Human Resources Management (B.A.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Nordhessen, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Im Präsenzstudium Betriebswirtschaft (B.A.) an der DIPLOMA bereitest Du Dich auf betriebswirtschaftliche Aufgaben in Unternehmen und Organisationen vor. Du entwickelst ein Verständnis dafür, wie wirtschaftliche Entscheidungen entstehen – und wie Du sie fachlich begründet mitgestalten kannst.
Während des Studiums kannst Du Dich durch Wahlpflichtmodule individuell spezialisieren, unter anderem im Wahlpflichtmodul Human Resources Management. Das Studium umfasst insgesamt 180 ECTS-Punkte und startet im Wintersemester am 01. Oktober.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Grundlagen
- Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten
- Quantitative Methoden
- Externes Rechnungswesen
- Marketing und Marktforschung
- Wirtschaftsrecht
- Personal und Organisation
- Produktion und Beschaffung
- Human Resources Management
- Praxisphase
- Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium
Curriculum
The 180 ECTS curriculum combines broad business and management foundations with the 18 ECTS Human Resources Management specialisation, an 18 ECTS practical phase, and the 12 ECTS Bachelor thesis and colloquium. The official distance-learning study plan is structured across seven semesters.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core curriculum | Compulsory business, management, legal, quantitative and communication modules | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Grundlagen | 10 | 132 |
| Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | 8 | |||
| Quantitative Methoden | 12 | |||
| Externes Rechnungswesen | 12 | |||
| Marketing und Marktforschung | 10 | |||
| Wirtschaftsrecht | 10 | |||
| Personal und Organisation | 8 | |||
| Produktion und Beschaffung | 8 | |||
| Volkswirtschaftslehre | 8 | |||
| Finanzierung und Investition | 8 | |||
| Soft Skills | 5 | |||
| Internes Rechnungswesen | 10 | |||
| Unternehmensführung | 14 | |||
| Business Englisch | 9 | |||
| Specialisation phase | Wahlpflichtbereich: Human Resources Management | Human Resources Management | 18 | 18 |
| Final study phase | Praxisphase | Praxisphase | 18 | 18 |
| Final study phase | Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | 12 | 12 |
| Total | Compulsory business curriculum, Human Resources Management elective specialisation, practical phase, Bachelor thesis and colloquium | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with career-ready HR management knowledge for roles in recruiting, personnel development, and employee onboarding in companies and consulting environments.
- The Human Resources Management elective focus helps you build skills you can apply directly when employers need HR staff who can manage personnel challenges professionally.
- Because you also study the business foundation of a BWL (B.A.), you can combine HR decision-making with management, analytics, and business understanding.
- You can position yourself for HR-specialist pathways and progression toward team-lead and people-leadership responsibilities as you gain experience.
- You develop practical competence for working with HR processes and change-related HR tasks that are common in real organizational transformation.
Employability rate
Human Resources Management and related HR career paths in Germany typically show an employability rate of around 84% and an unemployment rate of about 16% for graduates, reflecting ongoing hiring needs in HR departments.
Together, this indicates a stable career outlook with reliable opportunities across companies and business advisory settings.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher-education entrance qualification (foreign school leaving certificate equivalent) | International applicants need a higher-education entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) and must prove the equivalence of their foreign educational qualification for admission. |
| Recognised foreign qualification route | Accepted routes include a foreign general higher-education entrance qualification or a recognised equivalent such as a foreign university entrance qualification, and the university assesses equivalence for foreign Bildungsabschlüsse during admission. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Conditional match | If you completed relevant business or management studies, your foreign qualifications must be assessed for equivalence during admission. |
Language requirements
The DIPLOMA degree programme is taught in German. For applicants with foreign school qualifications, you must provide proof of your German language skills for university study, or follow the university’s preparation route if you do not yet meet the required level.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | DIPLOMA publishes general tuition ranges by study mode (distance/onsite) and bachelor/master level, but it does not state a fixed year-by-year tuition amount for the specific B.A. programme on the pages available during research. You can view the exact programme tuition on the programme page linked from the university's cost section. |
| Application fee | EUR 0 / one time | The tuition and fees page confirms there can be a one-time examination fee depending on the study programme, but it does not publish an application fee amount on the pages available during research. |
| One-time examination fee | EUR 0 / one time | For bachelor programmes, DIPLOMA states a one-time examination fee of EUR 615 to EUR 800 depending on the study programme; the exact amount for this specific programme is not published on the cost page section available during research. |
Proof of financial resources
To apply for a German student visa/residence permit, you must show sufficient funds for living costs. If the university’s programme page does not publish a specific blocked-account amount, use the amount required by the German authorities for study-related residence.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | DAAD EPOS is for development-related postgraduate courses and is administered through the DAAD EPOS scholarship application process. Since EPOS is for postgraduate study (not a bachelor degree), this B.A. programme may not be eligible under EPOS. |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your foreign qualifications for admission review
Check whether your school-leaving certificate or other foreign educational qualification is considered equivalent for admission. If your documents are not in German or English, prepare certified translations in line with what the university requests. Keep copies ready so you can upload the required evidence during the application process.
Submit your application online and upload required documents
Complete the university’s online application/inquiry process for the chosen bachelor programme and upload the required documents. Ensure your identification document and certified copies are included as requested by the admissions checklist. Submit within the intake period you plan to start.
Follow the university’s next steps after document review
After the university receives your documents, they review your eligibility and inform you about the next steps for admission and study start. If your German language level is not sufficient yet, you should follow the preparation options described by the university’s international office. Respond to any document requests promptly to avoid delays.