Master in Human Resource Management

Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSc)

Understand the interactions of people with an MSc in Human Resource Management from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, for more effective, creative and community-oriented employees.

For organisations to get a competitive edge and encourage more creative input by employees, the MSc in Human Resource Management from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University includes the latest concepts in an internationally-oriented programme, taught by respected international faculty.

This master examines what makes people more efficient, effective, creative and community-oriented and integrates empirical research, theory and practice into HRM strategy.

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University is ranked as a top 10 player by the Financial Times European Masters in Management list. It has the widest selection of one-year MSc programmes in the Netherlands and is located in a city with a truly international flavour.

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Career opportunities Master in Human Resource Management

As the strategic impact of the Human Resource Management (HRM) function within businesses grows, so too does the need for HR professionals. Master graduates start their careers equipped with this much sought after expertise. Potential roles include management/HRM consultant, business analyst and management development professionals. With seniority graduates may move out of HRM into general management.

Education objectives Master in Human Resource Management

You will

learn to solve business-related people problems within organisations;
learn to understand the psychological, sociological and economic factors that influence people;
develop strategic Human Resource Management (HRM) policies;
develop in-depth understanding of advanced HRM practices e.g. training, reward systems and management development;

and gain a MSc in Human Resource Management.

Curriculum Master in Human Resource Management

Managing People in Organisations

Strategic and International HRM

High Performance Leadership and Motivation, a Psychological Perspective

Management of Diversity

Managerial and Group Decision-Making

Organisation Development and Change Management

Mode of education Master in Human Resource Management

In addition to lectures, you will work in small groups on business cases and assignments. Many of the exercises are carried out in teams. Skills training, presentations, visiting lecturers and practitioners are all part of the curriculum. In order to graduate you will be trained in analytical and research skills and must write an individual thesis on a topic of your choice.

Target audience Master in Human Resource Management

This full-time master in Human Resource Management is designed for recent graduates in business, economics, HRM or psychology with an interest in the people within organisations. The programme is for graduates with an ambition to acquire an in-depth understanding of current Human Resource Management practices, through empirical research, theory and practice.

Admission criteria Master in Human Resource Management

Pre-determined undergraduate degree from a research university

GMAT > 600

GPA equivalent to 7 out of 10 in the Dutch education system

English language requirement (TOEFL / IELTS)

For exact admission requirements please visit RSM’s admission pages.

Application Master in Human Resource Management

You should apply directly to Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) through its online application system (OLAF). Please visit RSM’s admission pages for comprehensive instructions on how to proceed.

Further information

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