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      An in-depth guide to studying human resources as an international student.

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      Human resources degrees abroad

      Human resources (HR) refers to the management, administration, and development of employees within a business or organization.

      People are the heartbeat of most companies, so their welfare and motivation are crucial to business strategy and success. As an HR student, you’ll explore the processes and principles behind successful personnel management across a range of organizational settings. You’ll be introduced to key HR practices, including recruitment, budget management, health and safety, and employee relations.

      In an increasingly competitive global marketplace, companies are always developing innovative ways to get the best out of their workforces. By studying HR abroad, you’ll gain an insight into the HR practices of thriving multinational companies. You’ll have the chance to connect with industry experts and learn from international leaders in the field.

      Human resources program structure

      HR can be studied at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Bachelor’s degrees are usually offered as a BA, but BSc courses with a more mathematical and economic focus are available. You’ll study over a minimum of three years, but you’ll be encouraged to undertake an additional placement year, usually after your second year of study, to gain practical experience in the sector.

      Once you’ve completed your bachelor’s, you can enroll in a postgraduate program. A master’s usually takes one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. A PhD can take anywhere between four and seven years to complete.

      All HR programs will be taught slightly differently, but most will be made up of lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, and placements. Some universities will also arrange for you to hear from industry experts at guest lectures and visit the HR departments of local companies.

      The way you’re assessed will depend on the exact module you’re taking, but exams, essays, written assignments, in-class tests, and presentations will probably feature at some point during your degree.

      HR is renowned for being a flexible program with a wide range of elective modules to choose from. However, most courses around the world will cover these core study areas:

      • HR in the workplace
      • HR policy, practice, and law
      • Global business issues
      • Financial decision making and reporting
      • Academic and career development
      • Organizational behavior
      • Resolving workplace disputes
      • Management and strategy

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      Human resources undergraduate programs

      Bachelor's in human resources

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        Organizational Management and Human Resource Management - BSc Manhattanville College, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        39,750 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 39,750 USD

        Start date
        January, August
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        Business Administration - Emphasis in Human Resource Management - BSc Campbellsville University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        25,400 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 25,400 USD

        Start date
        January, August, October
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        Business Administration: Concentration in Human Resources - BBA Westcliff University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        14,700 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 14,700 USD

        Start date
        January, March, May, June, August, October
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        Human Resource Management - BA (Hons) University of Chichester, UK

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        3 years
        Annual tuition fee
        18,536 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 13,500 GBP

        Start date
        September
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        Business Studies with Human Resource Management - BA (Hons) Bournemouth University, UK

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        18,880 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 13,750 GBP

        Start date
        September
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      Associate in human resources

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        Human Resource Management - ASc University of Findlay, USA

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        32,330 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 32,330 USD

        Start date
        January, August
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        Human Resources - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        6,600 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 6,600 USD

        Start date
        August, January
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      Diploma in human resources

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        Business Administration: Human Resources - AdvDip Alpha College, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        12,540 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 15,940 CAD

        Start date
        January, May, September
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        Business: Human Resource Management - PBcDip Thompson Rivers University, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        11,863 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 15,080 CAD

        Start date
        September, January
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        Human Resource Management - UGDip MAHSA University, Malaysia

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        30 months
        Annual tuition fee
        4,200 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 4,200 USD

        Start date
        January, April
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        Business Administration (Human Resource Management) - Year 2 - UGDip Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        12,667 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 16,102 CAD

        Start date
        January, May, September
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        Human Resources – Business Administration - OCADip Durham College, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate diploma
        Duration
        3 years
        Annual tuition fee
        11,727 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 14,907 CAD

        Start date
        September
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      Certificate in human resources

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        Human Resource Management - Cert Merritt College, USA

        Program type
        Undergraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        7,950 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD

        Start date
        August, January, June
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        Human Resources - Cert Bow Valley College, Canada

        Program type
        Undergraduate certificate
        Duration
        8 months
        Annual tuition fee
        12,522 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 15,917 CAD

        Start date
        September, January
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      Pathway in human resources

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        Human Resource Management and Business (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

