Contents of studies Human Resource & Organistation
Your specialization with a future!
Practically oriented courses from the field of human resources form the foundation of the programme structure. Deepen your existing basic knowledge and expand your field of vision in core subject areas, in the area of leadership, applied leadership and HRO as well as organisational development. From the beginning of your studies, you will work on a high-quality master's thesis, and the propaedeutics module will support you in exploring methodological issues. An interdisciplinary range of selectable modules in Contextual Studies rounds out your programme structure.
Profit from an innovative didactics concept with an extensive mix of methods and the know-how of internal and external lecturers from all over the world. Gain valuable new impulses by working together in small groups and expand your language competence with individual courses in English.
Study programme structure
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| Course unit | ECTS | SHW |
| M1 Communication Skills Lab | 3 | 2 |
| M1 Scientific work | 3 | 1 |
| M3 Fundamentals of organization | 3 | 2 |
| M3 Human Resource Fundamentals *E | 3 | 2 |
| M4 Employer Branding and Recruiting | 6 | 3 |
| M4 Legal basis for HR | 6 | 3 |
| M6 Systemic organizational consulting | 6 | 3 |
| Total | 30 | 16 |
| Course unit | ECTS | SHW |
| M1 Statistics | 4 | 2 |
| M1 Qualitative research | 2 | 1 |
| M4 Compensation systems | 2 | 1 |
| M4 Human Resources Development and Talent Management | 4 | 2 |
| M5 HRO Learning Journey | 6 | 3 |
| M6 Change and Organizational Transformation *E | 6 | 3 |
| K1 Contextual Studies Choice of 1 or 2 modules. | 6 | 4 |
| Total | 30 | 16 |
| Course unit | ECTS | SHW |
| M1 Quantitative research | 3 | 2 |
| M1 Colloquium for the master's thesis | 3 | 1 |
| M2 Leadership *E | 4 | 2 |
| M2 Business ethics and corporate social responsibility | 2 | 1 |
| M4 Workface Management and HR Controlling | 4 | 2 |
| M5 Leadership lab | 2 | 1 |
| M6 International HR *E | 2 | 1 |
| M6 Strategic HR Management *E | 4 | 2 |
| K1 Contextual Studies Choice of 1 or 2 modules *K | 6 | 4 |
| Total | 30 | 16 |
| Course unit | ECTS | SHW |
| master's thesis | 28 | 0 |
| final master's examination | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 0 |
*E | Courses in English
*K | Contextual Studies Selection of 1 or 2 modules totalling 6 ECTS
M1 - Propaedeutics
M2 - Leadership
M3 - Foundation HRO
M4 - HR Core Topics
M5 - Applied Leadership and HRO
M6 - Organizational Development
ECTS: Performance points according to the "European Credit Transfer System". According to international standards, 120 ECTS points are to be earned over 4 semesters.
SWS: One semester hour per week (SWS) corresponds to 15 educational components of 45 minutes each.
Learning content in detail
Study and career: yes, it's possible!
Studying part-time is challenging and at the same time very rewarding. Contact hours at the FHV, e-learning units, self-organized learning and group and project work alternate during your studies. You need the necessary discipline, consistent time management and an appropriate agreement with your employer. We recommend a reduction of the professional activity to 50 to 80 percent.
The four-semester master's degree in is geared to the time resources of working professionals and managers.
We support you with these organizational measures:
- Contact hours and exam dates can be planned in the long term and are generally held
Fridays from 2 to 10 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm. - Optimized schedules: The semester is structured in three parts of five weeks each.
In each of these parts, one or two courses are held in blocks. - Examination dates directly following courses prevent clustered examinations at the end of the semester.
- Basic courses that take place during the week are recorded.
You have the opportunity to follow up on them independently of time. - Projects, group work and the possibility of self-study allow you flexible time management.
- Electronic media (scripts, e-books, etc.) help you to achieve your learning goals.
Thinking ahead with Contextual Studies
The Contextual Studies at the FHV is a flexible part of your master's degree programme and a special feature among Austria's universities of applied sciences. It allows you to pursue personal questions of interest, to work independently and explore new territory: in research, in other cultures or disciplines.
Master's degree programmes at our university of applied sciences are characterised by three elements:
1. Core Studies:
The compulsory fundamental subjects in core studies establish the specialist skills and support your professional competences.
2. Specialisation Studies:
In the chosen field of specialisation, you will enhance and specialise - depending on the degree programme - your professional access based on your interests and career goals.
3. Contextual Studies:
In a selection of more than 40 modules, you cross the boundaries between:
- disciplines and schools of thought (interdisciplinarity)
- cultures, languages and countries (internationality)
- current knowledge and the future (research and development)
Your degree programme takes you through all three basic elements. This process allows you to deepen and broaden your skills while letting you incorporate your personal interests in your programme of study.