Human Resource Management Seminar

Overview

What?	How?
Cycle	Every Summer Semester
Course type	Seminar
Weekly hours	2 SWS
Credits	6 C
Examination	Final presentation (approx. 20 min) – 20% Final paper (around 7,000 to 10,000 words) – 80%
Recommended prerequisites	Prior knowledge and interest in current topics in human resource management
Entrance requirements	Basic knowledge in research methodology. We particularly welcome students that have attended our BA seminar “Aktuelle Themen im Personalmanagement”, other seminars at our chair, or similar research methodology-oriented courses.
Language	English
Maximum number of students	20
Workload	Attendance: 28 hours Self-study: 152 hours
Recommended semester	2–3
Term	1 semester

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Description

In this seminar, students are expected to work systematically on a
current topic in human resource management (HRM). Students need to work
in groups throughout the seminar including the final presentation and the
preparation of their research papers.

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Qualification Aims

The objective of this seminar is to encourage students to approach a
current HRM topic from a scientific perspective. Students can also
improve their communication and presentation skills while discussing the
work of their peers and presenting their own research project. This
seminar might further prepare students to write a master thesis. The
seminar paper should be written in English.

Basic knowledge in HRM and research methodology is highly recommended. We
particularly welcome students that have attended our BA seminar
“Aktuelle Themen im Personalmanagement”,
other seminars at our chair, or similar research methodology-oriented
courses.

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News

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  Winter Semester 2027/28: Information on the application process: TBA
  

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Exam Requirements

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  To pass the course, students are expected to write an empirical research
  paper and give a final presentation. Students need to demonstrate that
  they are able to conduct and present their research.