International Online Master in HR and Organization

Program Overview

The International Online Master in HR and Organization equips students with strategic HR competencies, preparing them for leadership roles in talent development, organizational change, and global HR management. Emphasizing real-world application, the program combines synchronous and asynchronous learning with international Bootcamp experiences and a capstone project. With a 98% placement rate, graduates enjoy a significant salary increase and support from the Career Services team.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The International Online Master in HR and Organization aims to develop skills and embrace change as a way to generate competitive advantages. The program equips students to become effective People Managers, capable of leading and driving organizational change and developing talent through strategic talent development programs. It focuses on core people and global management competencies, strategic planning, organization, people analytics, and HRM Tech. The goal is to create global leaders committed to developing, attracting, and retaining talent for success in the new business ecosystem. Learning outcomes include developing professional knowledge and skills in human resource management, explaining and evaluating HRM functions and practices in diverse international environments, thinking critically and strategically about human resource issues, demonstrating competence in development and problem-solving in HR Management, and identifying social, cultural, ethical, and environmental responsibilities and issues in HRM within an international context. The program is built around four pillars: real link with companies, internationality, professional impact, and higher purpose (Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainable business approaches). 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.

Outline:

The International Online Master in HR and Organization is structured around several key components:

• 10% Managerial Core: This section covers foundational management knowledge.
Specific modules include Managerial Economics (entrepreneurship and business planning essentials), Management Accounting for Decision Making (financial aspects of business decisions, cost management, budgeting, etc.
• 30% Focusing and Specializing: This section delves into strategic planning, organization, execution, and control of HR.
It's divided into four areas:
• Strategic HR:
Introduction to new HR and organizational models, HR as a strategic business partner.
• People Management and Performance Enhancement: Recruitment & Selection (staffing strategies for multinationals), HR Assessment, Psychometric Models & Job Crafting, Training and Development, Contracts, Total Compensation and Employee Relations, Performance Management and Feedback.
• Human & Organizational Behavior: Advanced OB, Behavioral Economics & Competences, Change Management, Communication and building trust, Agile, Distance Management & Culture, Cross-cultural effectiveness.
• Global HR: Leadership within a Global Context, Global mindset: Valuing diversity & inclusion within work teams, Global legal environment: policies, rules, laws, regulations.
• Digital HR and Tech:
Leveraging Digital HR Transformation & Data Driven HR strategy, Recognizing Digital Learning and Development, Examining People Analytics & People Cost Optimization, HR and AI Tools for Human Resources Management.
• Better Managers for a Better World: Building ethical and responsible organizations.
• 10% Electives: Students choose electives from seven main areas of interest: Innovation & Growth, AI4 Business: Shaping the Future, Tech & Digitalization, 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 involves evaluating real-life case studies, practicing simulations (change management, talent acquisition), engaging in coaching and mentoring sessions, tackling actual company challenges, participating in a Jeopardy Quiz, and learning from industry experts through guest lectures and company visits (e.g., Gruppo Hera, Canon, Microsoft, Ernst & Young, Amazon, Hays, and FAO).
It also includes the Rome Business School Practice Lab, a partnership with TIM, where students work on real-world exercises with TIM managers.
• 15% Capstone Project: Students tackle a real business challenge, potentially working in teams to design a marketing plan, develop a strategy to increase online sales, or create a loyalty offering.
Two real company case studies are provided. However, it mentions self-assessments, tests, practical assignments, a capstone project, and class activities as components of the assessment process. The program also includes exercises and assessments to measure learning at the end of each module.

Teaching:

The International Online Master in HR & Organization uses the Flexon Online Disruptive Learning Model, which combines synchronous and asynchronous activities. Teaching methods include interactive lectures, case study analyses, exercises, discussions, teamwork exercises, video conferences, business analysis, and student presentations. The approach is student-centered, emphasizing learning by doing. The online methodology includes live, interactive lectures led by professors, utilizing tools like discussion forums, chats, emails, breakout sessions, whiteboards, and audio/video sharing. The program also incorporates a self-paced element for pre-master courses, using pre-recorded interactive sessions, PPT presentations, exercises, and self-assessments. The program adheres to EFMD's highest standards of teaching methodology. The faculty comprises highly selected international university professors, trainers, and business managers from diverse fields.

Careers:

The program prepares students for roles such 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 27%. The Career Services team provides support in developing knowledge, market insights, and tools for career success, including connections with top companies and recruiters, and assistance for those pursuing entrepreneurial paths.

Other:

The program includes international Bootcamp experiences in various locations (Silicon Valley, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Tuscany, Lagos, Qatar, London, and China), each offering an intensive, immersive business experience. The Corporate Advisory Board (CAB), composed of 103 leaders, managers, and professionals, plays a key role in the quality assurance process and continuous improvement of the program. A suite of four courses within the managerial core competencies are EOCCS certified by the EFMD. The program director is Natasha Valentine, and several other faculty members are named and their backgrounds described in detail.