Master’s Degree in Business Psychology and Human Resource Management
Riga, Latvia
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Jul 2024*
EARLIEST START DATE
29 Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 3,550 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* The new intake starts on February 1, 2024.
** for the rest of the world; 3090 EUR per year for EU/EEA, Switzerland, CIS countries, Georgia and Ukraine citizens
Introduction
- Degree awarded: Professional Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
- Qualification awarded: Head of the Organization
- Internship: In-state institutions, companies of various sectors
- Study duration: 2 academic years
- Study language: English
The aim of the study program is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills of management psychology necessary for human resource management and to prepare internationally competitive human resource management specialists and managers that meet the requirements of the labor market. In a short period of time, students will gain the knowledge and experience needed to establish a business, manage human resources and use management psychology. The master’s program in Business Psychology and Human Resource Management consists of study courses that have not only gained popularity in Latvia but are also widely employed in international companies, such as coaching, supervision, networking, and others. Under the guidance of practitioners and experts in the field, there will be an opportunity to develop one’s managerial and entrepreneurial potential.
Program Benefits
- Flexible training process
- Experience-based knowledge transfer
- Practical workshops
The aim of the study program is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills of management psychology necessary for human resource management and to prepare internationally competitive human resource management specialists and managers who meet the requirements of the labor market. Within two years the student will acquire the knowledge and experience necessary for business creation, human resource management and the use of management psychology.
Admissions
Curriculum
1st Academic Year | 2nd Academic Year |
During the first study year, experienced and knowledgeable lecturers will share their experience of management psychology. It will be possible to learn how to recruit, conduct job interviews, evaluate employee competencies and develop motivational events for employees. You will also acquire the knowledge and skills needed to develop and grow your business. During the first study year, students have courses in management science. | Within the framework of the second study year, there will be discussions, workshops, and group work under the guidance of knowledgeable entrepreneurs in courses such as “Conflict Resolution and Mediation”, “Labor Law”, “Leadership”, “Coaching”, “Critical Thinking”, “Emotional Intelligence”, “Intercultural Communication”, “Project Management”, and “Communication Management”. You will acquire leadership and teamwork skills, basic principles of conflict resolution and mediation, as well as an understanding of the factors and regularities that influence an individual's behavior at various stages of personality development. In conclusion - writing and defense of Master's thesis. |
The content of the study program may be updated and altered during the studies, based on the requirements of the labor market and the regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers.
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Career Opportunities
- Business owner and manager
- Head of state or municipality institution
- Project manager
- Head of a unit
- Human resources specialist