Global Master in Human Resources and Talent Development

Program Overview

The Global Master in HR & Talent Development program by Rome Business School provides a comprehensive understanding of HR practices, focusing on talent enhancement, skill development, and performance improvement. Its international perspective and emphasis on responsible leadership skills prepare participants for careers in the HR industry globally. The program boasts a high placement rate and industry partnerships, providing hands-on experience and connections for career growth.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Global Master in HR & Talent Development offers an international perspective and in-depth understanding of human resource management practices. It focuses strongly on talent enhancement, skills development, and performance improvement, providing the knowledge needed to achieve business goals and make an impact in the HR industry. The program aims to equip participants with a general foundational knowledge of management, followed by specialized human resource skills, distinguishing them as young, innovative, and responsible leaders prepared to impact the world and accelerate their professional careers. Intended learning outcomes include developing professional knowledge, understanding, and skills in human resource management; identifying people management strategies aligned with business objectives; explaining and evaluating different HRM functions, policies, and practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in diverse international environments; developing critical thinking and adaptability for employability; and evaluating current issues, trends, practices, and processes in HRM. The program shapes professional paths through four pillars: True link with companies (Business Practice LAB, company visits, in-class exercises, and exclusive lecturers); Internationality (international faculty, mixed-ethnicity classes, and bootcamps in various locations); Professional Impact (Career Services, company meetings, shadowing, coaching, and soft skills programs); and Higher Purpose (training responsible and innovative leaders to drive societal change).

Outline:

The Global Master in Human Resources and Talent Development is structured around five key areas, each representing a percentage of the overall program:

• 5% Start with Managerial Core: This initial module provides foundational knowledge in managerial economics, management accounting for decision-making, business strategy, financial statement analysis, project & operations management, marketing (traditional and digital), human resource management, and data analytics for managers.
• 35% Get Into Focusing and Specializing: This section delves into specialized HR skills, divided into sub-modules:
• People and Culture Strategy:
Covers topics like the new HR, organizational strategies, talent acquisition (onboarding, candidate experience), HR assessment, psychometric models, diversity & inclusion, employer branding, and workplace culture.
• Talent Development: Focuses on training and development (learning & development), contracts, total compensation (benefits & rewards), performance management (feedback), creating a healthy work environment, employee engagement and retention, and succession planning.
• Organizational Behaviour: Explores individual, group, and organizational dynamics, change management, HR as an ethical change agent, conflict management, facilitation, consultation, and valuing diversity within work teams.
• Organizational Development: Covers agile for HR, leadership, motivation, individual behavior, and health & safety management.
• Global HR: Addresses hybrid working, flexible policy development in a global setting, the global legal environment, cultural sensitivity, human resource information systems, and managing a virtual workforce.
• 10% Electives: Students can choose electives from seven main areas of interest: Next Gen Business (Innovation, AI, and Digital Growth); Global Business Excellence (Industry Business Excellence, International Business, Global Electives with RBS international partner Business Schools, and Introduction to preparation for professional certifications).
• 15% Business in Action: This includes up to five role-play simulations and projects with real or simulated organizations (like the Business Practice Lab with Microsoft).
It also involves company visits (e.g., Nokia, RaiCinema, Valentino, TIM, Qatar Airways) and interview simulations.
• 5% Global Trends Lab: Consists of two virtual sessions: identifying sources and monitoring global trends (with guest speakers from UN, UNIDO, ILO); and understanding the impact of global trends on businesses and exploring adaptation and transformation strategies.
• 20% Capstone Project: A real-world business challenge where students demonstrate their abilities by tackling a genuine business challenge (e.g., developing a marketing strategy, increasing online sales, or creating a loyalty offering).

Teaching:

The Global Master in HR & Talent Development utilizes a teaching approach aimed at acquiring current market-required know-how and skills. The faculty comprises highly selected international university professors, trainers, and business managers from diverse operational and professional fields. The program includes a Practice Lab (in partnership with Microsoft, though the partner is subject to change) where theoretical concepts are put into practice through 10 hours of hands-on experience led by Microsoft managers. The Barcelona Bootcamp is included in the program cost.

Careers:

The program boasts a 98% placement rate, with over 70% of students finding new jobs within six months of completion and over 50% before completion. Graduates work in prestigious companies such as GiGroup, Hays, Manpower, and Amazon. The master's program is suitable for careers as Human Resources Manager, Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding Manager, Headhunter, Recruitment Specialist, HR Consultant, HR Business Partner, Contract & Payroll Specialist, HR Training & Development Manager, HR Generalist, International Recruiter, Talent & Development Manager, and HR Relations & Rewards Manager. The average salary increase for graduates is 21%.

Other:

Rome Business School is presented as the most international business school in Italy. The program includes international bootcamps in various locations (Silicon Valley, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Tuscany, Lagos, China, Doha, Dublin, and a Grand Tour of Italy, and Porto). The Corporate Advisory Board, composed of 103 leaders, managers, and professionals, plays a key role in the Quality Assurance Process and continuous improvement of the program. The Career Services team provides support through a Career Acceleration Program (occupational pathways) and assistance for entrepreneurial pathways. Student testimonials are included.