Human Resources Management (M.A.)
Shape the future of work
The universities of Augsburg, Kempten, and Landshut offer a consecutive master program in Human Resource Management that provides you with professional training to launch your career in HR management, combining a strong academic foundation with a high degree of practical focus. Employees—and thus human resource management—are a key competitive factor for every company. Key activities in this area include designing candidate journeys, fostering talent, and developing “New Work” concepts. Modern human resources management is designed to support managers in these tasks by providing them with modern tools.
What makes this degree program so special?
- Aktuelles Know-how, wissenschaftlich fundiert und praxisorientiert
- Training der englischen Sprachkenntnisse durch native Speaker
- HR-IT: Verständnis und Anwendungskompetenz
- Training von Handlungs- und Sozialkompetenzen in Projekten und Gruppenarbeiten
- Vermittlung von Business-Kompetenz
- Wahl- und Vertiefungsmöglichkeiten
- Auslandssemester bzw. Praktikum im Ausland sind möglich
Course Content
In dem konsekutiven Masterstudiengang Personalmanagement wird umfassendes, detailliertes und aktuelles Wissen des Fachgebietes Personal vermittelt. Sie erwartet ein praxisbezogenes Studium auf hohem Niveau, getreu unserem Motto "Leistung durch Professionalität".
Das wissenschaftlich fundierte, gleichzeitig sehr praxisorientierte Studienprogramm deckt das gesamte Spektrum der nationalen und internationalen Personalarbeit ab. Das Curriculum bereitet systematisch auf die professionelle Bearbeitung komplexer Aufgaben im Personalmanagement vor. Unser Ziel ist es, Sie auf eine verantwortliche Einstiegsposition im HR-Management vorzubereiten.
In den ersten beiden Semestern geht es um Wissensvermittlung und aktive Erarbeitung und Vertiefung ausgewählter Themenfelder. Die Module behandeln insbesondere Themen des operativen Personalmanagements (Recruiting, Performance Management, Personalentwicklung, Arbeitszeitgestaltung), strategische Inhalte (HR-Kostenplanung und Controlling), Arbeits- und Sozialrecht sowie Change- Kompetenzen. Besonders wichtig ist uns, dass Sie aktuelle Entwicklungen verstehen und gestalten können: HR-IT, Digitalisierung der Personalprozesse und Datenschutz werden deshalb kompetent in eigenen Modulen vermittelt.
Unsere Studien- und Prüfungsordnung finden Sie hier.
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Study Plan
| 1st Semester (Winter Semester) | 2nd semester (summer semester) | 3rd Semester (Winter) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Understanding Business: Management Approaches, Strategic Processes, Ethics, Company Field Trips
| Managing Employees: Health Management, Aging Workforces, Human Resource Management, Social Security Law, and Data Protection (6 SWS, 7.5 CP) | Elective Course (4 SWS, 5 CP) | |
| Recruiting: Talent Marketing, Recruitment (4 SWS, 5 CP) | HR Processes and Structures: Digitalization and HR IT, International Human Resource Management (in English) (4 SWS, 5 CP) | Empirical Social Research and Academic Writing (4 SWS, 5 CP) | |
| Human Resources Development / Talent Management: Team Event and Online Teaching (4 SWS, 5 CP) | Performance Management and Work Flexibility: Performance Management, Compensation Management, HR Administration, Work Time Management, and Flexibility Requirements (4 SWS, 5 CP) | Master’s Thesis and Final Presentation (20 CP) | |
| Strategic Human Resource Management: HR Key Performance Indicators, HR Cost Planning and Controlling, Labor Market Economics (4 SWS, 5 CP) | Knowledge Management and Innovation: Learning Organization, Digital Learning, Human Resources Development (Advanced) (4 SWS, 5 CP) | ||
| Labor Law (4 SWS, 5 CP) | Organizational Development, Change Management, and Project Management (6 SWS, 7.5 CP) | ||
| Consulting and Negotiation Techniques for HR Professionals (4 SWS, 5 CP) | |||
Total CP: 90
SWS = Semester Hours Per Week, CP = Credit Point
Is this degree program right for me?
This degree program is ideal for anyone who wants to launch their professional career in the field of HR. This could be as an HR business partner, in recruiting, in talent development, or in HR consulting, change management, or HR IT. A passion for HR topics, a willingness to learn, and an enjoyment of engaging with academic studies and research findings are important to us in this program.
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Her outlook going forward
The quality and qualifications of employees are a decisive factor in a company’s success. Human resources are increasingly becoming a key resource. However, rising competition is forcing companies to use their resources sparingly, and they are relying on professional human resources management. The master program in Human Resources Management responds to these developments. Students gain the skills to work in all areas of human resources management.
