Public and Social Policy and Human Resources

Master’s studies in Public Policy and Human Resources promote the understanding and practical application of current approaches and methods of solving the problems of public and social policy and human resources. Attention is paid to organisations as well as other actors who take part in designing, implementing or administering programmes in public policy fields. Students learn how to use theories of policymaking and how to implement programmes dealing with public and social policy as well as methods of evaluation of using public and social policy measures. Learning about research methods strengthens students’ skills and abilities in reflecting on social problems, the living situations of potential clients, and the ways of approaching them in practice. Students must choose from one of three specialisations: 1) Social Policy; 2) Personnel Management and Organisation Development; or 3) Labour Market, Employment Policy and Human Resources Development. These specialisations differ in terms of subject. However, their common feature is a stress on the practical utilisation of theoretical, multidisciplinary foundations of analysing public/social issues and determining strategies to address them.