, and can take place in either a laboratory or field setting, using a specific population (e.g. customer service assistants) or the general public. It is also possible to conduct a piece of archival research (e.g. meta-analysis), if your supervisor agrees that this is appropriate. You normally begin the research dissertation in the second semester (January), together with necessary literature reviews and research design, and the submission deadline is late August.