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Duration2 years
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeMaster's Degree
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University of Southern Denmark (SDU)

Kolding, Denmark · Accredited programme

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At a glance

Human Resource Management (Master's Degree) is taught at University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Kolding. It lasts 2 years. Taught in English.

Program overview

Description two-year MSc in Human Resource Management prepares students for managing the people side of organisations. In today’s knowledge intensive society, employees are what constitute the competitive advantage in many organisations – if managed well. Students get a solid foundation in the management of human resources and other relevant topics such as organizational behaviour, strategy, communication and leadership. You will also learn about contemporary issues, for example on how to manage people in a more sustainable way. You will gain insight into how to manage the people side of organisations. You will be taught about human resource management, organisation, strategy, communication and leadership. You will get a solid foundation through mandatory courses while being able to explore your own interests through elective courses. The programme prepares you for an impactful career that extends beyond your first job. Programme structure Career Opportunities The MSc programme in Human Resource Management provides students with an excellent foundation for a variety future career opportunities. The competencies obtained during the MSc can be used in a number of HR-related careers including: Human Resource Co-ordinator Human Resource Specialist Human Resource Management Corporate Communication Manager Business Consultant Admission To qualify for admission you need a relevant Bachelor's degree. Read more here . There is open admission for this degree programme. The rule regarding open admission is applicable only to those of you who have applied before the application deadline.  Applicants will need to document English at B Level or equivalent to this level. You can read more about English Language Requirements To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate or diploma satisfies the general entry requirements, you should contact the University of Southern Denmark directly. A list of the most commonly recognized exams and diplomas can be found at the Danish Agency for Higher Education http://ufm.dk/en/recognition Tuition Fees No tuition fees for EU/EEA/Swiss students. There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students outside EU, EAA, or from Switzerland. Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition. SDU offers 75 scholarships yearly. For information regarding scholarships: https://www.sdu.dk/en/uddannelse/tuition/scholarships Further Information Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://ufsm.dk/en/ You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System

CityOdense

Cost per year

Living costs€1,370 a month in Odense, rent included
€16,440

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Admission requirements

Typical requirements in Denmark for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

  • A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
  • Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
  • Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Language requirements

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

EnglishMain teaching language
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Required documents

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Passport or national identity document
Previous diploma or graduation certificate
Academic transcript
Proof of the teaching language, when the programme asks for it
Completed application form and a recent photo
CV and motivation letter
Recognition or equivalence of your degree, when the programme asks for it

Accreditation

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.

Application journey

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2Check eligibility

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3Prepare documents

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4Send an application request

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Human Resource Management?

The official catalogue lists a duration of 2 years.

Which languages is Human Resource Management taught in?

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

What is the tuition fee?

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