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Deepening specialist knowledge in HRM and personnel psychology
Deepen your knowledge in the field of Human Resource Management (HRM) and expand your general management skills at the same time. With a focus on personnel psychology , you will also learn how to develop HR strategies that harmonize economic goals and human factors. This will give you the ideal qualifications for a leading role in HR management and actively shape the future of organizations.
Practice-oriented studies with future prospects
The Master's degree program combines a theoretical foundation with high practical relevance. A broad range of topics awaits you, including leadership, personnel development, data analytics and artificial intelligence. This will prepare you specifically for the challenges of tomorrow. You will learn how to apply scientifically sound methods to complex problems and develop innovative solutions for practical application.
Networking and practical integration
Benefit from our strong regional roots in the Rhine-Neckar region and from cooperations with numerous SMEs and international companies. You will gain valuable practical insights, expand your professional network and lay the foundations for your career in HR management.
Key competencies for successful action
- Ability to change and innovate: You will develop the ability to contribute personnel-specific know-how in a targeted manner in order to actively shape transformation processes and successfully develop organizations in dynamic environments.
- Analytical work: Sharpen your critical thinking skills and your ability to work on complex issues in a solution-oriented manner.
Research skills: You will deepen your scientific research skills through in-depth training in quantitative and qualitative methods of empirical social research. The Master's in HRM & Personnel Psychology also gives you the opportunity to do a doctorate later on.
Is the Master's in HRM & Personnel Psychology right for me?
The M.Sc. in Human Resource Management & Personnel Psychology is the ideal choice for those seeking a career that combines business HR strategies with in-depth psychological expertise. The program prepares you to successfully master the complex challenges of modern HR.
You will not only develop strategic HR skills, but also learn to understand, analyse and actively shape human behaviour in an organizational context. This will provide you with the basis for setting up organizations for the future and actively shaping the working world of tomorrow.
This Master's degree is perfect for you if you ...
- aspire to a leading role in human resources management.
- want to understand and actively shape the interaction between business requirements in HR management and fields of application in HR psychology, such as shaping leadership cultures and organizational development.
- are enthusiastic about digitalization in HR (e.g. HR data analytics, people analytics, artificial intelligence).
- want to advance their career through a unique combination of scientific depth and practical applicability
- value developing in-depth knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and are also thinking about a PhD in HRM & Psychology.
- build up a strong professional network and gain insights into companies and other organizations through practical projects.
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Content & procedure
The course is designed for four semesters and combines psychological, management-oriented and methodological skills with an international focus.
1st semester:
Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior, Coaching, Personnel Selection and Development, Strategic and International Management, Labor Law, Quantitative Methods.
2nd semester:
Digital HRM, HR IT systems, HR data analytics and AI, strategic HRM, HR trends and the future of work, leadership and organizational development, work economics, qualitative methods.
3rd semester:
Optional semester abroad or practical semester in Germany or abroad.
4th semester:
Master's thesis and defense, colloquium.
The practice-oriented curriculum, combined with international study or practical experience, optimally prepares students for demanding positions in human resources, consulting or other (international) organizations.
Application & Admission
Admission requirements
First, qualified university degree, e.g. a Bachelor's degree, with at least 50% business studies and an average grade of 2.7 or better.
Proof of English B2 level: Proof of Englishlanguage proficiency at B2 level (according to CEFR) is required for the application. This can be provided by the following documents:
- Language certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)
- Certificate from the university confirming successful completion of English-language modules
- Grade transcript with detailed module description
Abitur certificate Please note that the certificate must not be older than 3 years.
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