International University of Applied Sciences

Master of Arts - 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 online 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, manage their needs and support managers in their efforts to increase productivity.

Master of HR Management

Your Degree Summed Up


  STUDY MODEL

Master of Arts (M.A.)

60 ECTS – 2 semesters online
120 ECTS – 4 semesters online


  ACCREDITATION

120 ECTS option and 60 ECTS option (European Credit Transfer System). Accredited in line with German and European standards


  DURATION OF STUDY

4 semesters – 24 months – 120 ECTS option
2 semesters – 12 months – 60 ECTS option


  ADMISSION

120 ECTS – Bachelor degree – minimum 3 years
60 ECTS – Bachelor degree – 4 years and 1 year work experience
At least overall C grade
English Skills (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, etc.)


  STUDY FEES

120 ECTS – Euros 4,964 for full degree
60 ECTS – Euros 3,288 for full degree


  ASSESSMENTS

Online Assignments and Exams

Course Overview - Option 1 - 120 ECTS 4 Semesters

Module ECTS credits
Human Resource Management I 5
Human Resource Management II 5
Strategic Management 5
Advanced Research Methods 5
Aspects of International Labor Law 5
Seminar: Current Issues in International Labor Law 5
Module ECTS credits
Applied Statistics 5
Employer Branding and Recruiting 5
Talent Management & HR Development 5
Project: Human Resource Management 5
Leadership 5
New Work 5
Module ECTS credits
People Analytics and Big Data 5
Seminar: International Human Resource Management 5
Elective A 10
Elective B 10
Module ECTS credits
Master Thesis 30

Elective A

In your 3rd semester, you’ll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:

Module ECTS credits
Human Performance 10
Work and Organizational Psychology 10
Diversity Management 10
Accounting 10
Artificial Intelligence 10
Negotiation and Intercultural Management 10

 

Elective B

In your 3rd semester, you’ll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:

Module ECTS credits
Human Performance 10
Work and Organizational Psychology 10
Diversity Management 10
E-Commerce 10
Accounting 10
Artificial Intelligence 10
Negotiation and Intercultural Management 10
AI and Mastering AI Prompting 10

Course Overview - Option 2 - 60 ECTS 2 Semesters

Module ECTS credits
Human Resource Management I 5
Human Resource Management II 5
Employer Branding and Recruiting 5
Talent Management & HR Development 5
People Analytics and Big Data 5
Advanced Research Methods 5
Module ECTS credits
Seminar: International Human Resource Management 5
Elective A 10
Master Thesis 15

Elective A

In your 2nd semester, you’ll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:

Module ECTS credits
Human Performance 10
Work and Organizational Psychology 10
Diversity Management 10
International Labor Law 10
Negotiation and Intercultural Management 10
AI and Mastering AI Prompting 10

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