Master´s Programme in Human Resources, 120 credits

Masterprogrammet i Human Resources, 120 hp

F7MHU

Teaching language

Swedish

Campus

Linköping

Degree

Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Human Resource Management and Development

Pace of study

Full-time
Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

Entry requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in HRM/HRD equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen
    or
    Bachelor's degree in Human Resources with a degree specialisation in Work Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or Labour Law equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen 
    or
    Bachelor's degree in another relevant subject area (e.g. Business Administration, Work Science, Work-life-Oriented Education, Psychology or Sociology) equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, 
    including following courses:
    - 15 ECTS credits passed in HRM/HRD
    - 15 ECTS credits passed in Organization Theory/Psychology
    - 7,5 ECTS credits passed in Labour Law
    - 7,5 ECTS credits passed in Research Methods
    - A thesis of at least 15 credits with a work-life orientation, meaning that the thesis addresses topics related to working life, work, employees, organizations, leadership, HR processes, or similar issues.
  • English and Swedish corresponding to the level of English and Swedish in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6 and Svenska 3).

    Degree in Swedish

    Filosofie masterexamen med huvudområde Human resource management and development

    Degree in English

    Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Human Resource Management and Development

    Semester 1 Autumn 2026

    Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    759A20 Strategy and HRM/HRD 10 A1N C
    759A21 Strategic Employee Resourcing 10 A1N C
    759A22 Keeping Employees - A Strategic Perspective on Employee Retention 7.5 A1N C
    759A23 Managerial Work, Leadership and HR as Managerial Support 10* A1N C
    *Kursen läses över flera terminer

    Semester 2 Spring 2027

    Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    759A23 Managerial Work, Leadership and HR as Managerial Support 10* A1N C
    *Kursen läses över flera terminer
    759A24 Leading Change, Innovation and Workplace Learning 7.5 A1N C
    759A50 A Strategic Perspective on the OUT-Phase of the HR Supply 7.5 A1F C
    759A51 Organizing HR Practices – An Integration 7.5 A1F C

    Semester 3 Autumn 2027

    Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    759A52 Workbased Education with Focus on Strategic HRM/HRD 15 A1F E
    759A53 Theoretical Specialization within HRM/HRD 7.5 A1F E
    759A54 Advanced Research Metods 7.5 A1F E

    Semester 4 Spring 2028

    Preliminary courses
    Course code Course name Credits Level Weeks ECV
    759A30 Master’s Thesis in Human Resource Management and Development (HRM/HRD) 30 A2E C
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