International Business & Consulting – Human Resource Management HWR Berlin (Berlin School of Economics and Law)

The programme prepares students for positions as HR specialists, HR professionals, or HR executives in companies active in the international arena as well as positions in HR consulting firms and HR service providers. This objective is supported by the programme's strong international and strategic focus. In the public administration sector, the Master's degree is recognised as a qualification allowing the holder to apply for posts in the senior civil service.
Courses are predominantly structured as interactive seminars and taught in English. The small group size facilitates direct dialogue and close contact between the students and the academic staff, enabling intensive work on case studies and fruitful and wide-ranging discussions.

The Master's programme is divided into three sections:

• First semester: foundational courses and specialisation
• Second semester: foundational courses and specialisation
• Third semester: Master's thesis (provided students do not do an additional internship semester)

The first semester modules are worth a total of 30 credit points. During the first semester, students extend their knowledge in particular areas and start specialising.
The second semester modules - also worth 30 credit points - build on the first semester to provide additional specialised skills required for the challenges in the HR career sector.
The two semesters are accompanied by a personal development module to provide further individual skills.
For students who do not do an internship, the third semester is scheduled for completing the degree by submitting a Master's thesis and defending it in an oral exam. During the third semester, a research methodology seminar is provided to support work on the Master's thesis. The third semester is worth a total of 30 credit points.
Total credits after successful completion of the programme: 90 ECTS

For admission to the programme, 210 ECTS credit points are required. Applicants with 180 ECTS credit points will be required to obtain the additional 30 ECTS credit points, for example, by completing an internship in the third semester. The programme will then last four semesters.

15 March - 15 May

Students with a non-German Bachelor degree apply at uni-assist e. V.

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Business Studies (or in a related subject with a focus on Business Studies)
• Evidence of having completed undergraduate courses in Human Resource Management, Organisational Design/Behaviour, and Labour Law, together worth at least 15 ECTS credit points
• Minimum of 210 ECTS credit points. Applicants with 180 credits will be required to obtain the additional 30 credits, for example, by completing an integrated internship after the first two semesters (and before the end of their studies).
• Excellent English language skills on at least a high B2 level
• Letter of motivation in English
• CV in English

In addition, if applicable:

• Professional experience in the field of study for at least one year
• GMAT/GMAT Focus with a score of 600 or above

Approx. 350 EUR per semester

Between 800 and 1,000 EUR monthly:
Student residence: 400 to 500 EUR
Health insurance: approx. 100 to 150 EUR

There are many job opportunities for students in Berlin. Non-EU students are permitted to work within specified limits.

The German National Association for Student Affairs ("Studierendenwerk") and other institutions currently offer 15,600 rooms in student halls of residence throughout Berlin. Due to waiting lists, it is advised to get in contact with the service early on.

You can also look online for shared flats, e.g. here: www.wg-gesucht.de/en/.