MBA Human Rescource Management

• Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Model: full-time
• Language: English
• ECTS: 90 (Fast Track: 60)
• Info: accredited
• Duration: 2 or 3 semesters
• Location: Berlin

Study content MBA Human Resource Management (90 ECTS) Become an expert in people management, organisational development, and strategic HR decision-making. The programme builds a solid foundation in management and organisational behaviour in the first semester, exploring how organisations function and how people, culture and leadership drive performance. You gain a strong grasp of core and international HR practices across recruitment, performance management, employee relations and global talent strategies. In the next semester, you strengthen data literacy and marketing skills while advancing training and development and solving applied HR cases. A scientific writing module prepares you for academic and professional research. The final semester focuses on strategic management and business ethics, plus an applied project or internship. You finish with a master’s thesis addressing a real HR challenge.

Graduates of the MBA in Human Resource Management are prepared for specialist and leadership roles in people and organisational development. With a focus on talent management, organisational culture and strategic HR planning, you gain the skills to support change processes, develop employees and shape modern workplace environments. You learn to balance organisational goals with employee needs, communicate effectively and lead diverse teams. 

Possible career paths include: 

• HR Manager / HR Business Partner
• Talent Development or Learning & Development Manager
• Recruitment / Employer Branding Specialist
• People & Culture Lead
• Organisational Development Consultant 

Career opportunities exist in international corporations, SMEs, NGOs, public institutions, healthcare organisations and start-ups.

MBA Human Resource Management provides a comprehensive overview of management and HR functions across three semesters. In the first semester, you study fundamentals of management and economics, organisational behaviour and the foundations of human resource management, including international HR practices and global workforce management. The second semester develops your analytical skills through data-driven decision-making and marketing management, while deepening your HR expertise in training, development and advanced case studies. A scientific writing module prepares you for academic and professional research work. In the final semester, you expand your strategic perspective with strategic management and corporate social responsibility and business ethics. The programme concludes with an applied project or internship and the master’s thesis, where you address a practical HR challenge.

In addition to technical and methodological skills, social and personal skills are crucial today. SRH University 's innovative, successful and award-winning CORE principle promotes independent and active learning so that you can apply your knowledge directly in practice - for a clear competitive advantage.

The MBA in Human Resource Management is also available as a Fast Track version with a reduced study volume of 60 ECTS. This option is designed for applicants who already hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 210 ECTS and have relevant professional experience.

In the Fast Track, you complete the full set of core modules in management, organisational behaviour, talent management, employee development, and strategic HR practices. You finish your studies within two semesters, including the applied project and the Master’s thesis, allowing you to accelerate your academic progression and return to your career more quickly.

This path provides the same high academic quality while focusing on the essential competencies needed to lead people and organisational initiatives with confidence.

1st Semester

1. Fundamentals of Management and Economics – 6 ECTS
2. Seminar – 6 ECTS
3. Organisational Behaviour – 6 ECTS
4. Human Resources Management I: Fundamentals of Human Resources Management – 6 ECTS
5. Human Resources Management II: International Human Resources Management – 6 ECTS

2nd Semester

1. Data-Driven Decision-Making – 6 ECTS
2. Marketing Management – 6 ECTS
3. Human Resource Management 3: Training and Development – 6 ECTS
4. Human Resource Management 4: Advanced Case Studies – 6 ECTS
5. Scientific Writing – 6 ECTS

3rd Semester

1. Strategic Management – 6 ECTS
2. Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics – 6 ECTS
3. Applied Project / Internship – 6 ECTS
4. Master's Thesis – 12 ECTS

1st Semester

1. Fundamentals of Management and Economics – 6 ECTS
2. Seminar – 6 ECTS
3. Organisational Behaviour – 6 ECTS
4. Human Resources Management I: Fundamentals Human Resources Management – 6 ECTS
5. Human Resources Management II: International Human Resources Management – 6 ECTS

2nd Semester

1. Data-Driven Decision-Making – 6 ECTS
2. Marketing Management – 6 ECTS
3. Applied Project / Internship – 6 ECTS
4. Master's Thesis – 12 ECTS

If you meet the admission requirements, we will invite you to a personal/phone interview If the interview is successful, you will receive an acceptance letter and the study contract You sign the study contract and send it back to us. You pay the enrolment fee. You will receive your letter of admission. You take part in our Welcome Week and then you are good to go!

To apply for the MBA programme in Human Resource Management (90 ECTS), you will need to provide Bachelor's degree (min. 180 ECTS) Min. two years of relevant professional work experience Letter of motivation Proof of English language skills Curriculum Vitae Copy of your identity card or passport2

To apply for the MBA programme in Human Resource Management (60 ECTS), you will need to provide Bachelor's degree (min. 210 ECTS) Min. two years of relevant professional work experience Letter of motivation Proof of English language skills Curriculum Vitae Copy of your identity card or passport

English language requirements:

Accepted English Proficiency Certificates (valid within 2 years), with at least the indicated score:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: 87 points
• TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150
• Duolingo Certificate: 110 points
• Cambridge CAE or CPE (grade A, B, or C)
• Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A): 59 points
• Linguaskill: 176 - 184 (CES) - all four skills required