These are the admission requirements for the Master's program in Human Resources Development

We offer the Master's program in Human Resources Development in 2 variants: the abbreviated 60-ECTS variant lasts 2 semesters in full-time study. The 120 ECTS variant lasts 4 semesters in full-time study.

For the 120-ECTS variant in 4 semesters, the following requirements apply:

• You have a first degree with a focus on business, psychology, or education (with a focus on adult education, business education, or consulting).
• Your grade is at least "satisfactory".
• If your degree has a different focus, you can be admitted through a master's entrance examination

For the abbreviated 60-ECTS variant, the following requirements apply:

• You have a first degree with a grade of at least "satisfactory".
• If your first degree is 180 ECTS, you take courses worth 30 ECTS and have at least 1 year of relevant work experience. Alternatively, you have at least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• If your degree is 210 ECTS, you demonstrate at least 1 year of qualified work experience. This work experience was gained after your studies.
• If your degree is 240 ECTS, as is often the case with many diploma degrees, you also demonstrate 1 year of qualified work experience in addition to the degree.

Study Contents & Modules: This is the study schedule in the Master's program in Personnel Development

The Master's program at IU International University is modular. A module typically comprises 5 credits (ECTS) and concludes with an examination, such as an exam or a written assignment. This way, you complete your Master's degree step by step – and even largely determine when you want to complete which module.

In the 60-ECTS variant, you can structure your study plan in full-time studies as follows:

• 1st Semester: Research Methods, Talent Management and Personnel Development, Learning and Development Theories, Competence and Performance Management, Project: Team Development, Change Management, and Organizational Development
• 2nd Semester: Seminar: Personnel and Leadership Development in the Digital Transformation, Elective Subject A, Master's Thesis

Choose one of these specialisations: Analysis and Development of Organizations, Work, Organizational and Economic Psychology, Artificial Intelligence, Operational Health Management, Digitalisation in Economy and Society, Diversity Management, Communication Skills, HR Controlling, Human Performance, Leadership and Personnel Development, Management Consulting, New Work and Learning Design, Employee Recruitment and Selection, Project Management, Personality Psychology, Labour Law.

In the 120-ECTS variant, you could structure your curriculum in full-time studies as follows:

• 1st Semester: Human Resource Management I, Human Resource Management II, Research Methods, Talent Management and Personnel Development, Learning and Development Theories, Learning Design and Experience
• 2nd Semester: Competence and Performance Management, Leadership, Project: Personnel and Leadership Development, New Work, Change Management, and Organizational Development, Project: Team Development
• 3rd Semester: Ethics and Value Management, Seminar: Personnel and Leadership Development in the Digital Transformation, Elective Subject A, Elective Subject B
• 4th Semester: Master's Thesis

In the 120-ECTS variant, choose a total of 2 specialised subjects based on your interests.

For the first specialised module, select from these topics: Analysis and Development of Organizations, Work, Organizational and Economic Psychology, Operational Health Management, Diversity Management, Communication Skills, Human Performance, Employee Recruitment and Selection, Personality Psychology, Labour Law.

For your second specialised module, choose from these topics: Analysis and Development of Organizations, Work, Organizational and Economic Psychology, Artificial Intelligence, Operational Health Management, Digitalisation in Economy and Society, Diversity Management, Communication Skills, HR Controlling, Human Performance, Management Consulting, Employee Recruitment and Selection, Project Management, Personality Psychology, Labour Law.

Study Concept: How the part-time study program in Personnel Development works at IU

Customise the online study program in Personnel Development at IU International University to fit your life and daily routine as best as possible. For example, choose from 3 study models: In the full-time program, it takes a total of 2 semesters or 4 semesters, depending on the study variant, to complete your Master's degree. In part-time program I, you study for 3 or 6 semesters until graduation. Or opt for part-time program II and take 4 or 8 semesters to complete your Master's.

With each module enrolment at IU, you receive printed study materials. All materials are also available digitally. IU Interactive Books are innovative learning scripts enriched with video clips and quiz questions at the end of each lesson. Depending on the module, study materials are supplemented with podcasts, live tutorials, and video content in the form of so-called Shortcasts. You access IU Interactive Books through the convenient IU Learn app.

In many modules, virtual classes are offered, allowing you to interactively engage with your peers and instructors.

A highly practical and flexible feature is the ability to take module exams in the form of online exams. You can take an online exam 7 days a week, 24 hours a day – when you feel best prepared, for example, for an exam in building construction. Additionally, we operate around 40 exam centres in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland where you can also take your exams in the traditional on-site manner.