Bachelor in Human Resource Management (SDP)

Introduction

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 Short Degree Programme Human Resource Management at Saxion University of Applied Sciences is an excellent choice!

The Short Degree 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 this programme you will receive the internationally acknowledged Bachelor degree in Human Resource Management.

Course content

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.

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

Specific requirements

First of all, our general entry requirements apply. 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.

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.