University of Cyprus aims to establish itself as a Pioneer Research Institution achieving International Scientific Recognition in European Higher Education, offering Competitive Programmes and to become a Centre of Excellence in the wider Euro - Mediterranean Region.
An analysis of the world’s most admired companies shows that the most important success factor, one of the few ways that organizations can gain long-term, sustainable competitive advantage, is the effective acquisition and management of their people.The Master’s Program in Human Resource Management (M.Sc. in HRM) of the University of Cyprus offers professionals in-depth knowledge and skills on how to achieve such an advantage through people in a variety of organizational settings.HRM is a fundamental component of the competitiveness, effectiveness, and sustainability of any organization, as it influences who are hired, how they are trained, evaluated, and compensated, and what steps are taken to retain them. In turn, HRM plays a critical role in predicting employees’ behavior, attitudes, and performance. Increasingly, the task of managing and developing people is shared between human resource and other managers within organizations.Put simply, if an organization wants good people, then it must practice requisite HRM. The program focuses on the role of managers and how they can develop and implement effective and efficient human resource management practices (e.g., selection, evaluation, compensation) that support the strategic objectives of their organizations.In doing so, the program offers students the opportunity to learn from leading HRM and organizational experts within Europe and beyond and to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. In addition, it provides valuable knowledge and skills to help advance students’ career as well as access to a strong human resource management network in Cyprus. Finally, it enables students to strengthen their analytical, team, and communication skills, and increase their understanding of business ethics and social responsibility.
To be admitted to the Program, the following is required
Undergraduate Degree in any field of Study
Proof of proficiency in the English language through IELTS or TOEFL exams
IELTS - 7.0
TOEFL iBT - 100
IGCSE/GCE - B
TOEFL - 230
Two recommendations from professors and/or work supervisors
A CV and a Statement of Purpose
A personal interview