Master in Human Resources
- May 2026
- 10/11 months
- Spanish and English
- Multiple study formats
The Master in Human Resources is designed to help you respond to the challenges of digital transformation, global talent attraction, and building healthy organizational cultures. You will learn to use technology not only to optimize processes but to enhance the most valuable resource of any company: its people.
Turn HR into a business driver
Become a strategic HR Business Partner
Make talent decisions with People Analytics
Apply HR Tech to people management
Lead cultural transformation
Drive employee engagement and experience
Why study Human Resources?
Organizations no longer compete only on products or technology, they compete on talent. In this context, people management has become a strategic function capable of driving innovation, organizational culture, and business performance.
Studying Human Resources enables you to understand how to attract, develop, and retain talent in increasingly digital, global, and data-driven environments. From the use of People Analytics to designing employee experiences, HR professionals play a key role in transforming organizations.
Why EAE Barcelona?
EAE Barcelona is a school that drives professional growth through executive education connected to real business reality. Our approach combines academic rigor, a global outlook, and a methodology designed to turn learning into impact.
EAE Barcelona is a school designed for professionals who lead, not just learn.
PREPARE FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATIONS SHRC
The program includes preparation for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), globally recognized as one of the most prestigious standards in people management. This certification validates your ability to apply talent strategies aligned with business objectives and to lead HR decision-making in complex environments.
Preparing for SHRM will strengthen your professional profile with a credential highly valued by companies worldwide.
*La obtención de la certificación requiere superar el examen oficial gestionado directamente por SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) y puede implicar costes y procesos de registro adicionales no incluidos en el programa.
SYLLABUS
STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
- GLOBAL AND STRATEGIC PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
- Organization of the HR function to deliver value
- Human capital as a source of competitive advantage
- Global HR strategies
- Key elements for the success of an HR strategy in a global company
- Formulation and implementation of HR objectives and strategies
- LABOUR REGULATIONS AND THE FUTURE OF WORK
- Introduction to labour law
- Individual employment relations
- Collective labour relations
- The company
- Essential elements of the employment relationship
- Suspension of the employment contract
- Health and safety at work
- The future of work
ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
- HR DECISION-MAKING: FINANCE AND HR METRICS
- Finance
- HR metrics
- LEADERSHIP, TEAM DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING
- Leadership
- Team development
- Coaching
- WORKPLACE WELLBEING, CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHY ORGANIZATIONS
- Methodologies for building healthy organizations
- Change management
- Appreciative inquiry
- Intervention and programs to improve health
- Compensation and benefits that enhance quality of working life
- Workplace wellbeing through talent development
FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF HUMAN RESOURCES
- MANAGEMENT OF THE EMPLOYEE LIFECYCLE
- HR challenges in the 21st century
- Integrated HR management
- Talent attraction strategy
- Organizational socialization
- TALENT MANAGEMENT
- Talent management
- Talent training
- Talent development within the company
- COMPENSATION SYSTEMS
- Job analysis and role evaluation
- Compensation policies and pay equity
- Benefits and additional compensation
- Variable compensation and recognition
- Strategic perspective on compensation
MASTER’S THESIS
- 12 ECTS
- Master’s Thesis
TALENT ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT
- EMPLOYER BRANDING AND TALENT ACQUISITION ALIGNED WITH BUSINESS
- Employer branding and its impact on talent attraction
- Recruitment strategies using AI and automation
- Strategic candidate assessment and selection
- Effective onboarding aligned with organizational culture
- Hiring and key legal aspects
- LEARNING AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT WITH IMPACT
- Design of training and development plans
- Evaluation of learning effectiveness
- Continuous learning management
- Trends in HR training and development
PERFORMANCE, REWARDS AND WELLBEING MANAGEMENT
- DATA-DRIVEN PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
- Fundamentals of performance management
- People Analytics applied to performance and talent decisions
- Evaluation systems and continuous feedback
- WELLBEING AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH STRATEGIES BASED ON WELLBEING TECH
- Physical, mental and social wellbeing at work
- Technology and metrics to measure workplace wellbeing
