Human Resources Management

The Bachelor’s program in Human Resources Management is ideal for a quick and sustainable entry into the world of HR. You will acquire specialist knowledge and consulting skills in the top topics of the modern working world, such as people & culture, new work, recruiting, personnel development and training, change management, economics and law, AI and HR trends. We also teach organizational design expertise for organizations in the digitalized, globalized working world.

Special highlights include the opportunity to complete trainer training and acquire further certifications in cooperation with Austrian Standards (E-Learning Manager, Personnel Selection Expert, Personnel Development Expert).

Exciting practical projects with companies from the business world are also on the curriculum.

The Bachelor’s program in Human Resources Management is taught in German. In the third semester, teaching takes place in English as part of our internationalization semester. Otherwise, only individual modules are taught in English.

At FHWien der WKW, you study real business. All study programs have a high practical relevance. Two-thirds of our lecturers come directly from the business world and pass on their specialist knowledge and professional experience to our students. Of course, scientific principles and theories are also taught.

In addition to exciting practical projects with clients from the business world and the teaching of practical skills in human resources management (e.g. strategy, performance management, administration, personnel marketing etc.), personnel development (e.g. potential analysis, continuing education and e-learning, mentoring programs etc.), labor law, recruiting processes, electronic human resources management, business administration and organizational development (e.g. organizational culture, change management etc.), the Bachelor’s program in Human Resources Management includes a mandatory professional internship.

The Bachelor’s program in Human Resources Management is suitable for

• individuals who are not yet working in the field of human resource management and would like to qualify for it through training.
• individuals who are already working in human resources and would like to further their qualifications through university education.
• external consultants who would like to increase their efficiency by improving their knowledge base.

The Bachelor’s program in Human Resources Management lasts a total of 6 semesters.

The Bachelor’s program in Human Resources Management is offered both full-time and part-time.

The full-time program runs from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and occasionally in the evenings or on Saturdays.

Lectures for the part-time program take place Monday through Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., Friday from 2:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The distance learning component accounts for 30 to 40% of the program.

For the Bachelor’s program in Human Resources Management, you should plan for an average weekly workload of approximately 30 hours (including lectures, preparation and follow-up work for courses and self-study).

The part-time variant is designed to enable working professionals to efficiently combine their career and studies. It is structured in such a way that you only need to take vacation or compensatory time off in exceptional cases. We recommend a workload of up to 30 hours per week. If you already have experience in part-time study, a higher workload is also possible. It is important that you give your studies a central place in your everyday life.

No, proof of employment is not required. Due to the flexible schedule, part-time study programs give working professionals the opportunity to efficiently combine their career and studies. However, employment is not mandatory.

A semester abroad is mandatory for all of our full-time study programs. For the part-time variant, the semester abroad is optional.

A semester abroad is an unforgettable experience and offers a unique opportunity to get to know foreign cultures, improve foreign language skills and make international friends. It is also a great asset on your resume.

FHWien der WKW cooperates with approximately 160 partner universities worldwide. An overview of our partner universities can be found here. Please note that not every partner institution is suitable for every study program. You can use the map to filter which partner universities are suitable for your study program.

When applying for a semester abroad, students must specify four partner universities where they would like to spend their semester abroad (1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th choice). Places for study abroad are allocated based on average grades. If average grades are the same, there are additional selection criteria such as the first-come-first-served principle, based on the date of submission of the application.

Yes, you must complete a professional internship as part of the Bachelor’s program in Human Resources Management. Credit may be granted for professionals working in a related field.

Upon completion of the Bachelor’s program in Human Resources Management, you will be awarded the academic degree Bachelor of Arts in Business (BA).

Thanks to our practical lectures, our graduates are highly sought after on the job market. Our alumni pursue careers in the following professional fields:

• Human resources management employee in SMEs
• Human resources employee in large companies and corporations
• HR business partner
• Training and development manager
• Recruiting/human resources development specialist
• Human resources controlling/human resources administration employee

Here you can find a video (in German) of our graduate Sophie Landauf.

FHWien der WKW has its own job platform for students and graduates. In the Career Center, you will find exciting jobs and internships from companies in various industries. The platform also provides helpful career and application tips.

Once a year in fall, FHWien der WKW also holds its Career Day. This career fair offers a free CV check and an application photo shoot. You can also get in touch with exciting companies and find out about current job vacancies.

Tuition fees amount to € 363.36 per semester for EU and EEA citizens, Swiss citizens and third-country nationals with exceptional circumstances. Third-country nationals who do not qualify for exceptional circumstances are required to pay different tuition fees.

In addition to the tuition fees, the ÖH contribution and the special contribution of € 25.20 per semester must be paid.

A detailed list of costs and exceptions for third-country nationals can be found here.

(As of August 2025)

Under certain conditions, students are entitled to various forms of financial support (e.g. study grants, travel allowances, insurance contributions, childcare allowances) and scholarships (e.g. graduation scholarships, self-support scholarships). The ÖH FHWien is available to answer any questions you may have.

In accordance with the Study Grant Act (Studienförderungsgesetz), merit-based scholarships are also awarded each year for outstanding achievements in the previous academic year. The amount of each scholarship is determined annually by the Federal Ministry of Science and Research and ranges from EUR 726.72 (double tuition fees) to EUR 1,500.00. You will be informed annually about the application and award process by mail.

(As of August 2025)

All information on admission requirements, the admissions procedure, dates and deadlines, as well as helpful downloads, instructions and FAQ can be found here.

The program starts every year in September.

For first-semester students, there is a kick-off event where you can meet the Head of Program and lecturers as well as your fellow students and receive important information about the university of applied sciences and your study program.