OVERVIEW. The Master in Talent Development and Human Resources is a 10-month program divided into three terms, each addressing key areas of knowledge and skills you need for the program journey. Through this program, you will become a Human Resources professional who is both a world-class people strategist and a valuable resource in the pursuit of an organization’s business needs. Discover how to leverage data and emerging technologies to unlock human potential, reinforcing your team’s sense of purpose by developing their skills and focusing on their well-being.
PRE-PROGRAM. EXCEL TOOLS FOR HR. This is a hands-on course where students learn essential Excel functions—such as SUM, IF, AVERAGE, AVERAGEIFS, SUMIFS, CONCATENATE, and VLOOKUP—and apply them to real data analysis tasks. They will also build and use pivot tables to explore and interpret data effectively. Learning objectives are met through interactive forums and a series of individual exercises completed after each session.
Orientation. Your journey to HR success begins with Orientation Week—your introduction to your new community. Apart from getting to know the Vice Dean, the program’s academic director and its management team, you’ll take a tour around the cutting-edge facilities that will become your new home. Team-building exercises will bring you closer to your new colleagues in the Social Impact Adventure, and you’ll learn about the entire IE Business School ecosystem, from the Career Accelerator—where you’ll take the first steps toward the next best you—to the myriad labs, clubs, awards and other activities going on at the school.
TERMS. first term. 3 months. CORPORATE PROJECT I. This course gives the students the opportunity to connect theory with real-word scenarios. The students will experience a deep dive into a Company real case and act as HR consultant, analysing and presenting solutions to an specific project. This course offers the participants the opportunity of learning by doing through a real case in an specific organisation. Participants will act as HR/Talent strategic advisors for that specific organization with the guidance of a professor and will iterate with the organization as consultants.. DIGITAL WORKPLACE. Understand the starting point: the business needs, society trends and technological breakthrough that enabled the current digital workplace. Understand the paradoxical tensions this new digital way of working is imposing on people and teams. Understand a practical case of HR transformation. Propose solutions from the individual, team, and HR perspective.. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION. This course presents Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a business imperative and a competive advantage. Students will learn how to tie DEI with the Talent cycle, what are the mecanisms to build inclusive leadership and culture and how to measure and track the impact on the business.. FINANCE FOR HR. Students will learn how to use financial data to make decisions, allocate resources and justify budget expenses. Students will understand the basics of financial management and measurement for leading and positioning People Function strategies and solutions.. HR FUNDAMENTALS. In this Foundation course, students will learn about strategies for designing HR solutions and people development programs for high impact organizational performance. The students will also analyze the benefits of a business aligned and integrated approach to talent management.. AGENTIC AI FOR HR. In this course, students learn how to design and deploy AI agents that enhance key HR functions while upholding ethical standards and human-centered values. Through six hands-on sessions, they explore real-world applications of Agentic AI across the employee lifecycle and gain both the conceptual foundations and practical skills needed to build HR-focused AI tools. With a strong emphasis on responsible innovation, the course examines issues of bias, transparency, and governance, guiding students to apply ethical frameworks to their designs and culminating in a final project where they develop a functional, responsible AI agent tailored to HR needs.. LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT I. This courses teaches how to design learning strategy and initiatives as an effective tool to build successful organizations. Students will learn the importance of embeding a Lifelong learning culture and the new ways of learning as a response to the changing and dynamic marketplace. The course also helps students how to position Learning as key strategy to attract, develop and retain the best talent.. PEOPLE ANALYTICS. In this course, we'll dive into the world of HR technology and the fascinating realm of People Analytics and explore how digital tools can revolutionize HR processes and create value for organizations. Throughout the course, we'll equip you with the knowledge and skills to harness the power of digital tools as a catalyst for improving HR processes. You'll learn how to leverage technology to make informed decisions, drive innovation, and optimize human resources in the digital age.. RISK, ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE. This course is designed to equip HR professionals with a deep understanding of business ethics and compliance, focusing on their crucial role in fostering an ethical workplace and ensuring adherence to legal standards. Over two intensive sessions, participants will explore core ethical principles, various ethical theories, and the identification of ethical dilemmas specific to HR. The course also delves into key compliance areas, legal frameworks, and best practices for developing and maintaining effective compliance programs. Participants will engage in case studies, group discussions, and practical activities to apply their learning in real-world scenarios. By the end of the course, HR experts will be better prepared to lead by example, promote an ethical culture, and implement robust compliance strategies within their organizations.. TALENT MANAGEMENT I. