Programme description
In a world marked by change - increasing globalization, sustainability challenges, new technological opportunities, etc. - it is to a large extent the ability of organizations to adapt to new framework conditions and competitive conditions, which determines whether they survive and grow. This is where the idea of ‘human resources’ comes into play. it is people in the organizations who can influence and contribute to the organizations' continuous development.
Master in HRM at Nord University gives you a broad professional competence that enables you to work strategically with the employee cycle within HRM (recruitment, development, motivation and liquidation), and to analyze how to best handle internal and external change requirements for the organization, industry, management and their potential for the organization. In this way, you gain a professional and practical understanding that goes beyond traditional personnel policy and which can be used to achieve the organization's strategic needs.
The study is adapted to people in full-time employment.
Career opportunities
A person with a Master's degree in HRM has a knowledge base for working both theoretically and practically with HRM issues - which supports organizations' strategic needs. With these analytical strengths and practical insights, people with a Master's degree in HRM qualify for a wide range of management jobs in various sectors, as well as for future positions such as HRM specialist, HR director, HR manager, HR consultant, etc.
Higher Education Entrance Qualification
Norwegian language proficiency
View general admission and documentation requirements
Admission requires a bachelor's degree of at least 180 ECTS credits or an equivalent education of at least three years duration with an average grade of C or better. Applicants must also demonstrate two years of relevant work experience, as well as knowledge of social science research methods comprising at least 10 ECTS credits.
If there are more qualified applicants than the amount of places available, the applicants will be ranked based on the following:
Calculating of weighed average grade for the topics included in the calculation basis (including any improved grades).
Applicants with foreign education will be considered on an individual basis.
The study program facilitates exchange in the 4th semester (spring semester) in the 2nd year of study.
The following educational institutions may be relevant for exchange:
- Deakin University in Australia (Melbourne, Geelong and Warrnambool)
- Mid Sweden University
- Wageningen University in the Netherlands
Nord University also has a number of agreements with other universities that are relevant for all students, subject to finding a relevant course offer.
Contact Stian Hiis Berg (stian.h.bergh@nord.no) for further information.
Our Master in Human Resource Management (HRM) does not qualify students for the doctoral programme (P.hd.).
After completing the Master of Human Resource Management (HRM) you might be eligible to apply for the Supplementary module in social science research design, methods and analysis (SOS5000) to further qualify for a P.hd.. SOS5000 is announced for new applicants every other year at the Faculty of Social Science.
Knowledge
- has advanced knowledge both of established and newer national/Nordic and international theories, methods, processes and central themes and interpretations within what can be said to make up the HRM field
- has in-depth knowledge of research methods and various forms of obtaining professional information
- has in-depth knowledge of relevant methods for analyzing business areas that fall under HRM
- can apply knowledge of development trends, challenges and methods within various parts of the HRM field
- can analyze issues based on multidisciplinary organizational and management theory, as well as Norwegian and international work life research
Skills
- can make independent assessments of research data and other academically relevant information
- can make practical use of professional knowledge in HRM, organizational and management theory
- can carry out own investigations related to challenges and work in organizations in line with basic methodological principles in the social sciences
- can use relevant professional tools, techniques and forms of expression
- can work independently with practical and theoretical problem solving releated to HRM work
General competence
- can analyze relevant academic, professional and ethical issues regarding HRM. This includes being critical of Norwegian and international work life research
- can familiarize themselves with new research, professional development, trends and new technology designed for use in organizations
- can present, discuss and argue their professional views
- can convey professional insight into the HRM field both orally and in writing
- must be a resource in the sustainable development of the organisation