HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - Economics and Business Administration

About

HRM

* See the “Schedule” section.

Choose highly relevant and practice-oriented master's studies that will allow you to work on an international scale, plan your career based on your interests, and apply universal knowledge and competencies in many fields of activity!
For some time now, there has been a noticeable increase in demand for human resource management specialists in global markets, and it is projected that the need for professionals in this field will continue to grow in the future. This growth is driven by an increasing focus on employee retention and the need for HR managers to play a strategically significant role within organizations

The program's goal is to train highly qualified, modern human resource/personnel management specialists who can assess the human resource needs of an organization, its competencies, and find appropriate ways to direct employees' abilities to promote the growth of organizational intellectual capital and significantly increase the value added by the organization.

The Human Resource Management program is designed for graduates in Management, Economics, Organizational Psychology, and other social sciences who are seeking a career in human resource management or changing their specialization.

Important admission note for non-EU/EFTA applicants: The gap since completing your Bachelor's degree must not exceed five years.

For more information please write to the Faculty academic coordinator:

Schedule

The study programme is conducted remotely on weekday evenings from 5:45 PM to 9:00 PM (Lithuanian time) via the MS Teams platform. However, the defense of the Master's thesis will take place on campus, meaning all students must be physically present in Lithuania on the day of their thesis defense.

Each semester, students take 5 to 6 different subjects, organized in modules. Typically, 1 to 2 subjects are studied simultaneously, with new subjects beginning after the completion of the previous ones. The Master's thesis is defended in three stages, during the first, second, and third semesters.

You Will Learn

The Human Resource Management Programme focuses on practical issues and challenges relevant to modern, dynamic international companies. During your studies, you will acquire not only traditional competencies in Talent Management, Project Management, Human Resource Management, and Strategic management, but also pay significant attention to developing Cross-Cultural Management skills, Leadership development, and Change Management competencies.

The lecturers are experts in personnel management from various business fields who actively participate in the activities of the Personnel Management Professionals Association. They apply human resource/personnel management strategies and activities in practice, taking into account the specificities of organizations and market fluctuations.

Various active learning and practical methods are used in the studies, such as case analysis, discussions, cooperative learning, interactive tests and quizzes, and other activities that enhance student engagement and practical experience.

The study schedule is organized into modules, allowing students to concentrate on one subject, increasing student engagement, and the opportunity for each student to plan their study time individually.

Why to choose this program?

One of the highest quality Human Resource Management study programs in Lithuania.
1.5-year master's program.
Distance studies that can be combined with work.
Significant emphasis on developing Intercultural Team Management skills.
The program is popular between HR professionals, so you will learn not only from the knowledge provided by the lecturers but also from practical HR management examples shared by other students.
As human resource management professionals, you will have the opportunity to assist people at all stages of their careers. From recruiting new employees to helping them improve and grow in their roles, you can truly change people's lives!

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements for foreigners

A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
No less than 20 ECTS credits in the fields of Management and Business Administration, or at least one year of professional experience in the field of the study programme proven with an official document from the employer.
English language proficiency at a level not lower than B2 (following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)).
Motivational interview.

All international applicants must meet the general admission requirements.

Admission requirements for Lithuanian citizens

Applicants to this study program must meet at least one of the following criteria:

1) Completed first cycle university studies in the fields of Economics or Business and Public Management.

2) Completed first cycle university studies in other fields with at least 20 ECTS from the management (compulsory) and marketing, economics as well as business or public administration fields, or completed first cycle university studies in other fields and completed complementary* studies at VU FEBA.

3) Completed professional bachelor studies and complementary* studies at VU FEBA.

4) Completed first cycle university studies in other fields and acquired at least one year of professional work experience in the field of the study programme.

* Applicants who have completed complementary studies at other universities may apply only if the completed complementary studies meet the requirements of Vilnius University Faculty of Economics and Business Administration for complementary studies and provide a certificate of completion.

Lecturers

Virginijus TamaševičiusAsta StankevičienėŽygimantas GrakauskasGreta DrūteikienėRenata Korsakienė

Syllabus

1 semester

2 semester

3 semester

Career Opportunities

Vilnius University created opportunities for students interested in continuing their education to enter the doctoral studies, which are available in the English language; the best of our graduates might be offered employment at the university.

