It's all about people!
Welcome to the Master's program People Management
If you are communicative and digitally savvy, enjoy working with people, and want to shape innovative People Management in companies, then you've come to the right place.
If you have any questions about your studies or the application process, please contact the study program coordinator , Christina Brück: 0641/309-2725 or This email address is being protected from spam bots! To display JavaScript must be turned on!
- High practical orientation through projects and case studies
- Personal atmosphere through small groups
- International focus
- Great CHE results
- Diverse career prospects

Study content
With our Master's degree People Management you can...
- Successfully supporting companies in the war for talent by attracting, motivating and retaining employees
- to design People Management holistically and innovatively
- Find sustainable solutions to complex issues
- Use digital technologies efficiently and effectively
You learn...
- People Management know-how, both data- and theory-based
- General Management Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Methodological skills for solving complex tasks and problems
- Social and personal skills for a successful career
The module handbooks and examination regulations can be found here.
Career prospects
With this Master's degree, you can pursue a career in various roles and industries. 91% of our graduates signed an employment contract even before completing their Master's degree. They often work in the following fields:
- in senior HR roles in companies and organizations across all industries as HR business partners
- in Strategic People Management
- in personnel recruitment
- in employee compensation
- in personnel development
- in personnel and management consultancies (Korn Ferry, Accenture, Cap Gemini)
in international corporations (e.g. Bosch, Ferrero, Siemens Healthineers, Deutsche Börse) - in large medium-sized companies (e.g. Schunk, Volksbank Mittelhessen, Viessmann)
Application
To start with us you need...
- a first bachelor's degree in business administration or a related study program with a final grade of 2.5 or better
- English knowledge at level B2
- For a first degree with 180 ECTS, you complete an additional semester before registering for your master's thesis.
Applications for the summer semester are possible from December 1st to February 28th via the THM E-Campus. If you would like to start in the winter semester, please contact the study program coordinator : This email address is being protected from spam bots! To display JavaScript must be turned on!
International students have different (earlier) deadlines. They can apply via Uni-Assist.
Please note: You can apply with your transcript of records even before you graduate. The official degree certificate can be submitted later in consultation with the student administration office.
Further information about the application process can be found here. If you have any questions, Christina Brück will be happy to assist you This email address is being protected from spam bots! To display JavaScript must be turned on!
Additional semester
If you have acquired a degree with 180 ECTS, then complete an additional semester before registering for your master's thesis. Here you can choose between a 20-week internship or completing modules worth 30 ECTS either at the THM or during a semester abroad.
THM Business School has partnerships with universities in Europe as well as in the USA, Canada, Australia and Chile. A complete overview can be found here.
Learn more about studying abroad here. Our international coordinator , Heike Siebert, will be happy to assist you with any questions regarding options, funding opportunities, organizational matters, and other concerns.
Information about the internship At home or abroad you will receive from the study program coordinator Christina Brück: This email address is being protected from spam bots! To display JavaScript must be turned on!
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important links
- Application via the e-campus for applicants with a German degree or via Uni-Assist for applicants with an international degree
- THM Business School on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook
- Reviews on Studycheck and information about the CHE ranking
- Moodle for information on individual modules, information service, etc.
- Current timetable
- Exam schedule and exam registration
- Information about the master's thesis: https://www.thm.de/w/studium/generales/thesis-und-studienstudium#masterthesis-3












