The University Specialist Studies in Human Resource Management is a joint program of the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, and the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb. This interdisciplinary program combines psychological and economic competencies to provide a deeper understanding and broader knowledge necessary for the effective management of human resources in modern organizations. The program is designed for individuals from various backgrounds with completed university or professional graduate studies who wish to specialize in human resource management or acquire the necessary knowledge for managing people within organizations. It lasts three semesters, preceded by a preparatory semester for students lacking fundamental knowledge in psychology, economics, and/or statistics. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including recruitment and selection, human resource development, performance management, motivation, compensation, labour laws, and industrial relations. Lectures are provided by professors from the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences and Economics and Business, as well as the Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb. Upon completion, students receive the academic title of University Specialist in Human Resource Management. Five generations of students have already enrolled in the program, and applications for the sixth generation are expected in the summer/autumn of 2024.

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