HR EN karjera

Žygimantas Grakauskas "In the context of globalization, as companies invest and carry out activities in various countries and create international teams of employees, the need for HRM specialists who know how to organize activities in a multicultural environment is increasing. During their studies, students gain the ability to work in multicultural teams by cooperating with students from foreign countries, and attracting lectures from abroad allows them to get acquainted with international practices that exist in companies of other countries. In this way, the proposed program in English can help to form the necessary competences corresponding to the modern challenges of HRM.“

Ramūnas Bagdonas, Head of HR Telia Lietuva; Chairman of the Board in HR professionals association

Testimonials

Rasa Lembutienė, Head of Peopable, JSC

Human resource management has always been the field that has interested me the most since my bachelor's studies. So after gaining more than 10 years of practical work experience in the field of personnel, I decided to deepen my theoretical knowledge and complete my master's studies at Vilnius University. I chose this university not by chance: before I joined, I knew that Vilnius University's studies in the field of personnel are one of the highest in Lithuania. Thanks to dedicated and professional lecturers and experienced colleagues, I gained not only additional theoretical knowledge, which is very useful in the day-to-day activities in the development of the recruitment and temporary employment agency in the Baltics, but also practical advice and examples. I recommend this study programme to all people who love the field of human resources and want to grow and improve in this field.

Olga Ermakova, HR Generalist UAB InData Labs

I’m currently pursuing my master’s degree in the HR Management program at Vilnius University. Being a student here is one of the most rewarding studying experiences of my life so far. The program provides a deep understanding of the principles, theories, practices and latest trends of HR management as well as it covers a wide range of topics such as talent management, training and development, performance management, corporate image management, business strategy management.
The program focuses both on academic knowledge in the HR sphere and on practical application, which involves case studies, guest lectures and best practice discussions. I feel that the experience at Vilnius University provides me the opportunity to grow as an individual and develop important skills such as critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving. The remote format of the program makes it possible to manage the studying alongside other commitments, for example, a full-time job, and the faculty are extremely attentive to student questions and needs. I’ve been working in the field of HR for some time now and this program allowed me to structure and enrich my lore, to broaden my horizons and gain new competencies due to knowledgeable and supportive professors. I’m convinced that this program proves highly valuable knowledge for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the field of HR.

Ernesta Scally-Juknevičienė

Recent developments in human resources have sparked my interest in pursuing my graduate studies in the human resource management program at Vilnius University. The Human Resource Management program fulfilled my expectations. The program design allows you to combine studies with work – lectures take place in the evenings; moreover, the online/hybrid format provides you with the opportunity to study from any location, as well as save time commuting to the university campus, which contributes to better time management and work-life-study balance.
A combination of academic and practitioner lecturers, guest speakers, in-depth, high-quality content, workshops, and relevant practical assignments allow you to grow individually and immediately apply gained knowledge in practice.
I recommend this program for HR professionals, managers, and entrepreneurs since the program allows for developing and growing your competencies in people management, leadership, and cross-cultural management. Moreover, it enhances strategic, critical thinking, resilience, and confidence to deal in an uncertain, volatile, complex, and ambiguous environment.

Fee & Finances

*Annual tuition fee: 5460 Eur

Tuition fee might be postponed, but no later than December 1 in the Autumn semester and May 1 in the Spring semester; or can be payed in installments no less than 30 % of the semester tuition fee before the first month of each semester and dividing the remaining sum to one or two instalments which have to be paid before 1 December in the Autumn semester and 1 May in the Spring semester.

*Tuition fee might change insignificantly due to state regulations.

STATE FUNDED PLACES AND LOANS

State-Funded Places for Bachelor Students

Citizens of the Republic of Lithuania or other member states of the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), persons (non-EU/EFTA) granted a right of permanent residence in the Republic of Lithuania, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the Diaspora and people of Lithuanian origin, can apply for the State-Funded Place in the programme.
For more information, please follow this link or contact us by e-mail at

State-Supported Loans

Students are granted the possibility to apply for State-Supported Loans that are issued through a selected bank for one academic year. Loans can be given in these cases:

– To cover the tuition fee. The maximum amount equals the yearly tuition fee for the study programme you attend. This loan is paid directly to the account of the University;
– To cover living expenses. The maximum amount currently is 2000,00 EUR per year. This loan is paid in equal monthly instalments until 1 July to the borrower's personal account (for last year students until graduation);
– For partial studies abroad. The maximum amount currently is 2400 EUR, to be paid all at once to the borrower's personal account.