- Occupational risk and absenteeism management
- TOTAL COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION
- Total compensation concept: fixed, variable, and non-salary benefits
- Design of employee value propositions (EVP)
- Models and metrics for strategic compensation
LEADERSHIP
- LEADERSHIP IN CHANGING ENVIRONMENTS
- Strategic HR competencies
- Ethics and corporate social responsibility
CULTURE
- ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
- Rapid diagnosis of current and desired culture
- Design tools for cultural transformation
- Planning levers and pilot initiatives for change
TERMINATION AND COST CONTROL
- FINANCE APPLIED TO HR
- Financial literacy applied to HR
- Talent metrics and ROI analysis
- Tools for analysing and prioritizing investments
- LABOUR RELATIONS, TERMINATION AND RESPONSIBLE TRANSITION
- Labour relations and their legal framework
- Responsible offboarding and outplacement processes
- Communication strategies in termination processes
- FINAL BUSINESS IMPACT PROJECT
- Development of a project applying the knowledge acquired in the Master’s Degree
- Use of People Analytics and HR Tech where relevant
- Delivery of proposals with measurable organizational impact
MASTER’S THESIS
- Master’s Thesis
STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
- GLOBAL AND STRATEGIC PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
- Organization of the HR function to deliver value
- Human capital as a source of competitive advantage
- Global HR strategies
- Key elements for the success of an HR strategy in a global company
- Formulation and implementation of HR objectives and strategies
- LABOUR REGULATIONS AND THE FUTURE OF WORK
- Introduction to labour law
- Individual employment relations
- Collective labour relations
- The company
- Essential elements of the employment relationship
- Suspension of the employment contract
- Health and safety at work
- The future of work
- HR DECISION-MAKING: FINANCE AND HR METRICS
- Finance
- HR metrics
ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
- LEADERSHIP, TEAM DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING
- Leadership
- Team development
- Coaching
- WORKPLACE WELLBEING, CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHY ORGANIZATIONS
- Proactive change management in healthy organizations
- Wellbeing and employee experience management
- Intervention and programs for organizational improvement
- Smart companies that enhance quality of working life
- Workplace wellbeing through talent development
FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF HUMAN RESOURCES
- MANAGEMENT OF THE EMPLOYEE LIFECYCLE
- HR challenges in the 21st century
- Integrated HR management
- Talent attraction strategy
- Organizational socialization
- TALENT MANAGEMENT
- Talent management
- Talent training
- Talent development within the company
- COMPENSATION SYSTEMS
- Job analysis and role evaluation
- Compensation policies and pay equity
- Benefits and additional compensation
- Variable compensation and recognition
- Strategic perspective on compensation
- MASTER’S THESIS
- Master’s Thesis
QUALIFICATION
On completion of the Master’s Degree, you will obtain a double qualification issued by EAE Business School Barcelona and the University of Lleida (UdL), depending on the format taken.
Full-time: Official Degree
Designed for full immersion. If you are looking for accelerated growth and an on-site immersive experience in Barcelona, this is your path.
Qualifications:
- EAE Master: Official Master’s Degree in Human Resources and Talent Management – EAE Business School
- UdL Master: Official Master’s Degree in Human Resources and Talent Management – Universitat de Lleida
Part-time: Institution-specific Degree
Ideal if you are a working professional. Combine your studies with your career and apply what you learn from day one in your organization.
Qualifications
- EAE-specific Master: Master of Lifelong Learning in Human Resources and Talent Development – EAE Business School
- UdL-specific Master: Master of Lifelong Learning in Human Resources and Talent Development – Universitat de Lleida
Hybrid: Official Degree
Designed for professionals who value the flexibility of online learning without sacrificing an international academic experience. It combines virtual sessions with a residential period in Barcelona, enabling you to develop a global perspective on talent management.
- Máster Universitario en Dirección de los Recursos Humanos y del Talento – EAE Business School
- Máster Universitario en Dirección de los Recursos Humanos y del Talento – Universidad de Lleida
Qualifications
- EAE Master: Official Master’s Degree in Human Resources and Talent Management – EAE Business School
- UdL Master: Official Master’s Degree in Human Resources and Talent Management – Universitat de Lleida
Advanced Specializations
Boost your master’s degree. Define your path.
Advanced Specializations are certified tracks that allow you to personalize your master’s program and incorporate professional competencies that truly differentiate you in today’s market. Design a flexible master’s experience, connected to the most in-demand digital professions and strengthened by our partnership with Mobile World Capital Barcelona.