The master program has been offered since 2010. In 2018, we analyzed the career paths of our graduates from the classes of 2010–2016:
Our graduates to date are primarily employed in the HR field—in large corporations, small and medium-sized businesses, and the healthcare sector. Typical entry-level positions include:
- HR Specialist
- HR Consultant
- Trainee
Some also start right after graduation as HR business partners or team leaders.
Your Application
Applications are accepted annually from May 2 through June 15. The program can only be started in the winter semester. Enrollment in the master’s program takes place at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg.
First come, first served:
We will process applications in the order they are received. Applicants who apply by the end of May will receive an invitation to a personal interview in June, provided they meet the admission requirements.
Thesis Paper:
One of the admission requirements for the Master’s in Human Resource Management is the submission of a thesis paper, which you must upload to the applicant portal along with the other documents. The topics will be published here in due course.
- A completed bachelor’s or diploma degree with a minimum grade of “Good.”
- Basic knowledge of business administration, which must be demonstrated by at least 30 ECTS credits in foundational business administration courses.
- Proof of sufficient practical work experience. This may include, for example, completed vocational training or a required supervised internship of at least 18 weeks during the first degree program.
- Prior experience in human resources (specialization modules, internship, bachelor’s thesis) is desirable and strongly recommended.
- A position paper on a current human resources policy issue must be submitted. The topics will be announced on the website shortly.
- During an interview (oral aptitude test), your motivation, your goals for the program, and your approach to real-world human resources challenges will be assessed.
The program begins each year in the winter semester. The application period runs from May 2 to June 15. The application process at THA is conducted online. All application documents must be uploaded by the end of the application period.
Our syllabus and examination regulations define a procedure for assessing program-specific suitability, in which your application materials are reviewed by the program’s admissions committee and evaluated using a predetermined scoring system. The score you achieve is a prerequisite for an invitation to the selection interview. For detailed information on the scoring system, please refer to Appendix 2 of the Study and Examination Regulations.
The Admissions Committee determines whether applicants meet the necessary qualification requirements during the application process. Please understand that preliminary reviews cannot be conducted.
To be admitted to the oral aptitude exam, you must have at least 45 points.
You can earn points, among other things, for successfully completed modules from your previous studies that are thematically related
to human resources management, internships or professional
experience in human resources, a bachelor’s thesis on human resources, and a research paper.
All relevant information about the program, the prerequisites, and the selection
process can also be found in the syllabus and examination regulations at:
Applicants who earned their first degree abroad must submit preliminary examination documentation (VPD) through uni-assist for admission. Detailed information on this can be found on the uni-assist website: www.uni-assist.de
Please note that all courses are taught in German. Therefore, a very good command of German is essential and a prerequisite for the program. To find out which German language exams are accepted for admission to the Technical University of Augsburg, please visit:
Please submit all certificates and documents required for the application in certified German translations.
What Our Students and Graduates Say
Through the active collaboration between the university and the business community, I not only gained real insight into human resources work, but also acquired a solid theoretical foundation that is essential for tackling complex tasks in day-to-day business.
What I appreciate most is the opportunity to build a wide-ranging network in the HR field! Guest lectures, field trips, knowledge exchange with HR managers from a wide variety of companies, and the Augsburg HR Day—that’s how I first learned about my current employer.
I really appreciated the strong practical focus of the master's program and learned a great deal. We worked on various practical projects with different companies and got to know "hidden champions" through field trips. That made it easy for me to start my career.
Business Class Podcast: The Human Resources Management Degree Program with Prof. Dr. Erika Regnet
FAQ
If you have completed your studies but, for formal reasons, do not yet have a bachelor’s degree certificate at the time of application, you may still apply for a spot in the program. In this case, please submit a confirmation (grade report, transcript of records, etc.) from your registrar’s office that
1) the number of credits earned at the time of graduation (210 or 180),
2) the individual grades from the modules you have completed, and
3) your current grade point average.
If your bachelor’s degree certificate is not yet available by the time of enrollment, admission will be granted on the condition that you successfully complete your bachelor’s degree by the end of the year and submit the certificate within this timeframe.
If you have completed or will complete your first degree program with 180 ECTS credits, you will be admitted on the condition that you complete a so-called “supplementary qualification.” This means you must submit proof of 30 credits in relevant subjects within one year. Specific details regarding this supplementary qualification will not be finalized until the admissions committee grants admission.
A semester abroad is not a mandatory part of the Human Resource Management master program. However, you generally have the option to spend a semester abroad. Please note that this will typically extend the duration of your studies.
A theoretical semester can be completed at a partner university of the Augsburg, Kempten, or Landshut universities. Coursework completed abroad may be credited toward a subsequent degree (at the bachelor’s or master’s level). If a regular module is to be replaced or a course is to be recognized as a required elective, prior approval from the examination board is required. A prerequisite for this is that the corresponding module is offered at the master’s level. Before the start of the study abroad period, a Learning Agreement must also be prepared and approved by the International Coordinator and the program director.