The loan repayment period begins no later than 12 after graduation, or termination of studies and is repaid within no more than 15 years from the beginning of the repayment period.
The applications and disbursements of the study loans are carried out by the State Studies Foundation. Please note that there are requirements that you must meet in order to be able to apply for the loan. More information

TUITION FEE POSTPONEMENT/PAYMENT BY INSTALMENT

Students who pay for their studies can apply for:

– Postponement of tuition fee for the semester for no later than December 1 in the Autumn semester and May 1 in the Spring semester;
– Semester tuition fee payment by instalments – paying no less than 30 % of the semester tuition fee before the first month of each semester and dividing the remaining sum to one or two instalments which have to be paid before December 1 in the Autumn semester and May 1 in the Spring semester.

Applications for both of the options are only available form the second year of the studies for those admitted via the admission system at apply.vu.lt. Applications are welcome during the first month of each semester via the eStudent environment.

TUITION FEE REDUCTION & COMPENSATION

The tuition fee for the semester could be reduced:

– For students actively engaged in scientific research at the University, for one semester.

Up to 100 % of the semester tuition fee could be reduced for the students who are champions or prize winners of the world or European student research contests, co-authors of inventions patented by the European Patent Office (EPO), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), or the Japan Patent Office (JPO).

From 30 % to 90 % of the tuition fee could be reduced for students, who are champions or prize winners of Lithuanian research contests.

– For students actively engaged in cultural activities at the University for the period no less than two years, for one semester.

From 30 % to 90 % of the fee could be reduced for students, who as members of the University’s performance art groups, have represented the University and become winners of awards and prizes at international and national music, theatre, choir, folklore contests or festivals.

– For students actively engaged in sports and so representing the University, for one semester.

Up to 100 % of the fee could be reduced for sportsman students if they are members of or candidates to the national Olympic team, world champions and prize winners in adult or youth competitions of their chosen branch of sport, European champions and prize winners, champions and prize-winners of world student championships.

From 30 % to 90 % of the fee could be reduced for students, who are champions and prize winners of Lithuanian championships, SELL (Baltic Student Games) champions and prize winners, champions of Lithuanian student games, members of Lithuanian national adult and youth teams, members of the University teams.

– For employees of the University (with the possibility to distribute the payments within semesters).

Up to 70 % of the tuition fee could be reduced for employees of the University who have been working at the University part-time or full-time for at least 10 months.

More information regarding the reduction of tuition fees could be found at the Description of the Procedure of Payment, Reimbursement, and Recovery of Tuition Fees at Vilnius University.

Tuition Fee Compensation

The tuition fees paid for separate semesters could be compensated for students with excellent learning outcomes. The students who have the right for tuition fee compensation must:

– Be eligible for State-Funded study places at Lithuanian higher education institutions (Citizens of the Republic of Lithuania or other member states of the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA) or the United Kingdom (UK), persons (non-EU/EFTA/UK) granted a right of permanent residence in the Republic of Lithuania, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the Diaspora and people of Lithuanian origin);

– Have no academic debts;

– Have reached the excellent or typical level of learning achievements.

The list of students who have achieved the best learning outcomes is provided to the State Studies Foundation by the University. Tuition fees are compensated every year. Students granted tuition fee compensation are informed personally and are ought to submit an application for the compensation to the State Studies Foundation. You can get more information by contacting the State Studies Foundation.

TRANSFER TO SATE-FUNDED PLACES

Students in places not funded by State may transfer to State-Funded places if:

– They are eligible for State-Funded places at Lithuanian higher education institutions (Citizens of the Republic of Lithuania or other member states of the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA) or the United Kingdom (UK), persons (non-EU/EFTA/UK) granted a right of permanent residence in the Republic of Lithuania, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the Diaspora and people of Lithuanian origin);

– They comply with the criteria of good study performance;

– There is an available State-Funded place after a student at the same study same field of study, the same form and the same course is expelled from the University, or terminates the studies. In cases like this transfer is proceeded twice a year, during the first month of each semester;

– There is an available State-Funded place after a student in the same field of study, the same form and the same course loses their State-Funded place during rotation. In cases like this, State-Funded places are filled once a year, after the rotation – before 15 October.

Information regarding available State-Funded places is announced by the Academic Core Unit on their website and on the eStudent environment.

The transfer of students to and from State-Funded places is proceeded by each of the Academic Core Units following the temporary Description of the Procedure for the Rotation and Ranking of Vilnius University Students Based on their Learning Outcomes.

