Master of Science in Business Administration (HRM and Organizational Management)

The focus of Business Administration is on how a business is organised, and on how it does business. You gain insight into the structure of a business, its internal dynamics and its external relationships with stakeholders, and you learn to understand those stakeholders better. This will enable you to make successful business decisions. The Master’s programme offers you an understanding of one of the domains that traditionally constitute an important challenge for businesses. We prepare you for managerial positions in one of the functional management domains (e.g., HRM, taxation, finance). You learn how customers think, what the importance is of a fiscal environment, how to set up an efficient HR policy, how to use IT to monitor profitability, what points to consider when financing new activities, or how to make strategic goals more feasible by means of an optimal business structure.

The main subject of 'HR and Organisational Management' primarily focuses on the intersection of strategy, numbers, and individuals. You blend a deep understanding of human capital with a strong focus on strategy and data, aligned with the current labour market's challenges. You engage deeply in course units such as Strategic Human Resource Management and Social Dialogue. Through course units such as HR analytics and Research Methods you develop strong analytical skills. Staffing and Employer Branding focuses on the attractiveness of organisations to (prospective) employees. The People Management and Leadership course unit teaches essential leadership skills. Our evidence-based programme provides the tools to align human potential with strategic goals for optimal advantage. You will be able to play a key role in shaping the future of work.

We offer a choice of five main subjects: Taxation, Finance and Risk Management, Management and IT, HRM and Organisational Management, and Commercial Management. Each of these main subjects encompasses a work placement in the second term, as well as the course unit ‘Strategic Management’, including a business game.

In addition to the (domain) Master’s programme described above, you can also choose a Master’s Programme in Teaching (in Dutch: Educatieve Master). Find out more at www.ugent.be/educatievemaster (in Dutch).

The Master of Science in Business Administration opens doors to executive positions in corporate life, where management is key. You acquire a broad range of competencies, allowing you find your way in the many challenges a modern business has to face. You will find yourself holding a responsible position, in which you will experience personal fulfilment. Other options are the government, public institutions or non-profit organisations. Finally, there is the option of becoming a self-employed accountant, tax advisor or management consultant.

The job opportunities for HR and Organisational Management graduates in the profit and non-profit sectors are manifold, too: quality manager, HR and career advancement manager, HR manager, organisational developer, strategic analyst, recruitment officer, etc...