Online Master in Human Resources

• Module 1. Human Resources and Business (6 ECTS)
• Module 2. Strategic HR Management (6 ECTS)
• Module 3. Legal Framework of the HR Function (6 ECTS)
• Module 4. People Management and HR Processes (6 ECTS)
• Module 5. Team Management Skills (6 ECTS)
• Module 6. Remuneration and Benefits (6 ECTS)
• Module 7. Digitalisation and Analytics (6 ECTS)
• Module 8A. Digital Transformation in HR (6 ECTS)
• Module 8B. Integrated Work Placement (6 ECTS)
• Module 9. Academic Externships (6 ECTS)
• Module 10. Master's Dissertation (6 ECTS)

Academic year​ ​2015/2016.

80 places in the on-campus delivery programme and 300 places in the online delivery programme.

Knowledge

In this master’s degree, you’ll gain advanced knowledge in several areas:

• CON01 – Acquire knowledge of the general aspects that define a company, its structures, functions and processes, as well as the concepts associated with its functions in coordination with information systems.
• CON02 – Examine labour laws and regulations relating to human resources in specific workplace situations, as well as decisions that minimise risks to the organisation.
• CON04 – Recognise the various strategies and elements involved in fomenting an internal communication plan and organisational climate, and how these can be determining factors in creating a corporate culture.
• CON05 – Describe the core principles that define work teams, as well as the necessary techniques to foster member integration.
• CON06 – Examine the various regulatory and tax aspects involved in remuneration, both in general and in specific situations arising from staff rotations, promotions, secondments and transfers.
• CON07 – Identify the various strategies involved in the digital transformation process currently taking place within organisations and, specifically, in the field of human resources.

Competencies

You will also strengthen your ability to:

• CP01 – Develop and assess proposals for managing novel and conflicting situations in an organisation’s human resources, clarifying established guidelines and facilitating the process of change at both individual and collective levels.
• CP02 – Develop, analyse and evaluate innovative human resources management strategies aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives, integrating the human dimension with the long-term business vision.
• CP03 – Accurately interpret and apply the legal framework governing employment, ensuring regulatory compliance in human resources practices, and providing advice for strategic decision-making.
• CP04 – Propose and evaluate measures for knowledge management and talent retention within the organisation, using effective systems and procedures that enable talent and knowledge to flow and remain within the organisation.
• CP05 – Design an equality policy for organisations, taking into account gender equality and equal opportunities.
• CP06 – Design and assess highly efficient people management processes, applying innovative techniques to optimise individual and collective performance, and promoting an organisational culture based on development and wellbeing
• CP07 – Design and conduct comprehensive remuneration and benefits schemes that promote internal equity, attract and retain talent, and contribute to the general wellbeing of employees.
• CP08 – Manage, lead and motivate teams effectively while being able to negotiate and resolve differences that arise between individuals and/or groups in any type of organisation.
• CP09 – Identify and assess individuals’ strengths and areas for improvement, establishing effective professional development plans in line with the organisation’s current and future needs.
• CP10 – Design and implement human resources strategies and projects, setting ambitious challenges that contribute to the achievement of the organisation’s overall objectives.
• CP11 – Design, implement, manage and conduct assessments of work projects effectively and innovatively within the field of HR, learning to develop an idea until it is realised as a service or product.
• CP12 – Design digital tools for the transformation of management and process development in the field of human resources.

Skills

Additionally, you will strengthen your technical competencies, learning how to:

• HAB01 – Propose innovative strategies that integrate human resources management with the organisation’s overall strategic objectives and labour market trends.
• HAB02 – Interpret the legal framework governing labour relations as it relates to the human resources function, ensuring legal compliance in all human resources practices and anticipating potential legal challenges.
• HAB03 – Design efficient human resources processes, integrating advanced technologies and people management strategies that drive productivity and team engagement.
• HAB04 – Develop emotionally intelligent leadership skills, applying personalised approaches to individual and collective motivation.
• HAB05 – Design compensation and benefits strategies that ensure talent satisfaction and retention.
• HAB06 – Use digital and analytical technologies and tools to optimise processes and decision-making in the field of human resources.
• HAB07 – Demonstrate ethical behaviour and a commitment to social and environmental issues in the performance of professional activities, as well as sensitivity to inequality and diversity.

As a student on the Master in Human Resources Management, you will have the opportunity to undertake professional internships in leading companies across Spain. To this end, Universidad Europea has signed collaboration agreements with an extensive network of organisations, including the following companies:

Internships are a key element of your training. Gaining experience in your field of study is the best way to enter the labour market. There are two types of internships in companies: curricular (included in your syllabus) and extracurricular (which you can undertake on a voluntary basis).

To undertake curricular internships in companies, you will need to have passed 50% of your credits and to have enrolled in the course before starting your internship. These internships are monitored by the company and the placement tutor, and you will be required to submit interim and final reports for assessment.

If you wish to enhance your work experience before completing your university degree, you can undertake extracurricular work placements. You may complete these during any year of your degree, but please bear in mind that work placements are a complementary part of your training. The more knowledge you have acquired throughout your degree, the more you will benefit from the work placement experience.

See the list of organisations with internship agreements.

The online Master in Human Resources Management is designed for those who wish to revolutionise and transform the workplace by developing their staff and, in doing so, their organisation. You could be a professional in the human resources sector aiming to progress to management roles, or a professional wishing to reorient your career path by moving into HR roles. If you’re determined to change the future of organisations and help workers reach their potential, this is the online programme for you.

The official online Master in Human Resources Management is aimed at students with the following entry profile:

• University graduates who have recently completed their training and are interested in pursuing a career in the field of human resources management and/or administration.
• Graduates in business administration and management, economics, law, humanities, industrial relations, psychology, sociology or related fields.
• Graduates with university degrees in engineering or other technical qualifications, who wish to develop their skills in personnel management and leadership within organisations.
• Graduates with a minimum of two years’ proven work experience, whose career path indicates a need to acquire specialist knowledge in the field of human resources management.

Students with qualifications in engineering or other technical disciplines will be required to undertake a supplementary module worth 6 ECTS credits on the economic fundamentals of business.

Should they be unable to demonstrate the necessary prior knowledge to follow the syllabus as normal, the following supplementary module will be offered: An Introduction to HR in Business, worth 6 ECTS.

To be admitted to the master’s programme, students must meet the legal requirements set out in Royal Decree 861/2010:

• They must hold an official Spanish university degree or one issued by a higher education institution in another member state of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) that entitles the holder to access master’s level studies in that country.
• ​​ ​Non-English-speaking students will be required to sit a English language proficiency test to ensure they have sufficient knowledge of the language in which the programme is taught (minimum level B2).