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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 August: July (non-EEA: April). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 10,644 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Tilburg / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
The Master's program in Human Resource Studies focuses on issues relating to human resource (HR) policy, which views people as resources in which companies need to invest.
It is a unique multidisciplinary degree program at a high academic level for those wishing to study the broad field of people, labor and organizations. Academic research is central to this Master's program so developing your analytical skills in HR issues is important in preparing for later professional practice. Specific attention is paid to: * the recognition and identification of issues in the field of HR * strategic Human Resource Management (HRM) and HR development * the relationship between HRM and the achievements of individuals and organizations * the implementation of new HR policy in relation to the question of organizational change * the management of diversity * the foundation of HR decisions * consultancy on HR decisions Through specific training you will also work on the development of personal skills relevant to an HR professional. For your final thesis, you will conduct an extensive empirical study. Five Reasons to study Human Resource Studies 1. Multidisciplinary approach 2. Anchored in practice 3. International orientation 4. Focus on academic and personal skills 5. Excellent reputation
Types of teaching (in year 1):
* theory: 90%
* practice: 10%
* self study: 60%
Programme internationalization:
* Studying abroad is optional.
This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
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Register Now!Previous education: In order to be accepted directly onto our Master's program in Human Resource Studies, you will be required to have the following academic background: 1. a Bachelor's and/or a Master's degree oriented towards work, personnel and organizational issues e.g. Human Resource Studies, Business Studies, Organisation Studies, Sociology or Psychology AND 2. Basic knowledge about the social sciences e.g. sociology, psychology, economics, research methods and statistics AND 3. Relevant knowledge about subjects in the field of Human Resource Studies e.g. sociology of organisations, organisational psychology, human resource management
Additional language requirements:
* Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
* Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
* IELTS overall band: 6.5
* IELTS listening: 6
* IELTS reading: 6
* IELTS writing: 6
* IELTS speaking: 6
* TOEFL paper based: 577
* TOEFL computer based: 233
* TOEFL internet based: 90
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 577 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 233 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
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