Human Resource Management

You benefit from a modular programme. Depending on your educational background and your professional experience, you can choose one of the two following study models. 

Both study models conclude with a master’s thesis worth 12 ECTS credits. In total, 60 ECTS credits are required to obtain the EMBA. 

Study model 1

This model is tailored for those looking for a change in career direction to HR and who have at least two years of work experience following their degree. 

• CAS Human Resource Management
  HR principles and processes
  12 ECTS Credits, Start: spring semester
• CAS Human Resource Development
  HR strategy, policy and development 
  12 ECTS Credits, Start: autumn semester
• CAS Human Centered Organization
  New working environments: People in focus 
  12 ECTS Credits, Start: spring semester
• CAS Obligatory Free Choice ¹⁾
  General Management, law 
  12 ECTS Credits, Start: Frühlings- oder Herbstsemester

¹⁾ For the mandatory module, you must choose one CAS from General Management and Law listed below. Admission to an elective CAS is granted on based on your previous experience, qualifications and guidance from a study advisor Some CASs have special admission requirements.

• CAS Business Administration
• CAS Advanced Business Administration
• CAS Strategic Management
• CAS Digital Organisation
• CAS Digital Marketing and Transformation
• CAS Business Law
• CAS Leadership / CAS Advanced Leadership 
• CAS Controlling & Consulting
• CAS Public Management & Politics
• CAS Advanced Project Management

Study model 2

This study model is tailored to specialists and managers with several years of professional experience in human resource management and an additional specialist qualification. This includes, for example, a Swiss HR pecialist qualification or a completed university degree with a specialization in personnel management. 

• CAS Human Resource Development
  HR strategy, policy and development 
  12 ECTS Credits, Start: autumn semester
• CAS Human Centered Organization
  New working environments: Focus on people 
  12 ECTS Credits, Start: spring semester
• CAS Wahl-Pflicht ¹⁾
  Free choice of additional deepening 
  12 ECTS Credits, Start: spring or autumn semester 
• CAS Wahl-Pflicht ²⁾
  General Management, Law 
  12 ECTS Credits, Start: spring or autumn semester 

¹⁾  For the mandatory module, you must choose one CAS from General Management and Law listed below. Admission to an elective CAS is granted based on your previous experience, qualifications and guidance from a study advisor Some CASs have special admission requirements.

• CAS Business Administration
• CAS Advanced Business Administration
• CAS Strategic Management
• CAS Digital Organisation
• CAS Digital Marketing and Transformation
• CAS Business Law
• CAS Leadership / CAS Advanced Leadership
• CAS Controlling & Consulting
• CAS Public Management & Politics
• CAS Advanced Project Management

²⁾ In study model 2, the fourth CAS can be freely selected from the CASs offered by the BFH Business Schoo.

Thesis

Both study models conclude with a master’s thesis comprising 12 ECTS credits. 

As a professional you learn differently to a full-time student. Not only because you usually study alongside your job or family, but also because your learning needs and methods are strongly influenced by your professional experience. In order to get the most from a module it is essential to prepare much of the material in advance. For this EMBA teaching in the classroom, online distance learning and self-study is combined. Our interactive learning platform keeps you and lecturers in contact even during self-study phases. You can exchange information, clarify questions, receive feedback and submit assignments.  

Therefore, you will benefit from a range of didactic approaches including:   

• Lectures, workshops, seminars and exchanges of experience  

• Use of MS Teams as a learning platform  

• Presentations and technical discussions  

• Group work and action learning  

• Study of best practice examples with reflection, case studies  

• Networking with lecturers and your classmate’s participants 

Assessments are taken in various forms. Traditional written exams are usually the exception. You will demonstrate your acquired competences for example with:  

• Transfer Reports, papers and case studies 

• Oral presentations or oral exams 

• Group work on real world example 

• Learning groups 

The course Introduction to Scientific Study is compulsory for all students without a university degree. It provides the students with methodological skills for the successful CAS degree.  

Admission for the program is possible according to the starting dates of the individual CAS programs.

Depending on the chosen CAS. Guided distance learning and face-to face- classes are combined.

CHF 34,000 

All tuition fees for the individual CAS courses total CHF 34,000. Additional costs for the master’s thesis module (CHF 2,500) are not applicable if all ECTS credits have been earned at the BFH or within the framework of our cooperative study programs.  

All compulsory literature, course materials and examinations are included in the costs.