M.A. Human Resource Management
IU International University of Applied Sciences - Online Studies
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
12 - 24 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
EUR 2,568 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* Limited Offer: prices include up to 50% discount for 120 ECTS. Discounts and promotions are available on a seasonal basis, for a personalised offer contact the University.
Introduction
Get Started with a Master's in Human Resource Management
As a Human Resource (HR) Manager, you’ll play a key factor in helping companies and their workforce work together in order to achieve their shared goals. Your skills, empathy, experience and sense of responsibility will be required in order to help bridge gaps, settle disputes and represent both the interests of employers and the interests of employees at the same time. Fortunately,
IU’s Master’s Human Resource Management programme covers all of the information you need in order to face these challenges with confidence: from business knowledge to personnel management and personal development approaches. After successfully completing your studies, you’ll have a holistic understanding of how to best support employees, management their needs and support managers in their efforts to increase productivity.
Study the way you want with IU Online Studies!
- Affordable: Enjoy discounts on online tuition fees of up to 50%
- Flexible payment options: Monthly instalments or pay in full, upfront
- All-inclusive fees: Course materials included, no application fees Flexible
- Start online right away with no fixed semester intakes
- Study and take exams 100% online, at your own pace and schedule - 24/7 access to IU’s digital learning materials, wherever you are Career-oriented
- IU offers degrees in in-demand fields, with specialisations
- Courses combine theory and practical application through real-world case studies
- Learn from industry professionals who are experts in their fields
- IU's goal is to give you the tools you need to build a successful career. That’s why 94% of their graduates find a job within 3 months of graduating.
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With IU, you can open doors to career opportunities all around the world. Their state-accredited programmes will equip you with industry-relevant knowledge and in-demand skills so you can stand out in the global job market. Studying at IU also gives you access to their exclusive online career services and events and connects you to their global network of academic partners so you can study in the US, Canada, or Australia.
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Scholarships and Funding
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Career Opportunities
With an internationally recognised Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from IU, expect to find promising career opportunities in a wide variety of industries and enterprises. Thanks to your practical skills, experience in an international setting and theoretical expertise, you can find a role in a wide variety of positions, such as In-House Human Resource Management, Hiring Expert and People Development Management.
HR Business Partner
As an HR Business Partner, you’ll act as the first point of contact between managers and employees. You’ll advise businesses regarding labour law issues, and provide assistance to employees with any difficulty they might face when dealing with their employer. You’ll have the mandate to identify problem areas in everyday business conduct and offer solutions that would be acceptable to both staff and management.
Recruiting Manager
Hunt for new talent, and lead team recruitment efforts as an internal Recruiting Manager. Develop a strong professional network and the delicate skillset of assessing talent and compatibility. You’ll be expected to create talent pools, review job application documents and conduct initial interviews for promising talents.
People Development Manager
People Development Managers are responsible for the professional growth of employees. They work on analysing individual staff member development and coming up with the right strategy and work plan for each employee. This is balanced with keeping the employers’ interests in mind, by performing costs analysis and assuring work quality. Be the engine the drives workplace development, and help mentor, coach and direct employees towards personal and professional growth and prosperity.
Curriculum
In this Master’s programme in Human Resource Management, you’ll build a unique set of skills based on personal development theories, business principles and psychology, and establish your abilities as an expert in Human Resource Management. The programme has been designed to give you the best tools for succeeding in today’s challenging business world, with special attention given to current trends such as changing demographics, new workplace values, digitalisation and globalisation. Gain an understanding of how the global job market is changing, and what’s necessary in order to succeed in it – for teams and employees.
60 ECTS
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120 ECTS
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Electives Overview
60 ECTS - Elective A
In your 2nd semester, you'll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:
- Human Performance
- Work and Organizational Psychology
- Diversity Management
- International Labour Law
- Negotiation and Intercultural Management
120 ECTS - Elective A
In your 3rd semester, you'll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:
- Human Performance
- Work and Organizational Psychology
- Diversity Management
- E-Commerce
- Accounting
- Artificial Intelligence
- Negotiation and Intercultural Management
120 ECTS - Elective B
In your 3rd semester, you'll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:
- Human Performance
- Work and Organizational Psychology
- Diversity Management
- E-Commerce
- Accounting
- Artificial Intelligence
- Negotiation and Intercultural Management
Rankings
Accreditations, Rankings, and Memberships
AccreditationIU International University of Applied Sciences has received system accreditation from EQAR, FIBAA, the German Accreditation Council, the German Council of Science and Humanities, and WES Canada. This means their courses, faculty and teaching material all match the rigorous standards that have been set for them and they can now accredit their own programmes. | |
Cambridge Assessment International Education / High School Diploma A-LevelsIU is the first online university partner of Cambridge International's high school diploma A-Levels. Students now have a chance to earn a high school diploma while studying for a bachelor’s degree – with no additional cost. The A-Levels is a unique 12-month course with a 150-hour workload, which you take alongside your bachelor courses. The A-Levels concludes with an exam that can be retaken an infinite number of times. | |
Awards and RankingsIU is the first German university to get 99/100 on the QS Stars Report, but they also topped 6 out of 25 categories in Germany’s largest university ranking by CHE. Recently IU’s online MBA programmes ranked 26th in Europe in the prestigious QS Online MBA Rankings, an impressive achievement and recognition on the international stage. | |
MembershipsIU is a member of the Business Graduate’s Association, Online Learning Consortium, AASCB, and UNESCO's Global Education Coalition. These memberships give them connections to other institutions, companies, and NGOs as well as top-tier degree programmes and lifelong learning development courses. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, IU helps students in need to continue their education and pursue lifelong learning. |
Global Recognition and Academic Partners
Global RecognitionAs IU is recognised by WES Canada and U.S., their degrees can be converted into points according to local academic standards in the Canadian Immigration Point System and American Immigration Assessment Scheme. In April 2023, IU became the first German university to be a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the only public authority in India that ascertains foreign institutions. This means that their on-campus programmes are recognised by employers across India and other Commonwealth Nations. |
Academic PartnersThrough partnerships with academic institutions from all around the world, IU offers a more affordable way for students to study and live abroad. The IU Study Abroad Alliance lets students start a degree online at IU and complete it at a partner university in the US, Canada, Australia or Europe, where career opportunities are aplenty. |