Human Resources Management Vilnius University

Overview

The Human Resources Management programme from Vilnius University prepares specialists who are able to assess the needs of the organization's human resources, competencies of organizations and find appropriate ways to direct the ability of employees to promote the growth of intellectual capital of organizations and increase the added value created by the organization. Different active learning methods are used, such as case studies, debates, collaborative learning, interactive tests and quizzes, and other teaching methods that involve students.

Key Learning Outcomes

A graduate of the programme is able to successfully implement human resource management functions and improve a company’s practical personnel management activities. He/she able to perform diagnostics of an organisation’s human capital, to form effective communication in the organisation, and is able to mobilise employees to achieve the company’s goals, strategy and implementation. They will be able to make independent managerial decisions when hiring, evaluating employees, providing remuneration for their work and determining the need for training.

Career opportunitites

• Graduates of the study programme work as heads of organisations or departments.
• They may be HR (human resources) directors, personnel managers or specialists.
• They may become human resource development (HRD) project managers.
• Some of our graduates become HR analysts in international and national consulting companies. Vilnius University has created opportunities for students interested in continuing their education to enter the doctoral studies programmes, which are available in the English language. In addition, the best of our graduates might be offered employment at the university.