Aim of the Program

Aim of the Program

Human resource management is a very important function in every organization. Without human resource management, organizations cannot effectively recruit and retain employees, improve and develop the organization, and maintain an effective, functional workplace culture and environment. The role of human resource practices is to manage the people in a workplace to achieve the organization's mission and strengthen the culture. When done effectively, HR managers can assist in the training and development of existing employees, as well as recruiting new professionals with the skills necessary to realize the company's goals. In particular, human resources units have an important role in maintaining and sustaining the competitive strength of organizations. The proposed Human Resources Management Master's Program with Thesis will contribute to the training of expert personnel and managers in the field of human resources and will provide an opportunity for those who want to improve themselves in this field.

Structure of the Program

Doğuş University Human Resources Management (Thesis / Non-Thesis) Master's Program can be done optionally with or without thesis.

The Master's program in Human Resources Management with thesis consists of at least seven courses and a non-credit seminar course and thesis study, provided that they are not less than twenty-one credits in total. The number of courses and total credits can be increased with the decision of the Graduate School Board and the approval of the Senate. "Seminar Course" and "Thesis Study" are non-credit and are evaluated as "successful" or "unsuccessful". A master's program with thesis consists of a total of at least 120 ECTS credits, including at least eight courses including seminar course and thesis study, provided that an academic year is not less than 60 ECTS credits. The student has to register for the thesis period every semester starting from the semester following the appointment of the advisor at the latest.

The master's program in Human Resources Management without thesis consists of at least 10 (ten) courses and "Term Project" course, provided that it is not less than thirty credits and 60 ECTS. "Term Project" course is non-credit and is evaluated as "successful" or "unsuccessful".