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the strategies and practices involved in managing talent within organizations. It covers the key components of talent management, including talent development, engagement, and retention. Students will examine different talent philosophies, the identification of critical roles, competency development, succession planning, and workforce planning. The course emphasizes practical applications through case studies, interactive exercises, and the development of strategic talent management plans. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and develop talent in a dynamic organizational environment.. THE FUTURE OF WORK. Students will learn about how the digital disruption is creating new approaches to HR and a new future of work. The course provides students with the opportunity to learn the landscape of people related issues, opportunites and solutions in the digital workplace building their ability to develop effective strategies. Understand how the HR function needs to evolve to address technological, demographic, and work paradigm changes, including developing effective talent acquisition, retention strategies, and leveraging HR analytics for data-driven decision-making. Address the diverse expectations and needs of different generations in the workforce, and create strategies to enhance employee engagement, well-being, and continuous learning, fostering a supportive and productive work environment.. VISUAL COMMUNICATION. This course empowers students to communicate ideas visually, using type, color, and layout to craft compelling messages. Through hands-on projects, they build skills in designing for different media and audiences, learning to create visuals that not only inform but also engage and resonate emotionally.. second term. 3 months. CORPORATE COACHING. Coaching, in its many forms, offers powerful insights and development opportunity to all of us, be it a professional struggling to regain balance in their busy life, a leader of a Fortune 100 company executing a new business strategy or an indivicual looking for a radical change in their life, each wishes to develop and progress in some way. We will initially explore a selection of most know coaching models from the many available. By selecting or combining the most applicable taylor methodoloy based on the coachee needs, you can help transform an individual or group from the state they find themselves in right now to accelerate their journey towards their overall life purpose.A Additionally we will focus on and practice two coaching examples used in global companies, one build in house with the support of external consultant - methodoly , (Coaching for Performance), and the other being used by many organisations and individuals, ¨Concious Business Coaching Application".. CORPORATE COMMUNICATION & EMPLOYER BRANDING. In this course, students examine how organizations can attract and retain top talent by establishing a compelling Employer Brand. Students will learn to analyze the demographic, social, and technological trends shaping the labor market and develop skills to design Employer Branding strategies. Through an understanding of the Employee Value Proposition (EVP), students will learn to communicate what makes an organization a desirable workplace, using data-driven strategies to assess branding impact.. CORPORATE PROJECT II. This course gives the students the opportunity to connect theory with real-word scenarios. The students will experience a deep dive into a Company real case and act as HR consultant, analysing and presenting solutions to an specific project. This course offers the participants the opportunity of learning by doing through a real case in an specific organisation. Participants will act as HR/Talent strategic advisors for that specific organization with the guidance of a professor and will iterate with the organization as consultants.. DEFINING YOUR PERSONAL PURPOSE AND TRANSFORMATION. This course guides participants on a journey of self-discovery and purposeful leadership. In today’s professional landscape, individuals often follow predefined paths or make decisions without fully understanding what brings them fulfillment. This program offers tools and reflective exercises to help participants connect with their authentic selves and define a path that leads to an inspiring and fulfilling life.. DIGITAL BUSINESS. In this course, we will examine how technology has transformed the ways in which firms compete and has become an important factor in management decisions at all levels of the business. Moreover, our economy is sometimes referred to as the ""digital economy"", which is indicative of the pervasive nature and the critical role of IT in business strategies and operations. Technology has also changed the means by which people communicate, collaborate, and coordinate work activities. ication of technology in its wider sphere of company transformational drivers, and to apply that in your own sphere of influence.. HR OPERATIONS AND SYSTEMS. This course examines the evolution of HR Operations, which has shifted from merely managing employee transactions to becoming a data-driven function that leverages cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, process mining, and real-time analytics. We will explore the foundational elements of HR Operations, including