Human Resource Studies Tilburg University

Overview

Program and Courses

Become equipped with academic knowledge and practical skills to analyze and advise on HR, work, and organizational issues. This includes understanding strategic HR decisions and their consequences for work, well-being, and performance, as well as implementing  HR policies in a changing environment. 

• The program offers a wide range of elective courses, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests. You can choose a broad approach or specialize in a specific area within HRM such as Diversity, Equity & inclusion, Managing Employee Experiences, People Analytics & Technology or Learning & Development.
• The program emphasizes developing practical skills through assignments that involve collaboration with the professional field. Our international and practice-oriented approach gives you a head start on the labor market.

• Deepen your knowledge and skills by doing an Extended Master's Program. This advanced program adds a half-year (professional or research) internship to the regular program with a wide range of companies to choose from. During the first semester, you will follow the same courses as the regular Master's program.
• From September 2027 onwards, you can also follow this program part-time, spread over two years. The part-time program only starts at the end of August.

Career prospects

After completing this program, you are equipped to analyze and advise on HR, work, and organizational issues. You understand the fundamentals of HR decisions and their consequences for work, well-being, and performance. You are prepared for (strategic) HR positions with an emphasis on analytical and leadership qualities in both the public and private sectors, as well as for careers in research and consultancy. 

You could work as an allround HR professional or specialist, for example in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Managing Employee Experiences, Learning & Development, People Analytics & Technology or HRM & Labor Law.

Graduates found work at:

• Deloitte
• Rabobank
• ASML
• Philips
• Capgemini Nederland
• KPMG
• Dutch Ministry of Defense