Human Resources Management as Science and Studies at KTU Economics and Management Faculty

This paper aims at summarizing the development of human resources management (HRM) highlighting the contribution of the researchers and teachers of KTU Economics and Management Faculty (KTU EMF) into the development of this area of management. The paper distinguishes the following main sections: a short review of HRM science and studies in Lithuania including the period of the first independence of the state, the Soviet period and the period of the recent 18 years of independence; development of research in the area of HRM at KTU EMF focusing on the formation process of researchers in this area, the main areas of research and their importance for the Lithuanian economy. The place of HRM studies within the University study program in reviewing both the training of engineers in management and the management studies program for social sciences as well as improving professional skills of working specialists. The conclusions and suggestions for the development of research and studies of HRM as well as for cooperation with universities of EU and other universities world-wide are presented.