Human Resources Management, Master of Arts

Admission Requirements

With your M.A. in Human Resources Management, for example, you can work as a recruiter and researcher, employer branding specialist, or personnel officer.

The admission requirement for this degree programme is a successfully completed bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS credits and a grade of "good" or better, or an equivalent academic qualification, such as a diploma. If the grade point average deviates, the ability to study may be demonstrated through a separate selection interview.

In the case of a bachelor's degree that is not yet fully completed, 80% of the required credits must have been earned at the time of application. The remaining credits must be completed by the time of matriculation.

In the previous bachelor's degree programme, at least 20% of the ECTS credits must be related to the field of economics. Missing ECTS credits in the field of economics can be compensated by a separate entrance test, proof of a successfully completed commercial apprenticeship, or at least 18 months of relevant business management work experience.

In addition, you must demonstrate English language skills at least at level B2 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or at an equivalent level.

Study Contents and Specializations

During your studies, you will learn to efficiently design the different dimensions of personnel management. In addition to enhancing your management and leadership skills, you will also deepen your competencies in areas such as personnel recruiting, personnel development, and personnel marketing. Extensive knowledge in labor law, including contract design, complements the program and opens up excellent career opportunities for you. Certain modules in this program are conducted in English.

The study plan includes the following modules:

• 1st Semester: Personnel Management Process, Strategic Personnel Management, Personnel Development, Talent and Career Management, Labor Law I - Individual Labor Law, Social Law, especially Social Security Law, as well as (labor court) procedural law, Personnel Leadership Competence, and Motivation
• 2nd Semester: Personnel Consulting and Recruitment, HRM in Global Companies, Labor Law II - Collective Labor Law, Contract Design in Labor Law I, Business and Corporate Ethics, Communication and Moderation
• 3rd Semester: Personnel Controlling and Remuneration Models, Employer Branding and Personnel Marketing, HR in Change and Innovation Management, Labor Law III - Restructuring and International Labor Law, Contract Design in Labor Law II, Internationalization and Intercultural Skills
• 4th Semester: Master's Thesis, Disputation

All Study Locations from Hamburg to Munich

Fresenius University offers the Master's in Digital Management at a total of 4 locations in Germany. Conveniently, if you wish to explore a new city during your studies, you can easily switch to one of the other campuses of the university.

Hamburg: Hamburg, one of the most attractive cities in Germany, not only offers a vast cultural scene and numerous opportunities for going out but also excellent job prospects for after your studies. Industries such as logistics and trade, as well as numerous advertising agencies and publishing houses, are located there, and the healthcare sector thrives in this city of 1.7 million inhabitants. The Wirtschaft & Medien campus of Fresenius University is located on Alte Rabenstraße, and the Wirtschaft & Soziales campus is situated on Lilienstraße in Hamburg.

Munich: Munich is one of the cities with the highest quality of life in Germany. The Bavarian capital not only offers a vast cultural scene and numerous sights but also beautiful surroundings with numerous lakes. With its many renowned international companies, Munich is one of the strongest economic cities in Germany. Fresenius University has two campuses in Munich: Wirtschaft & Medien campus in Schwabing on Infanteriestraße and Gesundheit & Soziales campus on Charles-de-Gaulle-Straße.

Cologne: Cologne, the vibrant city with 1.1 million inhabitants in North Rhine-Westphalia, offers plenty of culture and entertainment. The city is also one of the most important economic hubs in Germany. Hosting media companies, insurance firms, food, and chemical companies, the city presents abundant opportunities for a successful professional start after your studies. You can find the Wirtschaft & Medien campus as well as the Gesundheit & Soziales campus of Fresenius University directly in the MediaPark, the commercial park for media companies in the Neustadt-Nord district of Cologne.

Düsseldorf: Düsseldorf is a significant economic hub for advertising, telecommunications, fashion, and consulting sectors. With a diverse mix of industries in Düsseldorf, the city is ideal for a top career start after your studies. Fresenius University is present in Düsseldorf at a total of 3 locations, at Platz der Ideen, Fährstraße, and Karl-Friedrich-Klees-Straße.

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