SRH Hochschule für Gesundheit

Distance learning Human Resources Psychology & Human Resource Management, M. A.

  • Master of Arts (M.A.)
  • 4 Semesters
  • Distance study
  • 120 ECTS
  • university cooperations
  • Job/family compatible

Do you want to make a lasting contribution to the success of your company through modern human resource management? Our Master's program in Personnel Psychology & Human Resource Management will pave your way to this goal!

  • German
  • At the beginning of the month
SRH University of Applied Health Sciences
Your course content

What you will learn

With our Master's program in Personnel Psychology & Human Resource Management, you will discover  a futured-oriented approach to shaping human resource management in companies. To this end, you will take a closer look at the sub-areas of psychology relevant to human resources management, as well as related business management disciplines. The focus is on the experience and behavior of employees in the context of personnel issues, as well as the successful management of tasks  such as aptitude diagnostics and personnel selection, personnel and management development, personnel planning or leadership and motivation.

With your unique interdisciplinary approach, you can plan, implement and subsequently evaluate personnel-related processes on an individual, group-related, organizational, and cross-organizational level in a scientifically sound manner. We enable you to apply scientific principles such as empirical research and qualitative data collection and analysis in a practice-oriented manner.

Your career prospects

Our innovative approach that pays off

Personnel psychology is essential for human resource management, as it provides insights into central issues of dealing with employee related issues. Both disciplines focus on people or on business success. Combining human resource management with psychology is a challenging and exciting task. As an interdisciplinary expert in human resource management and personnel psychology, you will find sustainable answers to the complex tasks of the new working worlds.

After graduation, you can look forward to a variety of positions in human resources such as head of a personnel department, in personnel recruiting or retention management, or as a personnel and organizational developer. With your psychological know-how, you can take responsible tasks in human resource management and make a special contribution to the added value of your company

Cooperation for your future
Cooperation for your future

Strong partnership

Our Master's program in Personnel Psychology & Human Resource Management was developed in cooperation with  SRH Mobile University.  For over 25 years, the distance learning university has been training healthcare professionals and has won awards such as "Most Popular Distance Learning University". Currently, over 7,800 students are studying with our strong cooperation partner.

Your modules in the study

4 Semester 120 ECTS
1. Semester

First Semester

  • Empirical research

    6
  • Strategic HR Management

    6
  • Personality and social psychology

    6
  • Human Resource Psychology

    6
  • General psychology

    6
2. Semester

Second Semester

  • Data Analysis

    6
  • Current developments in personnel psychology

    6
  • Leadership

    6
  • Labor law

    6
  • Operational HR Management

    6
3. Semester

Third Semester

  • Healthy leadership and employee motivation

    6
  • Practice project

    6
  • Three electives

    18

Our 12 different elective modules provide you with the best preparation for your further development. In the 3rd semester, you can choose to focus on acquiring additional competencies in the field of management or healthcare.

4. Semester

Fourth Semester

  • Master thesis

    30

Confirmed study quality

As a joint institution of the federal states, the Accreditation Council Foundation is responsible for quality assurance in study and teaching at German universities.

Our Master's program in Personnel Psychology & Human Resource Management has been awarded the study quality by the Accreditation Council Foundation.

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What you should bring with you

You can apply without obligation at any time via our online portal. We will then review your application documents and invite you to a personal interview.

For admission to the Master's program in Personnel Psychology & Human Resource Management (M. A.), we require the following evidence from you:

  • Proof of German language level B2 (for international applicants)
  • Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree (min. 180 ECTS) and one year of practical and professional experience

or

  • Completed vocational training in a related field, at least 2 years of work experience and a pass in the qualifying examination.

If you have the necessary entrance requirements, we are already looking forward to your application, which should then include the following documents:

  • A curriculum vitae in tabular form with a current passport photo
  • A copy of your identity card (front and back), for foreign students the National Identity Card
  • The completed application form (only for postal applications)
  • A copy of your first academic degree
  • Proof of your professional qualification and professional activity
  • In the selection process, we consider the following criteria in equal measure: academic performance, practical experience and previous professional career, further education and training, and the personal admission interview.

You must register once for the online application process. This gives you the opportunity to add information and files later before you send us your documents.

Costs and financing

Here you will find all the information you need to realize your studies.

Your financing

As a state-recognized, private university, the SRH University of Applied Health Sciences is financed by tuition fees. These revenues are used to equip our campus, to provide services for our students, and to ensure that you receive the highest quality of education, creating an optimal study environment.

Tuition fees

  • Flex 1 | € 539 p. m. | € 12.936 in total
  • Flex 2 | € 388 p. m. | € 13.968 in total

In addition to efficient organization, a goal-oriented course of study requires a solid financial basis to be able to pay rent, living expenses and tuition fees. Financing options are available, including educational loans or scholarship programs.

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  • Here you learn step by step
  • You study in practical tasks in small teams
  • You can concentrate on the essentials in 5-week blocks
  • You get continuous performance feedback
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