Human Resource Management
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
HAPM10/23
Faculty / college
M - School of Business and Governance
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Maarit Vabrit-Raadla
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
Bachelor degree or education of corresponding qualification in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech.
Study programme aims and objectives
Study programme aims, objectives:
-To provide students with
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. Show more...
-To provide students with
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. Show more...
Learning outcomes of the study programme
Upon successful completion of the curriculum, the graduate:
- 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. 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. Show more...
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.
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. 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. Show more...
Degrees conferred
Master of Arts in Social Sciences (Personnel Management)
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
General studies
12.0
Core studies
36.0
Special studies
42.0
Free choice courses
6.0
Graduation thesis
24.0
Total
120.0
- +MAIN SPECIALITY 2: Human Resource Management
- +MODULE: General Studies 12.0 ECTS credits (General studies)AimsThe goals of the module is to give an overview of different methods in social sciences and to improve the field-specific English language skills,
in order to ensure students' linguistic and methodological ability to independently develop, interpret and understand professional literature and international scientific publications. The module is an important prerequisite for the conduct of independent scientific, professional and tutorial work. Show more...Learning outcomesUpon completion of this module the student:
- has obtained basic knowledge and skills for academic reading and writing;
- is able to formulate research problems and hypotheses related to his/her field of study and can conduct research and prepare research reports;
- can select and use appropriate statistical data analysis methods in their research;
- has gained proficiency in professional terminology in foreign language (in English), which is instrumental in reading and writing professional and scientific texts;
- is capable of presenting to the audience, in oral and/or written form, issues related to the speciality, to argue and to participate in discussions;
- has gained awareness of and can evaluate potential ethical issues and value dilemmas in designing and conducting personnel surveys. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 12.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Core Studies 36.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)AimsThe main objective of the module is to provide basic set of concepts and principles of organization and strategic management,
of economic laws and mechanisms, of finance regulation and financial management and of legal issues in industrial relations and of regulations of labor market. Show more...Learning outcomesUpon completion of this module the student:
- has a systematic understanding about the essence of entrepreneurship and it’s processes,
about the principles of business planning process, and about the main aspects of the activities of enterprises in the context of external business environment;
- understands the theoretical bases and principles of management and organization development, their analysis and assessment methods, and is able to take them into account in making management decisions;
- has knowledge of contemporary concepts and methods of strategic management that enable them to analyse, understand and solve issues related to the creation and implementation of human resource management strategies;
- is able to predict and plan for the organisation, the need for labour;
- can design and implement effective human resource management strategy and that is key to maintaining and developing organisational success and competitive advantage and understands the elaboration of personnel policy which is consistent with organisation goals, values and strategies;
- understands financial accounting as part of the accounting system and has acquired basic understanding of cost management;
- is familiar with the principles and practice of financial accounting and cost management and can analyse the relationship with personnel management;
- understands the importance of communication management and is able to analyse the effectiveness of communication systems based on different concepts, demonstrates the ability to implement them on individual, group, and organisational levels and in a variety of situations;
- has gained knowledge of administrative and legal regulation principles of industrial relations and is able to elaborate necessary procedures to manage these relations;
- has knowledge to notice misdemeanors and violations in organization and has the skills to handle these problems and is able to represent organization in labor arguments; is able to consult managers and employees in labor law issues;
- has developed comprehensive knowledge of basic principles of labor market functions and of formation industrial relations; can analyze labor market situation and evaluate the possible effects on organization. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 30.0 ECTS creditsElective courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: at least 6.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: E1: Human Ressource Management 42.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)AimsThe module intends to expose students to the contemporary basic theories,
concepts, research methods and practices of personnel administration and management and to develop broad scope set of skills to implement human resource practices, and to analyze, improve and manage personnel processes in the organization. In addition, in the course of the courses, knowledge of work processes, working relationships and processes affecting working behavior is provided, enabling them to analyze and shape behavior, relationships and work environments and to creatively solve emerging problems. Show more...Learning outcomesUpon completion of this module the student:
- has developed comprehensive knowledge of theories,
principles and of current research results in the field of personnel management and development;
- is able to evaluate the impact of personnel management practices on organizational performance;
- can determine and plan the workforce needs and can implement appropriate personnel recruitment and selection methods;
- understands the person-workenvironment relationships and mutual effects and can make these relationships work;
- has developed comprehensive knowledge in personnel assessment and performance appraisal field and can set effective goals and develop assessment criterions;
- can choose appropriate job evaluation methods and develop an appropriate assessment system for the organisation;
- can perform job analysis and job evaluation;
- knows the principles of setting salary and can elaborate compensation principles and systems suitable for organization;
- is able to elaborate benefit programs and compensation systems and is able to explain the potential advantages and disadvantages of options;
- can develop effective learning, training and career advancement principles for the organisation;
- is able to coordinate the organization's training activities and can take into account adult learner's learning paths and needs;
- has gained knowledge of organisation’s information strategy principles and objectives and can draw up conceptual data models and create databases, which support decision making;
- can identify core and work competences and draw up job descriptions and work profiles, can work out personnel assessment system for the organization and training programs;
- is familiar with health risks at work and with work safety principles and takes these into consideration while organizing work or designing work environment;
- has developed awareness of and can evaluate potential ethical issues and value dilemmas that arise in personnel management and in designing and implementing personnel management policy. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 30.0 ECTS creditsElective courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: at least 12.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Free Choise Studies 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)AimsThe main objective of the module is to provide the student academic
freedom to plan his/her academic studies according to his/her (academic) interests as well as his/her future career. This module permits to gain additional knowledge in more narrow disciplines or subjects related to organization and human resource management. Show more...Learning outcomesAccording to the courses passed. - +MODULE: Graduation Thesis 24.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)AimsThe module helps the student to gain experience of conducting independent research and gain a deeper understanding of subjects related to human resource management.Learning outcomesUpon the successful completion of the module the student:
- has an in-depth knowledge of the functioning and problems of one specific field of human resource management;
- formulates a research problem related to the specialty and based on specialized and scientific literature, finds arguments to confirm the research problem;
- formulates the aim of the thesis and research questions/hypotheses to achieve the aim;
- chooses the corresponding theoretical approach and research methodology to solve the research problem;
- prepares a theoretical analysis based on scientific principles and scientific and specialized literature, using scientific language and professional terms, while searching for a solution to a research problem;
- collects and processes data to the extent and quality necessary to solve the research problem;
- critically evaluates research results, interprets them and draws conclusions in the context of existing professional and scientific knowledge;
- justifies his/her views both in writing and in public defense;
- knows the requirements for the thesis and knows how to formalize the work based on them, is strictly honest in referencing and does not use plagiarism. Show more... - +STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
- +STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn session-based study