Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Program in Human Resource Management

The University of Groningen offers a Master's program in Human Resource Management (HRM) that focuses on the strategic and analytical aspects of HRM. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment.

Program Description

The MSc Human Resource Management program is a 12-month, full-time program that covers a range of topics, including leadership and consulting, team management, HR analytics, and employee well-being. The program is small-scale, diverse, and takes an integrated approach, combining the latest academic breakthroughs with real-world business practices.

Program Structure

The program consists of several courses, including:

• Professional Skills for HRM
• Strategic HRM
• Electives A MSc HRM
• Electives B MSc HRM
• HR Analytics
• Professional Based Staffing
• Master's Thesis HRM

Specializations

The program offers several specializations, including:

• Leadership and Governance
• Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence
• Healthy Society
• Master Internship
• Double Degree Master International Business and Finance (Shanghai)

Study Abroad

Study abroad is unaccommodated.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to this Master's program, students must hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following fields: Business Administration, Economics and Business Economics, International Business, Technology Management.

Admission Requirements

Specific requirements include:

• Previous education: To be eligible for admission to this Master, students need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following - or closely related - fields: Business Administration, Economics and Business Economics, International Business, Technology Management.
• Language test: IELTS Academic overall score 6.5 (Speaking 6, Writing 6.5); TOEFL internet-based overall score 90 (Speaking 20, Writing 24); Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (overall score 176, Speaking 169, Writing 176); LanguageCert Academic: overall score 70 (min. 65 in Speaking, 70 in Writing); Pearson PTE Academic (min. 56 in Speaking, 70 in Writing).

Registration Procedure

Students have to apply via Studielink and the Progress Portal of the University of Groningen.

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines are as follows:

• Dutch students: 01 May 2026 for the September 2026 start, and 15 October 2026 for the February 2027 start.
• EU/EEA students: 01 May 2026 for the September 2026 start, and 15 October 2026 for the February 2027 start.
• Non-EU/EEA students: 01 May 2026 for the September 2026 start, and 15 October 2026 for the February 2027 start.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees are as follows:

• EU/EEA students: € 2601 for the 2026-2027 academic year, and € 2695 for the 2027-2028 academic year.
• Non-EU/EEA students: € 21400 for the 2026-2027 academic year, and € 22200 for the 2027-2028 academic year.

Career Opportunities

After graduation, students can find opportunities in a wide range of firms, industries, and career paths. Alumni are working in HR roles at companies such as PostNL, Rabobank, Valcon, Kuehne + Nagel, and Inditex, among many others.

Research

In Groningen, research is deeply connected to business practice, economics, and society. Some key areas of research include:

• How different leadership styles impact employee trust, motivation, and well-being.
• What makes some teams more creative, collaborative, and successful than others in dynamic work environments.
• Study how new employees adjust to unfamiliar roles and teams, and what helps them feel confident and connected.
• Does working alongside AI tools change team dynamics, trust, and overall performance.

Study Associations

The Master Community - HRM and the Economics and Business Faculty association (EBF) are the faculty associations for all students studying at the faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Groningen.