Talent Management
Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Quick Overview
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In diesem Studiengang lernst du die zentralen Aufgabenfelder des Talent Managements kennen und erwirbst wertvolle Kompetenzen, um diese in der Praxis umzusetzen. Durch die nachhaltige Besetzung von Schlüsselpositionen trägst du aktiv zum Unternehmenserfolg bei.
Der Master Talent Management qualifiziert dich als Expert/in im Wettbewerb um Fach- und Führungskräfte und richtet sich besonders an Personen, die bereits Erfahrung im Personalwesen gesammelt haben und ihre Expertise im Bereich Talent Management gezielt vertiefen möchten.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Introduction to Talent Management
- Arbeits-, Organisations- und Wirtschaftspsychologie
- HR Strategy
- Methods of applied personnel research
- Talent Acquisition: Talent Attraction & Recruiting
- Talent Acquisition: Talent Selection & Placement
- Methods der angewandten Personalforschung: Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten
- HR Trend Analysis
- Talent Retention: Mitarbeitende binden and Attraktive Arbeitsbedingungen gestalten
- Leadership und Performance Management
- HR Consulting und Projektmanagement
- Global Talent Management
- Master thesis (Master-Thesis)
- Applying talent management methods in a final written academic work
- Integrating HR strategy, research methods, and talent management handlungsfelder
Curriculum
90 ECTS Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Talent Management with module structure across study blocks.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Talent Management Basics and early methods preparation | Einführung in das Talent Management | 8 | 40 |
| Arbeits-, Organisations- und Wirtschaftspsychologie | 8 | |||
| HR Strategy | 6 | |||
| Methoden der angewandten Personalforschung | 6 | |||
| HR Consulting und Projektmanagement | 6 | |||
| HR-Trendanalyse | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core talent management application across the employee lifecycle | Talent Acquisition | 8 | 36 |
| Talent Retention | 6 | |||
| Talent Development | 8 | |||
| Leadership und Performance Management | 6 | |||
| Global Talent Management | 6 | |||
| Handlungsfelder des Talent Managements | 2 | |||
| Semester 3 | Capstone and thesis preparation block | Handlungsfelder des Talent Managements | 2 | 22 |
| Master-Thesis preparation and finalisation block | 4 | |||
| Master-Thesis | 16 | |||
| Total | Talent Management Basics, Methodenkompetenzen, Handlungsfelder des Talent Managements, and Master-Thesis | 90 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You become qualified as a Talent Management professional for roles focused on winning, retaining, developing, and deploying talent in companies and organizations.
- The programme supports career paths such as Talent Manager or Specialist Talent Management, including Talent Acquisition and Talent Development roles.
- You build job-ready expertise across the employee life cycle with structured competencies in Talent Acquisition, Retention, Development, Leadership & Performance Management, and Global Talent Management.
- You develop applied strengths for HR consulting and project management, supporting advancement into HR Business Partner and consultant roles in the Talent Management domain.
- Because the curriculum includes HR trend analysis and applied personnel research methods, you can support data-informed HR decision-making in modern HR environments.
- You qualify for international perspectives in talent management, helping you match to roles where global or cross-border HR practices matter.
Employability rate
Talent management and human resources graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14%, reflecting consistent demand for HR, recruiting, and people-development expertise.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable career outlook as organizations continue to hire for talent acquisition, retention, and leadership-performance management capabilities.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| First degree equivalent plus relevant work experience | International applicants need a completed first degree and relevant professional experience. Euro-FH states that admission is based on an Erststudium and qualified work experience, and it also describes an admissions route that starts from a first degree with specific credit totals and at least one year of qualified professional experience. |
| Admission via Master-Einstiegsprogramm for experienced professionals | Euro-FH also provides a route to enter the Master programme through its Master-Einstiegsprogramm for experienced professionals who do not meet the standard requirement of a completed first degree. This path requires completed vocational training and qualifying professional experience, including management responsibility, and results in admission to the Master programme under defined conditions. |
| English proficiency at B2 level | International applicants must have sufficient English skills at B2 level, as required for Master admission. Euro-FH states that a self-test is available to help applicants assess their English proficiency. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Human Resources / People management experience | Direct match | Euro-FH requires relevant professional experience for Master admission; applicants with work experience in HR/talent-related roles typically fit well with the programme focus. |
Language requirements
For admission to Euro-FH’s Master programme in Talent Management, international applicants must provide proof of sufficient English proficiency at the B2 level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 9240 / total program | Programme example pricing shown as total study fees for 18 months model (reduced monthly rate) with total EUR 9.252; and alternative total fees shown for other models. Use the programme's official PDF pricing for your selected study model. |
Proof of financial resources
International students typically need to show they can cover living costs and tuition costs before visa issuance. Use the official immigration guidance for Germany to identify the current required amount and supported proof documents.
- Proof of funds for Germany (as required by official German immigration/visa guidance for students)
- Any tuition-related payments required by the university for enrolment and study start
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - 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 | January - 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 | January - 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 supports postgraduate study in Germany in development-related fields and is designed for qualified applicants from developing countries. This Master in Talent Management can be eligible if your intended study and professional development are development-related as required by EPOS. |
📝 How to Apply
Check your eligibility path (standard Master entry or Master-Einstiegsprogramm)
Review which admissions route applies to you based on your completed first degree and professional experience. If you do not meet the standard requirements, check whether the Master-Einstiegsprogramm route applies to your background and management experience. Confirm that you can meet the English requirement (B2) before starting your application.
Prepare your required documents for enrolment review
Compile your CV (tabular and complete) and prepare digital copies/scans/photos of your first degree completion documents as requested by Euro-FH. Make sure your documents clearly reflect your academic and professional path. If you are applying through the experienced-professional route, ensure you can document the qualifying professional and management experience described by Euro-FH.
Submit your application through Euro-FH’s official process
Complete the online application during the admission window set by Euro-FH. Upload the required documents in the format requested by the university and submit all details accurately. After submission, follow any instructions from Euro-FH’s admissions team for next steps toward enrolment.