SRH University
MBA

Human Resource Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Berlin

Our MBA in Human Resource Management prepares you to lead people and organisations effectively, focusing on strategic HR, talent development, leadership and modern workplace transformation.

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All Facts at a Glance
Degree:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Start:
1st April; 1st October
Model:
full-time
Language:
English
ECTS:
90 (Fast Track: 60)
Info:
accredited
Duration:
2 or 3 semesters
Location:
Berlin
Costs:
€1200 per month -  Show costs split

Learning content MBA Human Resource Management

Personnel management and strategic HR

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.

Career prospects MBA Human Resource Management

Leadership skills in human resource management

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.

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Your modules

Our 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.

Our CORE principle
The CORE principle describes a unique teaching model consisting of 5-week blocks that focus on 1-2 topics. It promotes skill development and employs interactive teaching methods. Awarded the Genius Loci Award in 2018.
Our CORE principle

Apply your skills in real life

Today, soft and social skills are crucial in addition to hard skills and expertise. That's why SRH University's innovative, successful, and award-winning CORE principle promotes independent and active learning so that you can apply your knowledge directly to projects and your future career—for a clear competitive advantage.

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Shorten your studies Optional: Fast-track option (60 ECTS)

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.

STUDY PROGRAMME

Your curriculum

3 Semester 90 ECTS
1. Semester

1. Semester

  • Fundamentals of Management and Economics

    6

  • Seminar

    6

  • Organisational Behaviour

    6

  • Human Resource Management I : Fundamentals of Human Resources Management

    6

  • Human Resource Management II: International Human Resources Management

    6
2. Semester

2. Semester

  • Data-Driven Decision-Making

    6

  • Marketing Management

    6

  • Human Resource Management 3: Training and Development

    6

  • Human Resource Management 4: Advanced Case Studies

    6

  • Scientific Writing

    6
3. Semester

3. Semester

  • Strategic Management

    6

  • Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics

    6

  • Applied Project / Internship

    6

  • Master's Thesis

    12
2 Semester 60 ECTS
1. Semester

1. Semester

  • Fundamentals of Management and Economics

    6

  • Seminar

    6

  • Organisational Behaviour

    6

  • Human Resources Management I: Fundamentals Human Resources Management

    6

  • Human Resources Management II: International Human Resources Management

    6
2. Semester

2. Semester

  • Data-Driven Decision-Making

    6

  • Marketing Management

    6

  • Applied Project / Internship

    6

  • Master's Thesis

    12
Your lecturers and contact persons

Your contact

Prof. Dr. habil. Dimitrios Zikos
Professor
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Costs

Smart financing

As a state-recognised, private university, SRH University is financed by tuition fees. This income goes towards equipping our campuses, providing services for our students and quality assurance. In this way, we ensure that you receive the best possible education under optimal study conditions.

Tuition Fees 

  • EU/EEA citizenship, including Switzerland, Western Balkans and Ukraine: €1,200 per month
  • Non-EU/EEA citizenship: €7,900 per semester

The tuition fee (per month/per semester) remains the same for the entire period of study. A one-off registration fee of € 750 (EU/EEA) / € 1,000 (non-EU/EEA) is charged. Goal-oriented studies require good organisational skills and solid financial planning on how to pay rent, living costs, and tuition fees. Various financing options, such as educational loans or scholarship programmes, are available for students.

In addition to efficient organization, goal-oriented studies also require a solid financial basis in order to pay rent, living expenses, and tuition fees. There are various financing options available, such as education loans or scholarship programs.  

We have compiled a list of all financing options for you. 

Your financing options

Admission requirements and application

Admission

We look forward to welcoming you to SRH University. This is what our application process looks like: 

You submit your online application via the SRH application portal 

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

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Application process

We look forward to welcoming you to SRH University. Here is what our application process looks like:

  1. Submit your online application via the SRH application portal
  2. If admission requirements are met, you will receive an invitation for the admissions interview*
  3. After a successful interview, you will receive an acceptance letter and the study contract
  4. Read thoroughly, sign and upload your study contract to your application account
  5. Reserve your study place by paying the enrolment fee within the guarantee period
  6. Receive your letter of admission
  7. Apply for a study visa should you require one (Who needs a visa)
  8. Pay your tuition fees as per your study contract
  9. Participate in Welcome Week and begin your studies 

*Note that not all programmes require an interview, in some cases you may be asked to video record it or you may receive your letter of acceptance directly. 

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