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Are you the right target group for the part-time Master's in Human Resources Management?
The part-time Master's program "Personnel Management (Human Resources Management) (M.A.)" is aimed at professionals in HR, recruiting, personnel development, or HR marketing who have already gained initial experience in the field of personnel and wish to systematically expand their skills through an academic master's program. The program is ideal if you are working in mid-level or senior HR positions or aspire to such a role. Career changers from related business disciplines with HR experience also benefit from the course offering. You should have the ambition to actively shape current challenges in the field of personnel, as well as an interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and modern, practice-oriented study formats.
What admission requirements must you meet?
In order to be admitted to the Master's in Human Resources Management (M.A.) at Fresenius University, the following formal requirements must be met:
- First degree: You usually need a successfully completed bachelor's degree (at least 180 ECTS) from a university or college. A business-oriented undergraduate degree is advantageous.
- Professional experience: A professional background or practical experience in the field of personnel management, recruiting, personnel development, HR marketing, or a similar position is beneficial and will be credited based on individual assessment.
- Application and documents: You will submit your bachelor's degree certificate, CV, and evidence of relevant professional practice in the online application process.
- Possible deviations from regulations: In the case of special professional qualifications (e.g. master's certificate, possibly without A-levels), an individual access can be examined according to state higher education laws. Fresenius University will inform you individually about these possibilities.
- Numerus Clausus (NC): There is no general numerus clausus. However, the final grade from the bachelor's degree may be taken into account in individual cases.
Additional personal requirements are helpful for a successful course:
- Self-motivation and goal orientation to effectively balance studies and work
- Interest in HR trends, labor law, digitalization, and change management
- Analytical skills and communication skills for working in teams and exchanging ideas with other departments
- Willingness to actively shape innovations in the field of personnel and implement strategies in the company
- Self-organization and time management skills for the part-time study format (presence dates, virtual lectures, and self-study)
What competences and content are taught in detail in the study?
In the part-time Master's programme in Human Resources Management (M.A.) at Hochschule Fresenius, you will specifically expand your professional and leadership skills. The curriculum addresses current topics and requirements in human resources and is interdisciplinary through collaborations with the programmes in Digital Management as well as Controlling and Business Management.
- Key study contents:
- International Human Resources Management
- Innovations and trends in Human Resources Management
- Personnel development and talent management
- Individual, restructuring, and collective labor law
- Personnel marketing, recruiting, and employer branding
- Learned skills:
- Digital leadership and support of change management processes
- Identification and prevention of legal risks in personnel management
- Sustainable orientation of personnel management
- Application of practical experience through recognition and implementation of professional experiences
- Elective modules (choose 2 out of 4):
- Corporate Governance
- Digital Product Management and AI Products
- Digital Entrepreneurship
- Technical Applications and Data Management
The interdisciplinary concept prepares you for the challenges of current HR trends and combines theoretical depth with practical knowledge.
How is the course structured?
The study consists of a total of 5 semesters and is explicitly designed to be compatible with a professional activity. You can choose between several locations (Wiesbaden, Cologne, Hamburg) and the online campus.
- Study structure and organization:
- Part-time study model with flexible lecture times
- At on-site locations: weekly virtual live lectures in the evening, on-site events on two Saturdays per month
- At the online campus: identical structure, but fully virtual
- Semesters start in the winter and summer semester respectively
- Study scope:
- Five-semester standard study period
- 120 credit points
- Credit and time reduction possible if you can demonstrate relevant professional experience (especially through practical transfer modules in the 4th semester)
- Interdisciplinary course offerings:
- Courses with students from Digital Management as well as Controlling and Business Management
With this structure, you can optimally combine study and professional activity. The strong practical relevance promotes the direct application of what you have learned in your everyday work life.
What career perspectives and fields of activity open up after the study?
With a Master's degree in Human Resources Management, you are qualified for specialist and leadership tasks in human resources. The demand for experts in the HR sector is growing as companies increasingly rely on professional personnel strategies.
- Classic and modern professional profiles:
- People & Culture Manager: Focus on the development and management of training and development programs, contact person for working conditions and benefits, conflict management
- Employer Branding Specialist: Development and implementation of strategies for employer branding, market and competition analyses, interface between HR and marketing
- Talent Recruiting & Development: Identification, recruitment, and further development of professionals, ensuring the human resources for achieving corporate goals
- Other fields of application:
- Human Resources Management in national and international companies
- Personnel consulting and development
- Development and management of change management processes
- Legal advice on personnel matters and involvement in labor law issues
- Industries:
- Industry, commerce, services, public administration, and consulting companies
According to the provider, graduates of Hochschule Fresenius are successfully active in companies from a variety of industries.
What are the costs and what financing options are available?
The part-time Master's programme in Human Resources Management (M.A.) at Hochschule Fresenius is subject to fees. The university is a state-recognized but not state-funded private university.
- Tuition fees:
- from 395 euros per month over the duration of the study
- approximately 11,850 euros in total
- total costs vary depending on the recognition of previous professional accomplishments (shortening possible)
- Possible financing options:
- BAföG (under certain conditions)
- KfW student loan or other student loans and educational funds
- Discounts during promotional periods
- Part-time job or working student activities - schedules are generally tailored to this
- Tax deductibility:
- Tuition fees can usually be claimed as business expenses or special expenses for tax purposes
The student advisory service of the university supports you in choosing the appropriate financing option and in applying for BAföG or loans.
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