Global Management

The module-based Master's programme "Internationales Personalmanagement" is comprised of one year of theoretical study at Hof University of Applied Sciences and one year of practical industry training. It will enable our graduates to deal with complex and important tasks regarding human resource management, especially in foreign branches of German companies. Thereby they will act as cultural ambassadors for their parent company.

The theoretical phase comprises the following modules:

Basic modules:
Communication and negotiation skills
Change Management
Economic framework of human resource management

Core modules:
Psychological basics of human resource management
Organisation and process management
International human resource management
Suitability diagnostics and performance measurement
Personnel management and coaching
Competence management and innovation (organisational learning, human resources development, process design)

Electives include, e.g.:
Legal framework of human resource management (labour law, safety at work, data protection)
International buyer behaviour
Process management and re-engineering
Product and service design
Production execution and logistics
Trends in supply chain management
Compliance and ethics
Colloquium on new developments in human resource management
German language 1
German language 2

In the practical phase, students conduct an internship and write their Master's theses.

Educational organisation

The standard period of study is four semesters. The first two semesters provide practice-oriented education (case studies, working in labs, excursions, expert meetings...).
The third and fourth semesters are spent working as an intern in a human resource department to gain more practical experience. The practical semesters also include one module each. The Master's thesis is written during the fourth semester.
After successful completion of the programme, Hof University of Applied Sciences awards the academic degree Master of Business Administration.

If students want to study part-time, the period of study is six semesters.

Internships

The third and fourth semesters are spent working as an intern in a human resource department.

Course objectives

The programme prepares students for demanding tasks in human resource management. Graduates will be qualified to work as a human resource manager in a foreign branch of a German company or a German branch of a foreign company.

Language requirements

Applicants must be proficient in both German and English.
German: TestDaF3 (B2)
English: TOEFL 90 (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS 6.5 (International English Language Testing System) or similar

Required DSH / TestDaF

Yes

Academic requirements

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Economics or in Social or Cultural Studies (especially German Studies) from an accredited university.

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Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

Enrolment fees

About 100 EUR per semester. The fee includes a semester ticket covering public transport within the city of Hof.

Costs of living

Approx. 650 EUR per month

Arrival support

Pick-up service from Hof train station, orientation weeks for international students at the beginning of each semester, assistance in finding accommodation

Accommodation

The Housing Office supports international students in finding appropriate accommodation in Hof or Münchberg.

Housing Office
Hochschule Hof
Alfons-Goppel-Platz 1
95028 Hof
Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 92 81-4 09 31 77
Fax: +49 (0) 92 81-4 09 55 31 77
E-mail: borbala.thurnay@hof-university.de

Rent for a single room in a student residence is approximately 250 EUR plus additional costs for electricity. Rent for a private one-room apartment is approx. 300-400 EUR plus additional costs for water, heating, and electricity.