A study that combines topicality, fun and multidisciplinarity… who wouldn't want that? If you are looking for a study that challenges you to look at the digitised world from different lenses, then this study is a good tip for you. Thank me later!
Firoza Karijodikromo
Alumna Digitalisation in Work and Society - current function HR Support at PostNL
In 2018 I graduated from my HBO study in Human Resource Management. After this study which I completed in Suriname, I thought “what now?”. I wanted to learn a lot more and immerse myself in the broad and wonderful world of people and society. I started my search from Suriname for the perfect match with my HR background. I was certain about one thing: I wanted to continue studying abroad. In the end, I chose the Netherlands because of the extensive range of educational offer. I started my pre-master's degree in Sociology.
My interest in technological developments started to grow, because I suddenly ended up in an accelerated digitising world from my own country. This interest grew as I witnessed the impact of corona on life in the digitising society. Because corona entered my student life barely six months into my pre-master education. Suddenly we had to switch to Zoom and take online exams. Thankfully, educational institutions were flexible with this unexpected turn, because everything went smoothly at Erasmus. I was also glad to choose this specialisation, because the subjects are exactly what this study is about ‘the digitising society’.
As a student who wants to stay current, this is a perfect study. You don’t want to fall behind on the drastic changes that have a lot of impact on (business) life. In addition, in this study you will be challenged theoretically and practically to think about these changes and impact. The concepts that have become increasingly important, such as autonomy and flexibility, will not pass unnoticed. You will be included in this process in a practical way, so it is also a lot of fun! To cite just one example, I was able to work on an assignment with my peers regarding future works skills at a municipality. That was one of the coolest things I was able to do in this study, because I could also see how things work in a company. Finally, the class was composed of a group of motivated students from various backgrounds. This multidisciplinary composition also allowed me to look at the same phenomenon from different lenses and, above all, learn a lot from all my fellow students.
The concepts I researched during this study are still hot today and I also use these concepts in the workplace. This study is highly recommended for you if you want to combine topicality, fun and multidisciplinarity!