operating models, process design, service optimization, and the integration of technology to enhance efficiency. Furthermore, the course will address how HR professionals can design human-centric experiences that improve employee engagement and satisfaction.. NEW LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS. In this course, students will explore how leadership shapes an organization’s identity and serves as a true source of competitive advantage in a world where most assets—technology, processes, and tools—are easily replicated. Focusing on the human side of organizations, the course examines how effective leadership guides people toward their best performance and drives collective success, while also recognizing the complexity and impact of poor leadership. Students will learn that leadership is a developable skill, gaining a clear framework for understanding what leadership is, how it is practiced, and the most relevant styles and approaches, ultimately helping them grow into the kind of leaders they aspire to be.. ORGANIZATIONAL AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR. Focusing on the scientific study of individual and group behavior in organizations, this course provides foundational knowledge in Organizational Behavior (OB). Students will analyze key OB concepts and their applications to address managerial challenges, enhance team dynamics, and align individual efforts with organizational goals. Through this knowledge, students will be prepared to foster environments that support effective and sustainable workforce management.. PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE. Psychological safety has been identified as number 1 predictor of Team Effectiveness. Students will learn what Psychological Safety (PS) means and its impact in Teams effectiveness, engagement and wellbeing through a deep dive on the key drivers for PS: Willingness to help and teaming, Inclusion and Diversity, Attitude to risk and failure and Open Conversation. Students will have the opportunity to measure the levels of PS in their team by driver using an scan, how to identify barriers that prevent individuals from experience higher levels of PS and agree on measures to improve and sustain a safe culture where everyone can thrive. Finally, students will learn how to embed this important topic in organizations and how to link it to business needs and positive outcomes.. PSYCHOMETRICS. In this course, students will learn how talent is tested and analyzed in today’s workplace. We will investigate the scientific method in creating assessments for workplace use, and we will look at a wide variety of psychometric tools and applications. To obtain this learning students will: 1. Identify the key values linked to success in your organization and translate them into a series of objectively observable behaviors. 2. Investigate evaluation tools, classical and new, of proven utility, to address the potential candidates in their selection and promotion, and in the creation of high-performance work teams. 3. Evaluate the professional talent of the people of an organization, both the one they currently use in the performance of their activities and the one that could potentially apply, to develop it. 4. Develop a talent assessment system that can withstand scientific scrutiny.. TALENT ACQUISITION. This course will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of talent acquisition.It will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of talent acquisition processes, strategies, and best practices. Strong focus on the strategies and practices used to attract, and select top talent in various organizational contexts. Students will explore the critical role of talent acquisition in achieving organizational success and learn how to develop and implement effective recruitment strategies. Students will explore various selection tools and techniques, sourcing strategies, and best practices to ensure a diverse and inclusive hiring process to apply their learning in real-world scenarios Additionally, a company visit will provide students with the opportunity to meet and learn from industry experts.. TALENT MANAGEMENT II. In this course, students will deepen their understanding of how organizations achieve high performance by effectively managing people through coherent and strategically aligned performance management (PM) practices. The course explores the full PM cycle—including system design, evaluation, feedback, and implementation—emphasizing how these practices must reinforce one another and support the company’s broader strategy to create sustainable competitive advantage. Students will learn the links between people management practices and human capital ROI, examine current trends shaping modern PM, and develop the skills needed to design and implement effective performance management systems in real organizational contexts.. TALENT REWARDS. Rewards is a critical function within Human Resources for several key reasons. Effective compensation strategies go beyond salaries, incorporating benefits, incentives, and rewards to motivate and engage employees, fostering a positive work environment. It plays a vital role in attracting and retaining top talent, as competitive compensation packages can sway candidates and promote long-term employee loyalty. Ensuring fairness and equity in compensation is essential for maintaining workplace harmony, while compliance with legal and ethical standards is crucial in order to avoid legal issues and protect the company's reputation. Rewards also contributes to shaping the organizational culture, reflecting values and priorities. Well-designed incentive systems directly impact employee