Human Resource Management

The group’s three main themes are: 

• International human resource mManagement
• Strategic human resource management
• Leadership research

We conduct research-based development work in companies and public organisations. The group carries out joint research projects with other high-level foreign and domestic universities and higher education institutions, as well as with companies and business development networks. These projects combine scientific expertise with practical relevance.

Research findings are utilised in various HRM-related educational programs at the University of Vaasa:

Master’s Programme in Human Resource Management
Master’s Degree Programme in International Business
HRM MBA (continuing education, Levón Institute)
Doctoral Programme at the University of Vaasa (Business Studies, Management)

Postgraduate studies in HRM offer pioneering and up-to-date knowledge for organizations and the academic community both in Finland and internationally. Each doctoral student is assigned two supervisors, but they have an independent role in tailoring their study program according to their own needs and opportunities. Students participate in a research seminar held twice a year. Our doctoral program follows the structure of the university’s doctoral program.