Master's Degree in Human Resources and Talent Management
- Intake 2026
- 170 places
- Official
- 60 ECTS
Master's Degree in Human Resources and Talent Management
Through our Master's degree in Human Resources and Talent Management in Barcelona, we train professionals to transform the department that manages a company’s most important resource: people.
This programme has been designed to meet all the needs of the HR sector, taking into account the most recent technological and organisational trends and addressing talent attraction, retention and employer branding.
The students in this Master will be able to efficiently tackle the current needs and challenges through the use of strategies that are centred around people and with a clear focus on the achievement of corporate goals, while simultaneously contributing to the development of talent in the human teams they lead.
Our Official Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management is recognized by the world’s leading international rankings
EAE Business School stands out in the leading national and international rankings, thanks to its prestige, academic excellence, and global presence.
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Spain 2024
#25 - Europe
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10 months
From Monday to Thursday and two Fridays a month (intensive morning hours)
14 months
Remote work Mondays, Wednesdays, and one Friday each week, plus a 5-week residential program in Barcelona.
Study programme
- Organizing the Human Resources Function to Provide Value
- Human Capital as a Source of Competitive Advantage
- Global Strategies in Human Resources
- Key Elements for the Success of a Human Resources Strategy in a Global Company
- Formulating and Implementing Human Resources Objectives and Strategies
- Introduction to Labor Law
- Individual Employment Relations
- Collective Employment Relations
- The Companys
- Essential Elements of the Employment Relationship
- Interruption of the Employment Contract
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Finance
- Human Resources Metrics
- Leadership
- Team development
- Coaching
- Methodologies for building healthy organizations
- Change management
- Appreciative Inquiry
- Intervention and programs for health improvement
- Compensation and benefits that improve the quality of work life
- Workplace wellness through talent development
- Challenges of Human Resources in the 21st Century
- Integrated Human Resources Management
- Recruitment Strategy
- Organizational Socialization
- Talent Management
- Talent Development
- Talent Development within the Company
- Job Analysis and Job Evaluation
- Compensation Policies and Pay Equity
- Benefits and Additional Compensation
- Variable Compensation and Recognition
- Strategic Perspective of Compensation
The Master’s Final Thesis will consist of developing a strategic plan for human resources or talent management, linking the knowledge acquired with current innovative proposals, and evaluating its feasibility of real implementation.
Likewise, it can be done from the application of any of the subjects of the study plan in business reality or direct application to a company. The topic ranges from the use of specific tools, digital applications, research and innovation.
Students in the master's programs have the option to undertake extracurricular internships, which are voluntary and not mandatory. These internships are managed by CDC.
Master's Director
Miriam Díez Piñol
PhD in Psychology, specialised in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources. She has worked in the fields of education, coaching and executive development for more than 20 years.
Key Points
1. Change management
You will drive and manage change applying new technologies with the aim of boosting the growth of the organization through effective human capital management.
2. Leadership and impact
You will specialize in HR and talent management you developing you analytical competencies, executive skills and critical thinking to create impact in the organization.
3. Decision-making
Through a practical approach, you will learn concepts and tools for effective decision-making that will facilitate a strategic design that sets you apart in HR.
Student profile
Full Time
2 years average experience
77% international participants
12 nationalities
Hybrid
6 years average experience
71% international participants
11 nationalities
Your career success starts here.
At our Career Development Center and Entrepreneurship Hub, you'll receive personalized advice and tailored training to boost your employability. No matter which path you choose, we help you go far and expand your opportunities internationally.
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Career Opportunities After the Official Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management
You will get a tailor-made career plan from our Careers department and our Entrepreneur department, with personalised services for academic training and guidance that will multiply your professional opportunities and extend them to any country in the world.
- Human Resources Director
- Learning and Development Manager
- Leadership Manager
- Head of Employer Branding
- Headhunter
- Head of Motivation and Participation Programmes
Admission process
Requeriments
Regulations and general access procedure
The Regulations and access procedure for master’s programs at UdL are detailed in the following link:
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Admission criteria and procedure for the degree
The general requirements for access and admission to this Master’s degree are established in the Access, Admission and Enrollment Regulations for university master’s programs at Centro Universitario EAE Barcelona:
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Criteria for recognition and transfer of credits
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- Initial Information/Admission Request
Once completed, we’ll assign you one of our expert advisors that will get in touch with you.
- Interview with the Admissions Department
We’ll evaluate your professional and academic profile and, together, we’ll assess your eligibility for advancing towards a Master’s level based on your professional goals.
- Formal Presentation of the Admission Form
Updated CV
Motivation Letter
Academic and/or Professional Letter of Recommendation
Last/Ongoing Degree Certificate
Admission Test (if required)
Language Certificate (if required) - Admissions Committee
Your advisor will be in charge of defending your application in front of the Committee.
- Process Resolution
We’ll inform you on the result of the process.
- Booking and Assign You a Spot
You will have 3 to 5 days to make the payment for the inscription.
Where do our Master in Human Resources students work?
Students on EAE Barcelona’s Master in Human Resources excel as leaders in top companies at a global level. You can be next to take the leap! The companies where our graduates work include:
