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Master in Talent Development & Human Resources

Nurture talent & drive organizational success
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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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Program structure

Program Structure
10 Months
OVERVIEW
    PRE-PROGRAM
      Orientation
        TERMS
        BEYOND THE PROGRAM
        CAREER TRACKS
        CORPORATE PROJECT I
        DIGITAL WORKPLACE
        DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
        FINANCE FOR HR
        HR FUNDAMENTALS
        AGENTIC AI FOR HR
        LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT I
        PEOPLE ANALYTICS
        RISK, ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE
        TALENT MANAGEMENT I
        THE FUTURE OF WORK
        VISUAL COMMUNICATION
        CORPORATE COACHING
        CORPORATE COMMUNICATION & EMPLOYER BRANDING
        CORPORATE PROJECT II
        DEFINING YOUR PERSONAL PURPOSE AND TRANSFORMATION
        DIGITAL BUSINESS
        HR OPERATIONS AND SYSTEMS
        NEW LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS
        ORGANIZATIONAL AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR
        PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE
        PSYCHOMETRICS
        TALENT ACQUISITION
        TALENT MANAGEMENT II
        TALENT REWARDS
        WORKFORCE PLANNING & ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN
        CONSULTING SKILLS
        CORPORATE AND FITNESS ENGAGEMENT TOOLS
        CULTURE OF ENGAGEMENT AND INNOVATION
        EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE
        EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
        FINAL CORPORATE PROJECT
        LEADING GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS
        LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT II
        MANAGING CHANGE AND BUILDING ORGANIZATIONAL RESILIENCE
        CONTEMPLATIVE SCIENCE OF MINDFULNESS
        SUSTAINABILITY AND HR
        WELL-BEING CULTURE
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        Program Structure
        10 Months

        *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

        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

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        AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM LEADING GLOBAL COMPANIES

        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: ​

        Zapiens
        Metlife
        Zurich
        Abbott
        Repsol
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        BEYOND THE PROGRAM

        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

        CERTIFICATIONS TO BOOST YOUR CAREER

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          MYHRFUTUREACADEMY CERTIFICATE

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        • SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATE

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        • IE-SALESFORCE CERTIFICATE

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        CAREER TRACKS

        After completing your program, you’ll be able to join an additional optional term to specialize in two of the most relevant industries for the Talent Development & Human Resources pathway. During this Career Track from September to December, you’ll enjoy a career-driven curriculum with several practical consulting projects, in-company visits, project-based learning and additional networking opportunities for your job recruitment process. The Career Track will have an additional cost. You can either enroll before joining IE University or while you are doing your master’s degree, up to the deadline that will be communicated by the academic team. We will have limited slots assigned for these two tracks, so the sooner you apply, the better.

        • MARCOM FOR CONSUMER GOODS, LUXURY AND FASHION:

          Unlock the knowledge to increase sales and engage with customers worldwide by learning from top executives at today’s most relevant brands. Discover industry secrets behind main e-commerce and experiential marketing strategies and learn how these brands are staying competitive, relevant and sustainable over time with the latest digital marketing tools.

        • SALES & ECOMMERCE:

          In today’s hyper-competitive, digitally driven marketplace, sales and eCommerce professionals become strategic architects, growth enablers, and tech-savvy innovators. The Sales & eCommerce Career Track equips you with the mindset, methods, and tools to thrive at the intersection of human behavior, digital technology, and commercial strategy. You’ll gain practical skills across every stage of the commercial value chain: from customer insight and competitive intelligence to digital integration, AI-driven decision-making, and organizational leadership.

        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.

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          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. ​

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          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. ​

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        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

        • The program is structured around three core pillars: Strategic Business, People Management and Talent Development, and HR, AI and Technology.

        • The program is ten months long and is divided into three full-time terms. The terms run from September to December, January to March and April to July. 

        • Every class in the Master in Talent Development & Human Resources includes hands-on experience, and you’ll be working with a top company on a different, real-life HR corporate project each term. In addition, students take on a weeklong, client-based project during our Social Impact Week, and gain valuable business insights during Global Immersion Week.

        • There are several modules focused on tech and AI, how they affect the modern HR field and how you can implement them to drive change in the workplace. 

        • In each term, you’ll work with a different company on a real-life case study as an HR consultant. This forms your termly corporate projects in which you'll analyze and present solutions on a specific topic. 

        • The program has several certifications available for students: the IE Business School Sustainability Certificate, certificates from MyFutureAcademy, and the IE-SalesForce certificate.

        • Yes, the entire program takes place in-person at our classrooms in Madrid. 

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