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Become a human resources expert, specialized in the relationship between work, well-being, and performance. You seek the perfect balance between organizational performance and employee well-being. Human Resource Studies has a strong international focus, where you learn to combine insights from social sciences and business studies into HR policies that improve individual, team, and ultimately organizational performance.
Top 175
worldwide in social sciences
Times Higher Education ranking, 2024
81%
are (very) satisfied with the program
National Student Survey, 2024 | n=25
83%
find a job within 3 months after graduation
National Alumni Survey, 2023 | n=16
Short overview of MSc Human Resource Studies
- You will learn to analyze and advise on work and organizational issues as an HR professional.
- You will benefit from the expertise of specialized staff at one of the leading academic centers with HR experts in Europe. You will learn through a combination of lectures, assignments, and collaboration with practitioners.
- You can tailor your program to your interests and create a unique profile in areas such as Strategic HRM, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Inclusive HRM, Strength-Based HRM, or HRM & Labor Law.
Program and courses
Become equipped with academic knowledge and practical skills to analyze and advise on HR, work, and organizational issues. This includes understanding strategic HR decisions and their consequences for work, well-being, and performance, as well as implementing new HR policies in a changing environment. Human Resource Studies in Tilburg is the first scientific education program in the field of human resources in the Netherlands (since 1986).
- The program offers a wide range of elective courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests. You can choose for a broad approach or specialize in a specific area within HRM, such as Strategic HRM, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Inclusive HRM, or HRM & Labor Law.
- The program emphasizes developing practical skills through assignments that involve collaboration with the professional field. Thisinternationalandpractice-orientedapproach gives you a head start onthe labor market.
- Deepen your knowledge and skills by doing anExtended Master's Program. This advanced program adds an exchange or half-year (professional or research) internship to the regular program with a wide range of companies to choose from. During the firstsemester, you will follow the same courses as the regular Master's program.
Typical courses are:
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More on the program and courses
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Mirela
Extended Master’s student
"The topics in the program have real-life applications and we follow current and upcoming employment trends. By choosing between several electives you can really customize the Master to your own interest."
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Renate
Master's student
"Because you combine scientific research with practice, you are well prepared for the professional field. The program is diverse and offers room for your own interests."
Facts and figures about this program
Career prospects
After completing this program, you are equipped to analyze and advise on HR, work, and organizational issues. You understand the fundamentals of HR decisions and their consequences for work, well-being, and performance. You are prepared for (strategic) HR positions with an emphasis on analytical and leadership qualities in both the public and private sectors, as well as for careers in research and consultancy.
You could work as an all round HR professional or specialist, in Strategic HRM, HRM and Technology, Learning & Development, HR analytics, or Compensation & Benefits.
Graduates found work at:
- Rabobank
- Philips
- Capgemini Nederland
- ASML
- Deloitte
Alumni facts
- The majority of our alumni found their first job within 2 months after graduation.
- 88%of our alumni are (very) satisfied with this program
- 80%of our alumni wouldrecommend theprogramto friends, family or colleagues.
Source: National Alumni Survey, 2023 | n=16 (MSc Human Resource Studies)
More on your career prospects
Application and admission
This program starts:
- End of August and end of January (Master’s program)
- End of August (pre-Master’s program)
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Pre-Master’s program:
Half-year (30 ECTS) pre-Master’s program available if your previous program is relevant but does not meet the required entry level, for example, a Bachelor's degree from a University of Applied Sciences.
Tuition fees and scholarships
International students find all information abouttuition feesandscholarships here.
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- 19 Sep '24 16:00 - 17:00 Get to know Tilburg University - Orientation Webinar for Master's programs Are you curious about the experiences of international students like you? Join our Get to know Tilburg University Webinar led by our international representatives and discover what it is like to study at Tilburg University! It is your one-hour introduction to studying in the Netherlands, the city of Tilburg, and our university.
- 25 Sep '24 13:15 - 15:30 Campus Experience - International edition Are you curious about life as a student at Tilburg University, or not sure which university you want to attend? Join our Campus Experience on September 25! Discover our compact and green campus with one of our students and find out if Tilburg University is your future home.
- 16 Nov '24 09:30 - 16:00 Master's Open day Are you interested in doing a Master's program? Do you want to specialize or are you looking for a Master that broadens your possibilities? Join us at the Master's Open day on November 16 to find out which (pre-)Master's program suits you best. Learn all about our (pre-)Master’s programs and tracks, and ask teachers, students, and education coordinators your questions.
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