The information and program qualifications related to the Human Resources Management Master of Science Program, under the Department of Industrial Engineering of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
In today's business world, human resources management is crucial for the success of organizations. Significant work related to human resources is being carried out, particularly in all medium and large-scale companies. Some of these practices include recruitment, termination, wage management, performance management, training planning and management, and career management. Examining human resources activities and their impact on the organization, as well as replanning actions based on the results obtained from these studies, require deep expertise. Therefore, it is of great importance for those who wish to specialize in human resources management to pursue an extensive educational program.
Students enrolled in the Human Resources Management master's program will have the opportunity to acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The program offers students in-depth knowledge on various subjects, including international human resources management, strategic management, project management, innovation management, organizational culture and conflict management, employee motivation and leadership, managerial decision-making, and human resources analytics and modeling. Additionally, through case studies, project assignments, and master's thesis, students will have the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge they have gained.
Students participating in the program will be able to follow developments related to human resources on a global scale, foresee the outcomes of human resources practices, and plan human resources activities to enhance organizational performance. In this way, the need for qualified human resources necessary for enterprises to sustain their competitive advantage will be met.
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Program Profile
The program aims to train future human resources managers who will actively participate in the global business world, especially in our country and the Turkic States, as well as work in academia and projects.
Additionally, it aims to prepare students for doctoral studies by facilitating research contributing to the field of HR.
Registration Requirements
Application Term : 2024-2025 Spring Semester
Application Dates : 06.12.2024 09:00:00 - 03.02.2025 17:00:00 ( UTC/GMT+3 )
Application Requirements (For T.C Nationality) ALES Equally Weighted must be minimum 75 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 700, new system GRE minimum 155 ). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.5/4 (65/100). Accepted programs: All undergraduate programs. The teaching language method of this program is Turkish. To have at least a C1 level Turkish Proficiency Certificate (For foreign national students). English is not a requirement to start education.
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 7
Application Requirements (For International Students) ALES Equally Weighted must be minimum 75 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 700, new system GRE minimum 155 ). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.5/4 (65/100). Accepted programs: All undergraduate programs. The teaching language method of this program is Turkish. To have at least a C1 level Turkish Proficiency Certificate (For foreign national students). English is not a requirement to start education.
Quota (For International Students): 7
Application Page Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles
Application requirements, application dates, and quotas are updated in real-time from the Application System.
Program Learning Environments
Program courses are carried out at ITU Faculty of Management (Maçka Campus). ITU Ninova e-learning system (https://ninova.itu.edu.tr/tr/) is used for all courses in the program, where lecture notes and presentations, homework documents are distributed to students, announcements are made, and students upload their homework and term projects.
English Proficiency
The teaching language method of this program is Turkish. English is not a requirement to start education.
Regulations and Guidelines
Academic Calendar
Course Plans
Course Schedules
Course Adjustment and Exemption Procedures
Program Educational Objectives
The program aims to train future human resources managers who will actively participate in the global business world, especially in our country and the Turkic States, as well as work in academia and projects.
Additionally, it aims to prepare students for doctoral studies by facilitating research contributing to the field of HR.
Program Mission:
The mission of the program is to transfer the scientific and applied knowledge of human resources management to future HR managers who will work in business, academia, and projects.
Program Vision:
Aligned with Istanbul Technical University's core strategies, the program envisions educating globally recognized human resources managers who can effectively lead human capital in line with contemporary conditions.
Measurement and Evaluation
Evaluating Student Success
The student success is evaluated considering Articles 56, 57, 58, and 59 of the Istanbul Technical University Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles.
