Study programme title in Est.

Personalijuhtimine

Study programme title in Engl.

Human Resource Management

TalTech study programme code

HAPM10

MER study programme code

102844

Study programme version code

HAPM10/25

Faculty / college

M - School of Business and Governance

Head of study programme/study programme manager

Liina Randmann

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Master study

ECTS credits

120

Self-paid study programme

no

Nominal study period

4 semesters

Study programme group

Business and Administration

Broad area of study

Business, Administration and Law

Study field

Business and administration

Curriculum group

Management and administration

Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group

õppe läbiviimise õigus

Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group

tähtajatu

No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group

112

Access conditions

Study programme aims and objectives

Study programme aims, objectives:
-To provide students with Show more...
comprehensive theoretical and specialized knowledge and skills human resources professionals need for working in public, private and third sector organizations and thus contribute to the quality of personnel management in Estonia.
- To create conditions for acquiring science-based education and professional skills identified in the Professional Standard for Personnel Management, levels VI and VII, and in conformity with EAPM (European Association of People Management) directions.
- To provide professional competencies that enable HR managers and specialists to efficiently and professionally develop personnel strategy and policy suitable for the organization to achieve set goals and to counsel the leaders of an organisation in the field of human resource management.
- To create opportunities for acquiring competencies to conduct research in the field of human resources and thus contribute to evidence-based human resource management in Estonia.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

Upon successful completion of the curriculum, the graduate: Show more...

- demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of human resource management and applies it in their areas of specialization;
- understands the strategic importance of human resource management in a broader context of organizational management;
- is able to assess the impact of societal and economic regulatory mechanisms and processes on the functioning of the organization, working environment and employment relationships;
- has the competence to initiate field-specific problem-solving activities and participate in expert discussions and counsel the management of an organisation on human resource management issues;
- is able to apply appropriate theories and research methods to carry out organisation and human resource surveys and analyse and interpret the results;
- acts professionally in difficult situations at work, is aware of the ethical aspects of work and the impact of a human resource manager’s role on the organization and in the society in general;
- critically assesses the level of his/her own knowledge and skills in a changing socio-economic environment and possesses the skills needed for independent life-long learning;
- has acquired profound methodological and research skills to continue studies at doctoral level.

Graduation requirements

Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate. Show more...
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account.

Degrees conferred

Master of Arts in Social Sciences (Personnel Management)