M.S.Human Resource Management
| Study location | Latvia, Jelgava |
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| Academic field | Social Work 14.5 (ISCED 315) Social studies (JACS L000) |
| Type | Master, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | M.S. (Professional Master's degree in Human Resource Management; qualification – Career Counsellor) |
| Accreditation | December 31, 2024 |
| Tuition fee | €3,000 per year |
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| Application fee | €160 one-time |
| Deposit | €500 one-time |
| Registration fee | To be confirmed You need to choose an individual service package. Please contact the center curator or your agent and consult. You become a part of student union and ambassador program automatically after you will get Base or Standard or VIP status. *Do not forget to ask discount |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in pedagogy and education sciences, social services or commercial sciences and administration, in social sciences or humanities. Please provide the secondary school leaving certificate in the original language. If the diploma is not issued in English, a certified translation should be provided. The document must be legalised/apostilled. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS – (6.0 score) |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
Academic profile
The study programme “Human Resource Management” ensures the student-centered approach to the study process which allows you to develop your theoretical and empirical knowledge, skills, and competence for the in-depth analysis of contemporary career consulting and guidance in human resource processes and issues of career planning and life designing. We offer you an interactive study process: classroom activities, organized field trips, e-study opportunities, problem-solving seminars, discussions, and guest lectures. You will be equipped with knowledge and skills on contemporary trends in human resource management and communication in career guidance, which will form a strong foundation for your future career in any field of employment closely related to the evaluation of human capital and human resources.
Programme structure
The program covers two academic years or four study semesters.
In the 1st semester, students expand their knowledge and skills in career development and planning, consulting methodology and techniques, human resources analytics and professional ethics, labor law and job search, as well as research methodology and organization management.
The study courses of the 2nd semester are specially oriented to the acquisition of industry knowledge and skills in the management of career services and communication in the provision of career support, coaching and leadership, research data processing and analytics. Students have practice in human resource management.
In the 3rd semester, students consolidate the acquired knowledge and skills and prove their competence in two internships in career consulting and research in human resources management.
In the 4th semester, the study program is completed with the elaboration and defense of a Master’s thesis.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the study program work and build successful careers in a wide variety of fields, such as in education, research, public administration, municipalities, social services, personnel management, private institutions, including non-governmental organizations and as self-employed career guidance specialists. Graduates have the right to continue their studies in the relevant doctoral programs in Latvia or abroad.