performance, boosting individual and team efforts. Ultimately, compensation is an investment in the company's human capital, with strategic approaches yielding returns through improved productivity, employee satisfaction, and talent retention.. WORKFORCE PLANNING & ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN. This course explores the critical link between strategic workforce planning and organizational design. Students will learn to analyze workforce needs, integrate agile and external talent strategies, design effective organizational structures, and implement workforce plans in dynamic business environments, using realworld case studies and practical exercises.. third term. 3 months. CONSULTING SKILLS. In this course, students will develop the consulting skills and strategic HR knowledge needed to address modern organizational challenges, gaining a clear understanding of HR consulting processes, key frameworks, and best practices used to diagnose issues and design effective solutions. With a strong focus on topics such as talent acquisition, employee engagement, leadership development, compensation strategy, organizational change, and digital transformation, students will learn how to analyze HR problems, manage client relationships, and communicate recommendations to senior stakeholders. Through case studies, workshops, and hands-on projects using the fictional company Technova, they will apply their learning in real-world scenarios and build a practical consulting toolkit for future professional use.. CORPORATE AND FITNESS ENGAGEMENT TOOLS. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the tools, strategies, and measurement techniques used to assess and improve corporate wellbeing and engagement programs. Students will learn how to design and execute Corporate Wellbeing and Engagement Programs and how to identify appropriate metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program effectiveness. They will play with Happy Force, an employee engagement tool that will help them to understand the connection between data and employee engagement strategies and activities. By the end of the course, students will be well prepared to contribute to creating a healthy and engaging work environment that drives employee satisfaction, productivity, and organizational success. They will also have the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned throughout the course to develop a comprehensive strategy that addresses the needs of their organization.. CULTURE OF ENGAGEMENT AND INNOVATION. The course will draw upon various aspects of Human Resources, including (but not limited to): Human Resource Strategy Planning, Leadership, Remote Teams, Health & Wellbeing, and, Performance Management. The course is a masterclass series designed to ensure that students understand all of the components that go into creating world class cultures of innovation in companies.. EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE. This course is designed to dive deep into the Employee Experience (EX), exploring how organizations can create environments where employees not only excel but are also genuinely engaged and connected to their work and workplace. Throughout this 10-session project-based learning course, students will apply concepts from human-centered design, design thinking, and EX best practices to develop comprehensive strategies for enhancing the workplace. By focusing on a team project, participants will experience firsthand the challenges and rewards of transforming the employee experience from within.. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION. In this course, students will gain an overview of Employee Relations and conflicts that may arise in a work environment. They will learn to identify different types of conflicts, as well as the key mechanisms to minimize them and the essential steps to address them.. FINAL CORPORATE PROJECT. This course gives the students the opportunity to connect theory with real-word scenarios. The students will experience a deep dive into a Company real case and act as HR consultant, analysing and presenting solutions to an specific project. This course offers the participants the opportunity of learning by doing through a real case in an specific organisation. Participants will act as HR/Talent strategic advisors for that specific organization with the guidance of a professor and will iterate with the organization as consultants.. LEADING GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS. This course offers a focused exploration of stakeholder management communication in a global context, emphasizing cross-cultural considerations. Students will examine the challenges and opportunities of communicating with stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds within the talent development and human resources field. The course aims to develop strategies for effective stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and relationship-building, while considering cultural norms, values, and communication styles.. LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT II. This course is designed to provide a practical perspective of learning and development principles as seen in the workplace today. Using case studies drawn from real companies, students will explore key concepts related to adult learners, solution design, delivery methods, and measurement. The course will also cover topics frequently requested of L&D including leadership development, onboarding, and upskilling.. MANAGING CHANGE AND BUILDING ORGANIZATIONAL RESILIENCE. This course provides a consultant's toolkit for mastering change and building organizational resilience. Participants will gain practical tools and