        Program type
        Undergraduate pathway
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        14,966 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 10,900 GBP

        Start date
        January, September
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      Human resources graduate programs

      Master's in human resources

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        Business Administration:Human Resource Management - MBA William Paterson University, USA

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        20,454 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 20,454 USD

        Start date
        January, September
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        Business Management: Human Resource Management - MSc (with foundation) Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        17,389 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 14,300 EUR

        Start date
        February, March, May, August, October, November
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        Human Resources - MBA EU Business School, Spain
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        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        21,159 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 17,400 EUR

        Start date
        January, October
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        Human Resource Management - MA American University of Beirut, Lebanon

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        29,190 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 29,190 USD

        Start date
        January, August
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        Human Resource Management - MA National University, USA

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        15,912 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 15,912 USD

        Start date
        July, September, January, April
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      Doctorate in human resources

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        Organisation Studies and Human Resource Management - PhD University of Portsmouth, UK

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        6 years
        Annual tuition fee
        11,191 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 8,150 GBP

        Start date
        October, February
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        Business Administration: Human Resources Management - DBA Lincoln University, USA

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        5 years
        Annual tuition fee
        9,000 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 9,000 USD

        Start date
        January, August
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      Diploma in human resources

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        Human Resource Management - GDip London Metropolitan University, UK

        Program type
        Postgraduate diploma
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        12,996 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 9,465 GBP

        Start date
        January, September
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        Business - Human Resources - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate diploma
        Duration
        14 months
        Annual tuition fee
        12,526 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 15,922 CAD

        Start date
        September
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        Human Resource Management - GDip Douglas College, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate diploma
        Duration
        18 months
        Annual tuition fee
        14,161 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD

        Start date
        September
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        Human Resources – Business - OCDip Durham College, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate diploma
        Duration
        28 months
        Annual tuition fee
        11,727 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 14,907 CAD

        Start date
        September
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      Certificate in human resources

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        Human Resources Management - GradCert Centennial College, Canada
        • Online

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        12,734 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 16,187 CAD

        Start date
        September, May, January
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        Human Resource Management - PGCert RMIT University, Australia

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        6 months
        Annual tuition fee
        14,489 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 18,720 AUD

        Start date
        February, July
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        Human Resource Management - PGCert Trent University, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        8 months
        Annual tuition fee
        18,510 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 23,529 CAD

        Start date
        January, September
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        Human Resources Management - OCGCert Fanshawe College, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        12,604 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 16,022 CAD

        Start date
        September
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        Human Resources Management - PGCert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        13,006 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 16,532 CAD

        Start date
        January
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      Pathway in human resources

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        International Human Resource Management Pre-Master's - PGP Kingston University, UK

        Program type
        Postgraduate pathway
        Duration
        8 months
        Annual tuition fee
        13,044 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 9,500 GBP

        Start date
        January, April
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        Human Resource Management, Pre-Masters - PGP University of Surrey, UK

        Program type
        Postgraduate pathway
        Duration
        6 months
        Annual tuition fee
        15,790 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 11,500 GBP

        Start date
        February, September
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        Human Resources Management (Global Pathways) - PGP Northeastern University, USA

        Program type
        Postgraduate pathway
        Duration
        4 months
        Annual tuition fee
        15,200 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 15,200 USD

        Start date
        March, July, November
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        Human Resource Management, Pre-Masters Program - PGP Keele University, UK

        Program type
        Postgraduate pathway
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        12,289 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 8,950 GBP

        Start date
        April
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      Future human resources careers

      Businesses are always looking for ways to outperform their competitors and reach their targets. As an HR graduate, you’ll have the tools to help organizations take their performance to the next level. You can apply your skills across several sectors and roles, including:

      • HR manager
      • Recruitment manager
      • Talent director
      • Organizational development professional
      • Diversity and inclusion manager
      • Corporate communication specialist
      • Training and development officer
      • Careers adviser

      To boost your employability, try and secure some work experience or an internship during your gap year or university holidays. This will help prove your commitment and capabilities to prospective employers.