ARTICLE 56 - Before the enrollment for the courses begins, the faculty member who offers the course informs the Program Executive Committee about the types, number and contribution percentage to the final grade of the studies within the semester, as well as requirements for a right to take the semester final exam. These requirements shall be finalized by approval of the Program Executive Committee and approval of the chair of the department, who declares them to the student and informs the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 57 - A student may appeal the final grade of a course within one week following the announcement of the grades. Appeals must be submitted to the Graduate School in writing. The relevant faculty member shall re-evaluate the student's success status and submit the result to the Graduate School within one week. Appeals not submitted within the prescribed time frame shall not be considered by the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 58 - Courses in graduate programs shall be evaluated according to the following grading system.
| Grade Description |
Grade |
Scale |
| Excellent |
AA |
4.00 |
| Very good plus |
BA+ |
3.75 |
| Very good |
BA |
3.50 |
| Good plus |
BB+ |
3.25 |
| Good |
BB |
3.00 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB+ |
2.75 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB |
2.50 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC+ |
2.25 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC |
2.00 |
| Fail |
FF |
0.00 |
| Fail(No Exam) |
VF |
0.00 |
ARTICLE 59 - Students who wish to improve their cumulative grade point average may retake courses during the course-taking period. The most recent grade will be counted for the repeated courses.
Internship
There is no internship in this program.
Graduation Requirements
- Considering the courses undertaken during the undergraduate program, students are expected to successfully complete the Scientific Preparation courses identified by the Program Executive Board.
- It is mandatory for students to enroll in at least 6-credit courses in both the first and second semesters.
- Attaining a minimum weighted cumulative GPA of 3.00, along with successful completion of the seminar course and thesis, is necessary for graduation.
- Among the eight courses required, four must be completed from the compulsory courses outlined in the curriculum, while the remaining four should be elective courses.
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Master of Science Title : -
Program Employment Opportunities
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- Work in various positions in the field of Human Resources in medium and large-scale companies operating in different sectors in our country and around the world, as well as in public institutions.
- Conduct evaluations and provide guidance in Human Resources studies, and steer human resources activities (HR Consultancy).
- Reach the level to pursue a doctoral degree in the field of human resources.
Number of Graduates
There are no graduates.
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 The ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the Human Resources Management area (skill), developing and intensifying those knowledge (knowledge), Interpreting and forming new types of knowledge by combining the knowledge from the Human Resources Management area and knowledge from various other disciplines (skill).
P.O.2 Using the knowledge and the skills for problem solving and/or application in inter-disciplinary studies (Area Specific Competency), grasping the inter-disciplinary interaction related to the Human Resources Management area (knowledge)
P.O.3 Solving the problems faced in the Human Resources Management area by making use of the research methods (skill), developing new strategic approaches to solve the unforeseen and complex problems arising in the practical processes of the Human Resources Management area and coming up with solutions while taking responsibility (Competence to work independently and take responsibility), assessing the specialistic knowledge and skill gained through the study with a critical view and directing one’s own learning process (Learning competence), the ability to carry out a specialistic study related to the Human Resources Management area independently (Competence to work independently and take responsibility)
P.O.4 Fulfilling the leader role in the environments where solutions are sought for the problems related to the Human Resources Management area (Competence to work independently and take responsibility), ability to see and develop social relationships and the norms directing these relationships with a critical look and the ability to take action to change these when necessary (Communication and social competency).
P.O.5 Paying regard to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collecting, interpreting, practicing and announcing processes of the Human Resources Management area related data and the ability to teach these values to others (Area specific competency), developing strategy, policy and application plans concerning the subjects related to the Human Resources Management area and the ability to evaluate the end results of these plans within the frame of quality processes (Area specific competency).
P.O.6 Using the computer software together with the information and communication technologies efficiently and according to the needs of the Human Resources Management area (Communication and social competency), proficiency in a foreign language and establishing written and oral communication with that language (Communication and social competency), the ability to present one’s own work within the international environments orally, visually and in written forms (Area specific competency), systematically transferring the current developments in the Human Resources Management area and one’s own work to other groups in and out the Human Resources Management area; in written, oral and visual forms (Communication and social competency).
Program Coordinator
Head of the Department
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