Choose between two focus areas:
Here, you define your path. Barcelona and Mobile World Capital amplify it.
Develop the leadership that the digital world demands: one that integrates technological agility, designs forward-looking strategies, and makes decisions with a positive impact. More than just skills, you will adopt the mindset that enables you to lead transformation—not just be part of it. It is the bridge from professional to industry-leading expert.
- IA & Machine Learning
- Innovation Strategy
- Project Management & Agile
- Data-Driven Business Analytics
- Emprendimiento
- ESG & Sustainability
Designed to deepen expertise in strategic areas and strengthen your technical profile. Become a go-to professional who solves the most complex industry challenges and makes a difference in high-impact projects.
- Digital Business Transformation
- International Markets
- Product Management
- Fintech
- Big Data Tools & Applications
- Business Analytics & Data Science
- DEI Strategy
- Marketing Digital Avanzado
Added value thanks to Mobile World Capital Barcelona
As an Official Talent Hub of MWCapital, your Advanced programmes are delivered with a real focus on Barcelona’s technological and business ecosystem, strengthening your professional visibility and connection with the sector.
RANKINGS AND ACCREDITATIONS
Education endorsed by the world’s leading international rankings
The quality of the program and the track record of EAE Business School Barcelona are accredited by international rankings and independent evaluations within the education sector.
- Program rankings #2 Best Master in Spain: El Mundo Ranking 2024
- #2 Best Master in Spain: EdUniversal Best Masters Ranking 2024
- Top Business School: Forbes & Bloomberg
QS Stars (4 Stars)
An international system that evaluates academic quality, employability, teaching, and internationalization.
Bloomberg Businessweek – Best Business Schools
An international ranking that recognizes business schools with a strong impact on business education.
EFMD Global Membe
EAE is part of the EFMD Global network, one of the leading international organizations in management education.
EMPLOYABILITY
Where our students work:
STUDENT SUPPORT
Far more than just a classroom: a 360º experience
Career Development
Personalized guidance, JobTeaser, and personal branding workshops to help you stand out in every recruitment process.
Networking
Masterclasses with HR executives from Volkswagen, PepsiCo and Boehringer Ingelheim.
Mentoring
Access to an alumni network of more than 83,000 professionals to support your growth.
Admissions process
Financial aid and grants
We know that deciding to take a Master’s degree is also a financial decision. With this in mind, EAE Barcelona offers different types of financial aid and grants that may apply depending on your profile and circumstances:
Academic Excellence Grant
For students whose academic records demonstrate outstanding effort and dedication.
Women in Leadership Grant
For women who have previously held or currently hold leadership positions while studying at the School and whose academic records demonstrate outstanding effort and dedication.
Entrepreneurship Grant
For students who are founding partners of an active company that has existed for at least one fiscal year and whose academic records demonstrate outstanding effort and dedication.
Grant for Students with Disabilities
For students with a certified minimum disability of 33% and whose academic records demonstrate outstanding effort and dedication.
FAQs
The Full-time format is an official Master’s Degree designed for full immersion. The Part-time format is a Lifelong Learning Degree aimed at professionals who want to apply knowledge immediately without leaving their job.
The program includes specific preparation for the SHRM (Certified Professional) certification exams, one of the most highly valued credentials in HR worldwide.
Yes, through the Career Development Center you will have access to internship programs and exclusive opportunities within our network of more than 6,200 partner companies.
No, it is not necessary. Many students use the Master’s Degree to start or accelerate their career in Human Resources. The program is designed to develop a strategic view of talent from the outset and help you access entry-level or more senior roles in the field.
The aim of the program is to facilitate your transition into HR roles. Through the Career Development Center, you will have access to career guidance, job opportunities, and direct contact with companies that collaborate with EAE Barcelona.
The Master’s Degree combines strategic foundations with real business cases, digital tools, and applied projects. In addition, a large proportion of the faculty are professionals currently working in the field who share their real-world experience and insight in talent management.
Yes. Candidates with international qualifications can apply by submitting their university degree and the relevant documentation. Our admissions team will guide you throughout the process and assist with any questions regarding validation or administrative requirements.
The Part-time and Hybrid formats are specifically designed for professionals who need to balance their studies with work or personal responsibilities. The format allows you to continue developing your career while advancing your education.
