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Human Resource Management (Short Degree Programme)
Saxion University of Applied Sciences
School of Applied Psychology & Human Resource Management
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| Application Deadline: | June 15; Non EU: June 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 7,800 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Deventer / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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Would you like to work in an organisation operating internationally and learn more about international HRM challenges, experience intercultural differences and develop new approaches to international HRM? Then the Final Year Human Resource Management at Saxion University of Applied Sciences is an excellent choice!
The Final Year programme Human Resource Management is a course for students who want to develop a career as e.g. an (international) HRM manager, a change agent or a strategic (business) partner.
The programme has been created for students:
- who have completed three years of higher education in Human Resource Management or a related field of study and wish to finish their four year bachelor programme with an (international) specialisation in HRM or
- who have attained their bachelor degree in Human Resource Management and wish to receive an additional (internationally acknowledged) Dutch bachelor degree in Human Resource management by completing this international Final Year.
On successful completion of the Final year you will receive the internationally acknowledged Bachelor degree in Human Resource Management.
Career prospects
After graduation, students might return to their home country and commence their career.
But for certain after completion of this Short Course Degree HRM they will be an interesting candidate for a career in the international Human Resources business environment.
The young professionals can fill the role of a junior international Change Agent and/or junior Strategic (business) Partner.
Starting positions could be assistant HRM manager, assistant Advisor Organizational Development or a assistant Change Manager
The Human Resource Manager will be able to use knowledge, intuition, skills and experience to hold positions of responsibility at middle and higher human resource management levels.
We also experienced, that students decide to continue their education at Saxion Universities or another University in Europe aiming for a Masters Degree. Our Short Degree Course is an excellent step stone for further education here or elsewhere.
Contents
International organizations and their staff continually need to adapt to shifts in the external environment and have to feel ‘at home’ anywhere in the world. The programme is aimed at advancing the understanding of human behavior in the workplace and the contribution of Human Resource (HR) policies and practices to the effectiveness of organizations.
The programme
Saxion’s Short Degree Course Human Resource Management builds on the previous education of the student. Depending the previous education they enrol either in the programme consisting of one or two years.
Saxion offers the latest insights and knowledge in business (change) strategies, international HRM strategies, advanced intercultural communication techniques & skills and a thorough understanding of primary business processes.
After completion of the Short Degree Course, students are awarded the internationally acknowledged Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management.
Attention is dedicated to the personal development of the student in this international setting. Multinational teambuilding and acquiring a variety of communication skills by means of training sessions, like negotiating, influencing techniques, presentations, etc. are part of the programme.
Students who enrol in the Short Degree Course will either follow all four semesters or semester 3 and 4 depending on their previous education.
Semester 1
- Theme: Operational and tactical International HRM Business Orientation
Semester 2
- Theme: Strategic International HRM,HRM practice and HRM instruments
Semester 3
- Theme: Advanced International HRM, Management process and leadership
Semester 4
- Theme: Modern HR instruments performance oriented, research, management advice, plan do check act
Learning outcomes
Students learn to link all subjects of the course and learn about the way in which those will be used in a professional business environment.
Getting acquainted with the future professional field is an important part of the programme.
Throughout the programme students work on practical assignments in which they apply knowledge and skills gained from theory combined with real business situations.
The course will be completed by a final assignment as test of capability: the students will have to show that they are able to complete an assignment and to compile a written and oral report about a strategic HRM topic of a real business.
Our courses
Year 1
Attended by students who enroll in the 2 year programme
- Industrial Psychology
- Operational HRM
- Business English
- Intercultural Communication
- Organizational theory
- Tactical HRM
- European Labour Market
- Communication
- Practical work
- Organization, Strategy, Structure and theory
- International & European Human Resources 1
- Marketing and Sales
- Research Skills
Year 2
Attended by students who enroll in the 2 year and 1 year programme
- Strategy and organizational Behavior
- International & European HRM strategy
- Planning and Control
- Advisory Skills
- Change Management
- HRM concepts
- Operation management 1
- Management Advisory Skills
- International Management and Leadership
- Human Resource Development
- Operations Management 2
- Negotiation Skills
- Bachelor thesis
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
For all Saxion pathways the following general entry requirements are necessary:
- The student must demonstrate that they have the ability, motivation and determination to successfully complete the course;
- The student must be admissible to Higher Education through a diploma of secondary education/high school diploma with good results such as for Dutch students VWO, HAVO or MBO and for foreign students diplomas which are equivalent to e.g. the German Abitur (algemeine Hochschulreife), the British GCE A-levels or (I) GCSE grades A, B or C, the French Baccalaureat or the American High School (top stream or plus 1 year's college);
- The student must have sufficient English language skills for the specific course.
The students’ qualifications will be assessed by the Admission Officer of the specific Course on the basis of provided Diplomas, Curriculum Vitae, a letter of motivation and if necessary an Intake Interview.
English language proficiency
For Both Bachelor and Master Courses the entry requirement is an Academic IELTS of 6.0 or an equivalent in another language test (TOEFL 550, etc.).
Next to that, to join this programme, the following requirements are necessary:
- A minimum of three years of higher education in a discipline related to and including Human Resource Management.
- A good command of English with a minimum of an IELTS test score of 6.0 or a TOEFL test-score of 550.
- Having complied with the intake procedure (more information to follow).
- A minimum number of participating students.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
Accreditation
Saxion’s programmes are accreditated by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture & Science. Our international Master programmes are accreditated by the University of Greenwhich, London.
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