Overview

Students can choose between a programme structure leading to a Master of Science (MSc) in Human Resource Management and Organizational Psychology and a structure leading to a postgraduate qualification (MHRM). Both structures require 90 ECTS credits. The curriculum can be completed in three terms, with full-time study in the autumn, spring, and summer.

Careers

Graduates have gained a versatile skillset regarding human resource management, from point of recruitment and onwards. The Human Resource Management and Organizational Psychology degree programme at Reykjavík University prepares individuals for positions in management and employee development in a challenging professional environment.
Graduates go on to have jobs as specialists in human resources departments, in training and development, recruitment counselling, change management or within different kinds of business development.

Graduates work, for example, in management, consultancy, human resource issues, educational issues, business development, or change management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organizational Psychology
Staffing: From Recruitment to Termination
Labor Law
Performance Management
Training and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reykjavik, Iceland

Disciplines

Psychology Management Studies Human Resource Management View 3 other Masters in Management Studies in Iceland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are required to have completed, or be in the final year of, their undergraduate degree for consideration to our graduate programs. For applicants still in their final year, satisfactory completion of their degrees will be conditional for entry.

CV / Resume

Official University Transcripts (hard copy and digital accepted)

2 Letters of Reference

Photocopy of Passport

Personal Statement

English Language Test Score Certificate

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2234000 ISK / year

≈ 2234000 ISK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1096000 ISK / year

≈ 1096000 ISK / year

Living costs

Reykjavík

Iceland

178929 - 290400 ISK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Reykjavik University does not offer scholarships or financial aid. Students will need to secure funding for their masters' studies privately or through other external sources.

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Scholarships Information

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Human Resource Management and Organizational Psychology

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About

Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Reykjavík

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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