frameworks to diagnose, manage, and implement change initiatives effectively. The course emphasizes the strategic role of HR in fostering adaptability at all organizational levels. You will learn to act as a change integrator, applying concepts under time pressure and developing your executive presence, skills essential for success in consulting and leadership roles.. CONTEMPLATIVE SCIENCE OF MINDFULNESS. In this course, students are introduced to contemplative science—the study of the mind through mindfulness, attention training, and introspection—and explore scientific findings showing how meditation enhances well-being, emotional regulation, attention, compassion, and self-awareness. A strong experiential component allows participants to practice techniques such as breath awareness, body scan, and loving-kindness meditation, connecting scientific insights with personal experience to strengthen focus, emotional balance, and empathy—key skills for HR and leadership roles. Building on this foundation, the course examines how mindfulness can be effectively integrated into organizational settings, analyzing evidence-based workplace programs and identifying the conditions that make mindfulness initiatives meaningful, sustainable, and impactful within organizational culture.. SUSTAINABILITY AND HR. This course provides an overview of the key pillars of an organization’s approach to sustainability. In the first two sessions, we investigate the limits of markets in being able to deliver sustainable outcomes for organizations and society. We then examine the role of governments in correcting market failures, and shaping the conduct of of companies towards more sustainable practices. In the third part of the course, we shift focus to examine the construction of social responsibility for firms, and how civil society shapes the informal rules under which companies operate. In the final part of the course, we investigate competitive advantage and how companies can use sustainability to differentiate themselves from their competitors and deliver superior performance.. WELL-BEING CULTURE. The 21st century needs a different type of leader, one who is grounded in their values, who has the ability to care for themselves & others and who is determined to positively impact our communities and world for better. Well-being in Practice is designed to introduce the concept of well-being and its impact in our ability to thrive, be healthy, feel good, connect with our self & others and to contribute to our learning, teams and community at IE & beyond. The workshop is focused on how to develop skills to have a better life and invest in being your best self. We need to be present, curious and brave, to reflect and gain insights as to our values and what is important to being our best. We ask that technology be put away to focus our attention on increasing awareness of emotions and to train positive practices for flourishing. We also ask that we foster a safe environment for open dialogue, kindness and exploration around well-being and how we can build practices into each of our unique lives
BEYOND THE PROGRAM. IMPACT SKILLS ACCELERATOR. Throughout the duration of the program, a series of key skills workshops led by experienced professors will enhance your workplace skills. These workshops provide practical resources, techniques, and insights to help you overcome obstacles and make informed decisions, supporting you in gaining an edge in the competitive employment landscape. The Impact Skills Accelerator ensures students develop and master essential competences and skills critical for success and specifically demanded in today's dynamic job market. We refer to these as impact skills, which are those that enable students to really make an difference at work and in their personal lives and that they take with them throughout their careers, undeterred by any social, digital, or economic shifts. AI for Productivity Critical Thinking Self-Transformation Storytelling and Public Speaking Creative Thinking High-Performance Teambuilding I High-Performance Teambuilding II Problem Solving Project Management Power and Influence
CAREER SPECIALIZATIONS. CAREER SPECIALIZATIONS. Description. 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 Marketing, Communication & Sales pathway. During the Career Specialization period from September to December, you will 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 Specialization 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.. MARKETING IN FASHION, LUXURY AND FMCGs. Master end-to-end growth strategies from consumer & fashion sectors to luxury markets. This career specialization equips students to navigate the future of luxury, fashion, and fast-moving consumer goods. Students explore how iconic brands evolve, how new ventures take form, and how consumer expectations shift in a digitally accelerated, sustainability-driven world.. SALES STRATEGY & REVENUE GROWTH . Build revenue engines with advanced CRM, pipeline management, and strategic selling. This career specialization offers a hands-on approach to scaling commercial growth, combining core sales methodologies with go-to-market strategy, market expansion, and data-driven decision making, with a strong focus on AI and automation.. MARKETING IN MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT. Decode marketing & comm's across film, gaiming, sports, music & audio and creator's economy. This career specialization explores how entertainment and media drive brand influence and consumer attention. Participants learn to design and measure marketing in a content-driven world, developing integrated strategies that connect entertainment IPs, brand partnerships, and audiences.
