People at the Forefront: People Management, Organizational Development & Transformation.
People are crucial for managing today's business challenges. Leveraging their potential demands specialists and leaders equipped with practical solutions. Our multidisciplinary Master's program prepares students with a robust theoretical foundation and a practical focus for careers in people management and organizational development.
Why study with us:
The focus of people management as a strategic and entrepreneurial task is unique and we have students from all over the globe coming for this program. However, it also qualifies you for more traditional HRM job positions.
Our program is flexible and individual: Students have a great deal of flexibility in designing their studies, and they can determine the start, duration and course load based on their individual needs.
Our university meets the highest standards of excellence. AACSB accreditation is globally recognized as the most prestigious and longstanding form of specialized accreditation attainable by institutions and their business programs.
Why our Major People Management and Organisation
- Future-proof skills for the digital and AI-driven workplace: Gain essential future skills in People Management, HRM, leadership and organisational development—competencies that remain crucial despite automation and digital transformation.
- Learn from leading experts in HRM & global organisational development: Benefit from HSLU’s recognised expertise in People Management, New Work, digitalisation and global HR trends—ideal preparation for careers in Switzerland and internationally.
- Real-world HR experience and strong industry networks: Work on practice-based projects with partner companies, apply your knowledge in HRM, leadership and organisational development, and access excellent career opportunities.
- International study environment & strong alumni network: Join a diverse, international community and connect with a global alumni network that supports careers in HR, People & Culture, leadership and organisational development worldwide.
What you will learn:
- People Management and Digital Transformation: Learn how digitalisation, AI, big data and algorithmisation are changing HRM and people management. Assess the opportunities and risks of digital transformation for organisations and modern working environments. Develop analytical, strategic and implementation skills to successfully shape digital HR and new work processes.
- People Management and Strategy: Transform megatrends such as demographic change, changing values and skills gaps into effective people strategy for a specific company. Deepen your knowledge of leadership, organisational design, cultural development and the design of the employee lifecycle (recruiting, talent management, development). Develop strategic HR skills that are crucial for corporate development and future viability.
- Developing Creative and Innovative Capabilities: Strengthen the innovation and creativity skills of employees, teams and organisations. Use proven methods of innovation management, design thinking and creative problem-solving approaches. An international block week deepens your role as a people & organisation business partner for innovation.
- Collaborative Learning and Organisational Development: Design collaborative knowledge and learning processes, organisational learning and modern new work development processes. Train in network building, moderation and conflict management skills, and change management support. A simulation project provides practical experience in organisational development, transformation and team dynamics.
- Psychological Competences for the Flexible, Agile Work Environment: Analyse the psychological factors that influence modern work – motivation, health, collaboration and performance. Learn how HR and leadership can design agile, flexible and hybrid working models in a healthy and effective way. Develop occupational and organisational psychology skills to promote wellbeing, productivity and sustainable performance.
- Global HR Perspectives: Understand global HR processes such as international recruiting, talent management, leadership development and global mobility. Learn how HR supports international corporate strategies as a strategic business partner. Case studies and practical insights prepare you for international HR roles, intercultural collaboration and global organisations.
Graduate profile:
Graduates from the Major in People Management and Organisation will be well trained for a career in all areas of people management and organisational transformation. They will be well equipped with a practical and hands-on background to develop organisations in all industries.
- At the same time, they have completed a scientifically sound and application-oriented university education at the Master's level of 90 ECTS-credits.
- Their knowledge and skills enable them to quickly familiarize themselves with all aspects of people management and transformational processes.
Field of activity:
Fields of activity for graduates of the Major People Management and Organisation
1. People Management & HRM
- HR Business Partner / People & Culture Business Partner
- HR Manager / HR Generalist
- Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiting Specialist
- Employer Branding Manager
- Compensation & Benefits Specialist / Total Rewards Specialist
- Talent Management Specialist / Leadership Development Specialist
- Employee Experience Manager
- HR Technology Specialist / HRIS Specialist
2. Organisational Development & Transformation
- Organisational Development (OD) Specialist
- Change Manager / Change Management Consultant
- New Work / Agile Transformation Specialist
- Culture & Engagement Manager
- Learning & Development (L&D) Manager
- Team and Leadership Development Specialist
- Strategy and Transformation Consultant
3. Leadership, Consulting & Business Development
- Project Manager – Transformation & Innovation
- Internal Consultant – Business Development / Organisational Development
- Management Consultant (People, Organisation, HR)
- Innovation & Creativity Manager / Innovation Enablement Specialist
- Start-up Founder in HR, PeopleTech or Innovation
- People & Organisation Research Specialist
4. International HR & Global People Functions
- Global HR Manager / International HR Business Partner
- Talent Mobility & Expatriate Management Specialist
- Global Learning & Leadership Development Specialist
- HR Governance / Ethics & Compliance Specialist
- Intercultural People & Organisation Consultant
Details:
Time model
- full-time, part-time and work-study
- The majority of lectures take place on two days of the week on which attendance is required (currently Monday and Tuesday).
Tuition fees
- Annual tuition for Swiss students: CHF 1,600
- Annual tuition EEA: CHF 2,600
- Annual tuition non-EEA: CHF 2,600
Duration
- 2 years (standard duration of studies)
- It is possible to complete the programme in 3 semesters or up to 6 semesters
