Master Human Resource Management (MBA)

Why you should study Human Resource Management (MBA)

Your Bachelor's degree is just the beginning if you want to make a career as a manager later on. For many companies, a solid foundation of specialist knowledge is only enough for certain professions. A highly qualified and internationally recognised Master's degree is therefore worthwhile for you especially if you want to take on responsible tasks at a higher management level later on or even sit in the boss's chair. However, the additional effort required for a Master's degree is not only worthwhile in terms of your career prospects. You can also specialise, deepen your knowledge and gain valuable experience and contacts abroad. Your future employers will reward you for all of this with praise in the application process, managerial positions and a starting salary that is up to 20 percent higher.     

Your IU studies in Human Resource Management (MBA)

The English-language Master's programme in Human Resource Management at IU International University of Applied Sciences provides you with both theoretical and practical knowledge in the HR-field. In addition, it combines concentrated Business knowledge with Management skills before you turn to HR-Management in depth. You will deal with the areas of Recruiting, Employer Branding and Talent Management. At the same time, you also improve your Soft Skills, for example in the area of Intercultural Communication. You will deepen the basics in the field of Personal Development and learn how to optimally Plan, Design and Implement projects in the HR-Department. You will apply your newly acquired knowledge directly to your first own project and thus learn by doing what challenges and problems HR management has to deal with in practice. And how you can solve them with concepts and methods of modern HR and project management.   

A look into the future: what you'll do after graduation 

With your Master's degree in Human Resource Management, you will prepare yourself for jobs in Human Resources across all sectors. After all, companies and organisations of a certain size urgently need professionals like you for important HR issues. After your Master's degree, you will work at the highest management level, for example as an HR business partner, and will be one of the most important contacts for management in all matters concerning employees and personnel. As a Recruiting Manager, you develop effective strategies to proactively recruit and retain skilled employees for your company. As a People Development Manager, you will support your employees in their personal development, their individual strengths and their potential.