Master in Talent Development & Human Resources

What does your dream career look like? The Master in Talent Development & Human Resources is a transformative process that helps you define your end goals and explore the best options to get you there. Incorporating new insights from our expert analysis of the latest trends in talent strategy, workforce planning and organizational development, as well as our continuous engagement with the global business community, the program delivers a unique mix of theoretical knowledge, emerging techniques to understand and support people, and hands-on expertise to set you up to succeed in the HR sector, not just now but in the future.

Knowledge alone doesn’t guarantee professional success. Nor do skills. What sets our graduates apart is the ability to use their learnings and experience to make big things happen—to have an impact. That comes down to the thought processes, behaviors and digital skills that empower you to make a difference. Recruiters prize professionals who can harness the resources at their disposal and galvanize teams to overcome the toughest business challenges. The Master in Talent Development & Human Resources will develop the thinking, behavioral and digital skills you need to translate your personal transformation into lasting workplace impact. ​

Purpose is about both motivation and fulfillment. It’s what brings meaning to the work you do and what sustains you in your professional development. We believe that being a modern business professional entails responsibilities—to colleagues, to the community and to the planet—and that finding your sense of purpose will enable you to embrace those responsibilities wholeheartedly. That’s why it’s our mission to help you define, refine and align your own unique sense of purpose with your career goals and aspirations, enabling you to effect meaningful change in a way that matters to you. We’re committed to making the world a better place; we want our graduates to lead the next generation of professionals who share our vision.

Work closely with expert advisors to define your goals, develop your job-search strategy, and elevate your personal brand through optimized CVs, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles. With focused insights into HR and talent-related roles, as well as a built-in Career Success Course and training sessions, you’ll be ready to stand out in a competitive talent landscape.

Join recruitment events, company meetups and HR-specific fairs that connect you with industry leaders. Leverage the IE Alumni network and student clubs dedicated to talent development, leadership and organizational behavior.

Access premium, AI-driven career tools to help you research companies, practice interviews and track job opportunities. And because your growth doesn’t stop after graduation, you’ll have lifelong access to the IE Career Portal to support your long-term professional goals.

Being able to solve problems is a prerequisite for a career in business. But resolving complex and longstanding issues, under pressure, marks out the impactful professionals primed to lead. We’ll equip you with the creative thinking skills to develop visionary solutions to seemingly impossible problems. We’ll help you sharpen your critical, logical and analytical thinking so that you become the go-to person for intractable challenges. And we’ll give you the support and the practical experience to let you test and refine your abilities, until impact thinking becomes second nature.

Coming up with solutions to problems is only half the battle; shaping consensus and securing agreement is just as important. That entails collaboration, negotiation and debate. ​Workplaces are melting pots of different personalities, ideas, and working habits, so the ability to navigate those dynamics and convince others of your perspective is crucial. Even the best initiatives fall flat if colleagues don’t buy in. By teaching you to influence and persuade, we’ll ensure your ideas are never left on the starting blocks. With a program that places emphasis on your own personal growth, we’ll ensure the behaviors that empower you to create impact become deeply embedded. Through hands-on learning and real-world scenarios, you’ll test and hone your skills until your behavioral fitness is as sharp as your thinking.

Understanding technology is essential in today’s business landscape. Understanding how to use it to your advantage is what will set you apart. At IE Business School, you’ll learn how to put data at the heart of everything you do, using it to enhance your decision-making, construct compelling business narratives and convince colleagues. From providing actionable insights to identifying efficiencies, data holds the answers when it comes to understanding a business at a deeper level, unlocking the door to smarter decision-making and operational excellence. By strengthening your grasp on the fundamentals of how to collect, analyze and visualize data, we’ll ensure you have the digital skills to make it work for you.

Sustainable Business is the belief that the next generation of professionals should be a force for positive change in the world. More than just an abstract idea, this cornerstone of our program teaches the practical ways that business can improve lives, protect the environment and contribute to the community. Through the program, you’ll gain a full understanding of the concepts and initiatives that make Sustainable Business a reality. And as HR professionals, you’ll be ideally placed to lead the integration of sustainable practices into every part of the organizations in which you work.

An entrepreneurial mindset brings innovative solutions to enduring social issues. We call this Social Entrepreneurship. In the Master in Talent Development & Human Resources, you’ll learn how to apply your thinking and analytical skills for the benefit of the people and communities around you. The same teaching and practical experiences that prepare you for the world of work will make you an effective problem-solver for society at large. We’ll show you how to turn your learning into a force for the greater good.

As a student of the Master in Talent Development & Human Resources, you’ll already share our belief that people matter just as much as results. We call this Working Well. The success of a business is defined by the success of its people, and an inclusive workplace that prioritizes employee wellbeing is an environment where colleagues can thrive. By learning how to foster an organizational culture that nurtures talent, model positive leadership and build teams that make diversity their strength, you’ll become a people expert who gets the best out of everyone around them.