More information regarding assessment and rotation could be found here

SCHOLARSHIPS

VU FEBA Admission Scholarship

Ten one-off Scholarships equal to 1000,00 EUR each will be awarded for the most motivated and competent international students applying to the Bachelor's and Master‘s programmes of Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.
The Scholarship is payable directly to the successful applicant after their arrival to study at Vilnius University Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.

Eligibility:
Candidate from any foreign country will be awarded after successful admission procedure and motivation interview to any Bachelor's and Master‘s study programme at Vilnius University Faculty of Economics and Business Administration. The ranking of best students will be made after motivation interview where students get points depending on their grades, motivation to study in Lithuania, Vilnius University and chosen study programme. If different students get same score, then grades average is compared, if also coincides the higher motivation score will be evaluated. To get the scholarship students must pay first tuition fee for their studies.

Scholarships To Get During the Study Period

All students of the University can apply for different scholarships during the study period. The way these scholarships are disbursed is stipulated by the Vilnius University Scholarship Regulations and the Lithuanian Law. More information

Incentive Scholarship – a monthly scholarship for students with excellent learning outcomes. The scholarship is granted for students every semester for the results of the previous semester – in March for the results of the Autumn semester and in October – for the results of the Spring semester.

The provided amount (60,00 EUR or 100,00 EUR) depends on the learning outcomes (the student's place in the rank of students each semester). Around 10 % of the course students get the incentive scholarship.

One-Off Social Scholarship – a scholarship, provided in the case of financial problems caused by such unfortunate events as the illness of the student or a family member, the death of a relative, natural disaster and so on. Applications for the scholarship can be filled at the eStudent environment anytime throughout the study period.

The size of the scholarship (from 80,00 EUR to 480,00 EUR) highly depends on how difficult the situation is to the applicant.

One-Off Earmarked Scholarship – a scholarship granted for students with relevant achievements in sports, cultural and scientific/social activities. The application for the scholarship with the required documents could be submitted to the eStudent environment until 25 March in the Spring semester and until 25 October in the Autumn semester.

The size of the scholarship (form 40,00 EUR to 600,00 EUR) depends on the achievements.

Nominal Scholarship – a scholarship granted for students based on certain fields of activity for their achievements or contributions in these fields. The grounds and principles of granting nominal scholarships are established in the regulations of a specific nominal scholarship and/or support agreement. Please contact the Academic Core Unit where you study to find out your options.

Social Scholarship – a scholarship (260,00 EUR) provided by the State Studies Foundation granted for students who meet at least one of these requirements:
– If they come from a family with a difficult financial situation;
– If their working ability is reduced to 45 % or more;
– If they are not older than 25 and have been granted guardianship before their full legal age.

You can only be granted the social scholarship if you as well are a citizen of a European Union (EU) of European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member country, or if you are an international student (citizen of non-EU or non-European Economic Area country) and have been granted permanent residency in Lithuania (not applicable for foreigners of Lithuanian origins).
The applications for social scholarships have to be submitted to the State Studies Foundation from the 15 September until 10 October in the Autumn semester and from 20 January until 20 February in the Spring semester. Please contact the State Studies Foundation for more detailed information.

Support for Foreigners of Lithuania

Social Scholarship – provided for students in a tender row based on the study programme and the year of studies, the form of the studies and the achievements. The scholarship (130,00 EUR) is granted each semester and is disbursed every month.

Social Disbursement – granted for foreigners of Lithuania who meet one of these requirements:

– Students of age 26 and under, whose both parents or guardians are dead (319,00 EUR);

– Students of age 26 and under, whose one of parents or guardians is dead (261,00 EUR);

– Students of age 26 and under, whose one of parents or guardians has a disability (232,00 EUR);

– Students of age 26 and under, who come from large families where at least 3 underage children or young adults (of age 26 and under) are enrolled on formal education programs (203,00 EUR).

The applications for social scholarships and social disbursements have to be submitted to the State Studies Foundation until September 30 in the Autumn semester and February 20 in the Spring semester. Please contact the State Studies Foundation for more detailed information.

State Scholarship for the Lithuanian Language and Culture Courses

Education Exchanges Support Foundation takes pleasure in offering Lithuanian state scholarships for students, lecturers and researchers of foreign countries to attend Lithuanian language and culture courses.
More information.