Master in Talent Development & Human Resources
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A TRANSFORMATIVE APPROACH TO YOUR CAREER
A TRANSFORMATIVE APPROACH TO YOUR CAREER
The Master in Talent Development & Human Resources is a program for professionals who want to drive performance, address emerging challenges and build thriving workplace cultures in a fast-paced, digitalized world. But, at the heart of this journey lies a simple question: how will you make your impact?
With a core curriculum grounded in hands-on practice, the expert insight of our faculty of sector practitioners and mastery of emerging technologies, you’ll learn to harness the power of both data and people to fuel business success. Beyond core courses, you will develop your leadership skills through a series of expert-led workshops that build practical capabilities in the areas employers value most—from problem-solving to project management, AI-driven productivity and more. This is the complete program to prepare you to make your mark in tomorrow's talent and HR sector.
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PILLARS OF THE MASTER IN TALENT DEVELOPMENT & HUMAN RESOURCES
PILLARS OF THE MASTER IN TALENT DEVELOPMENT & HUMAN RESOURCES
Program structure
Program structure
- OVERVIEW
- PRE-PROGRAM
- Orientation
- TERMS
- BEYOND THE PROGRAM
- Career Tracks
- first term3 months
- second term3 months
- third term3 months
- IMPACT SKILLS ACCELERATOR
- Career Tracks
- OVERVIEW
- PRE-PROGRAM
- Orientation
- TERMS
- BEYOND THE PROGRAM
- Career Tracks
*Please note that our program content is continually updated to remain in sync with market demands. Therefore, we advise you that the content is subject to change and it can be dependent on student demand.
UNIVERSITY PRIVATE DEGREE
UNIVERSITY PRIVATE DEGREE
This is a University Private Degree from IE Universidad*. More Information on what earning a University Private Degree from IE Universidad entails.
*IE Universidad is a University officially recognized by the Spanish education authorities, allowed to grant both University Official Degrees (Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degrees), which are specifically regulated and accredited by Spanish Ministry of Education and University Private Degrees (Master), that are specifically designed by the University towards the professional application of their studies and the constant update of higher education, preserving the educational standards of excellence of IE. Both types of degrees are equally backed by the rigor and prestige of IE University.
FROM THE ACADEMIC DIRECTOR
FROM THE ACADEMIC DIRECTOR
Itziar Vizcaino Toscano, explains in-depth the Master in Talent Development & Human Resources.
CORPORATE PROJECTS: WORK WITH LEADING COMPANIES TO SOLVE REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES FROM DAY ONE
CORPORATE PROJECTS: WORK WITH LEADING COMPANIES TO SOLVE REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES FROM DAY ONE
Practical learning through hands-on projects is a crucial component of the Master in Talent Development & Human Resources. Our close links with top industry professionals mean our students will work on real-world challenges in collaboration with some of the world’s foremost companies. Taking on a different client project each term, you’ll gain vital experience of the challenges faced by leading brands – and how to tackle them. Here are just a few of the companies that partner with us at IE Business School:
BEYOND THE PROGRAM
BEYOND THE PROGRAM
YOUR JOURNEY IN THE MASTER OF TALENT DEVELOPMENT & HUMAN RESOURCES
YOUR JOURNEY IN THE MASTER OF TALENT DEVELOPMENT & HUMAN RESOURCES
- 1
GAIN FOUNDATION & SPECIALIZED SKILLS
- 2
ADD-ON AN INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION
- 3
TRAVEL TO AN INTERNATIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE
- 4
GRADUATE AND START YOUR CAREER
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Optional Career Tracks
Optional Career Tracks
Accelerate your career with specialized, industry-focused programs designed to transform master graduates into sought-after professionals.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES
The Master in Talent Development & Human Resources offers invaluable opportunities to broaden your understanding of the business landscape with two optional international experiences: Global Immersion Week and Social Impact Week.
As part of your journey to the next best you, these experiences provide firsthand insight into the career roles open to you after graduating, and how you can channel your sense of purpose for the benefit of society and the planet.
With previous trips taking students to destinations including London, Ghana, Amsterdam, and South Africa, this is a chance to expand your horizons on a global scale.
GLOBAL IMMERSION WEEK
Global Immersion Week allows students to explore new cultures, network with leading companies, and gain valuable career insights. This one-week international experience is designed to give you a firsthand look at the career outcomes you can pursue in relevant international business markets. Companies that have partnered with the program in previous years include Google, Ipsos, Amazon, Diageo, and the Financial Times.
SOCIAL IMPACT WEEK
Our goal is to nurture the next generation of purpose-driven business professionals who possess a deep sense of responsibility to the planet and society. This weeklong experience will take you to local companies in marketing, communication and sales to work on a client-based project focusing on social impact, entrepreneurship and the HR sector. This unique opportunity will enable you to network with professionals in the industry, gain valuable experience, and inspire your vision of a career that has a positive impact on society.
HR Speaker Series
HR Speaker Series
Our dynamic masterclasses and panel discussions get you up close and personal with renowned HR executives. Carefully selected speakers visit IE Business School to share their experiences, discuss the professional challenges they encounter and offer leading-edge insights into the future of people and organizations. Themes covered have included Workplace Happiness and Well-being, Redefining Employee Benefits, and Consulting versus In-house Career Paths. This exclusive event series provides a unique opportunity not only to stay ahead of the curve, but to gain invaluable perspectives on the people and trends shaping human resources from inspirational experts at the top of the profession.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW IS THE MASTER IN TALENT DEVELOPMENT & HUMAN RESOURCES STRUCTURED?
The program takes place over 10 months. It's structured as follows:
- Pre-Program: Excel for HR
- 3 Terms (Nov–Dec, Jan–Mar, Apr–Jul)
- Final projects every term
- Optional Career Track after graduation
WHAT COURSES WILL I TAKE IN THE MASTER IN TALENT DEVELOPMENT & HUMAN RESOURCES?
You can find the program structure with course details here.
ARE THERE ANY INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES OR OTHER PROGRAM EXTRAS?
International experiences on the program include optional trips to visit top companies or to work on social impact projects during the Global Immersion Week or the Social Impact Week. Previous destinations include London, Ghana, Amsterdam and South Africa, and visits to companies such as Google, Ipsos, Amazon, Diageo and the Financial Times.
After finishing the program, you can complete an optional, three-month Career Track specialization to hone industry-specific skills, while in the HR Speaker Series, you'll hear from top professionals and leaders in the field.
WHAT DIPLOMA DO I RECEIVE AT GRADUATION?
Upon graduation, you'll receive a University Private Degree from IE University, designed for professional application and continual upskilling. IE University is officially recognized by the relevant Spanish authorities, and private master’s programs uphold IE University’s standards of excellence.