Human Resource Management, Bachelor of Arts

These are the prerequisites for the Bachelor's in Human Resource Management

With your Bachelor's in Human Resource Management, you can work as an HR manager, in HR marketing, or as a Change Manager.

To be admitted to the dual study program at IU International University, you must have either a high school diploma (general higher education entrance qualification), a technical college entrance qualification, or a subject-specific university entrance qualification.

In addition, you can also study Human Resource Management without a high school diploma. For the dual study program without a high school diploma, you need to have completed an advanced training course, such as becoming a certified business economist, or have a master craftsman's certificate. Alternatively, you have completed a vocational training and worked full-time for at least 3 years following this training.

The study contents in the Dual Study of Personnel Management

This Bachelor's degree at IU comprises approximately 40 modules, which you will take and complete over a period of 7 semesters of regular study time. Each module is worth 5-10 credits (ECTS) and concludes with an examination performance such as a term paper or an exam. In total, you will accumulate 210 credits from module to module and from semester to semester.

The typical course outline for full-time studies in Personnel Management looks as follows:

• 1st Semester: Business Administration, Statistics, Reflection on Practice 1: Human Resources, Managerial Economics, Introduction to Scientific Work for Business, Management and Communication, Practical Project: Agile Project Management
• 2nd Semester: Personnel Management, Leadership 4.0, Reflection on Practice 2: Human Resources, Collaborative Work, Labor Law I, Practical Project: New Work
• 3rd Semester: Empowerment-oriented Human Resource Retention, Personnel Marketing and Development, Reflection on Practice 3: Human Resources, International HR Management, Cost and Performance Accounting, Practical Project: Personnel Retention
• 4th Semester: Personnel Controlling and Payroll, Basics of Work and Organizational Psychology, Reflection on Practice 4: Human Resources, Labor Law II, Personnel Management Seminar, Practical Project: Personnel Selection and Personnel Assessment
• 5th Semester: Optional Area A, Reflection on Practice 5: Human Resources, Optional Area B, Practical Project: Recruiting Trends
• 6th Semester: Optional Area C, Reflection on Practice 6: Human Resources, Practical Project: Organizational Development, Bachelor's Thesis
• 7th Semester: Optional Area C, Reflection on Practice 7: Human Resources, Practical Project: AI Excellence with Creative Prompt Techniques, Bachelor's Thesis

What sets the Bachelor's degree in Personnel Management at IU apart are the numerous opportunities to delve into areas of interest and professional fields of specialization in the optional areas.

You can tailor your specialization from a wide range of elective modules, such as Applied Staff Development, Operational Health Management, Change Management, Advanced Leadership, Data Analytics and Big Data, Global Sourcing, General Studies I-VI, and more.

Finding your practical partner in the Dual Study

Upon request, you can complete a free application training with IU International University.

Having the right practical partner is crucial for a successful Dual Study in Personnel Management. With a network of over 15,000 practical partners nationwide, IU International University can assist you in finding a suitable practical partner.

Here's how you can find your practical partner for the Dual Study in Personnel Management with IU:

1. You apply online through the IU website. With your application, you can submit your documents such as a CV and your latest transcript.
2. You participate in an Online Info Session via the IU application portal. During the info session, the academic advisors will explain everything about the Dual Study, admission, and partner search.
3. Upon request, you can undertake a free application training to prepare you for applications in potential companies.
4. Together with you, the academic advisors will help in finding the right practical partner. The university will either assign you to a company from its extensive network or get in touch with your preferred company.

Cities where the Personnel Management Programme is offered

With 25 study locations across Germany, IU International University is present throughout Germany for Dual Studies in all disciplines.

Currently, the university offers the Dual Study in Human Resource Management in cities such as Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Karlsruhe, Cologne, Leipzig, Mannheim, Munich, and Stuttgart.

On campus, you will attend lectures and seminars. In the lounge area, you can engage with your fellow students. Depending on the city, you may also have access to the canteens, cafeterias, and libraries of other universities, such as in Berlin.

By the way, depending on the location, your studies will take place either in the Dual Study or in the Dual myStudy mode. Both models offer interactive learning materials and many other advantages. In the Dual Study, you will attend classes on campus or virtually two days a week. In the IU's Dual myStudy, you can also utilize the IU's learning AI and deepen your knowledge in regular accompanying events.

Learning Personnel Management at IU's Virtual Campus

At the Virtual Campus, you learn digitally and flexibly in small study groups.

If there isn't an IU campus near you or if you prefer flexible and digital learning, you can also enroll at IU's Virtual Campus.

At the Virtual Campus, you can take your Personnel Management classes, for instance, through regular video conferences with your fellow students and lecturers.

Through the IU myCampus learning platform, you will have access to study scripts and the virtual library. With the IU's LearnApp, you can, for example, study your scripts digitally on a tablet.