Master of Science in Human Resource Management

Program Description

The program is designed to prepare professionals with advanced knowledge and practical skills in human resource management, focusing on the strategies and tools needed to attract, retain, and manage talent in dynamic and diverse organizations. Students will develop critical competencies in key areas such as staff selection, compensation and benefits administration, and labor relations management, equipping them to lead strategic initiatives that promote organizational success.


Our master’s program offers specialization in three key areas, fundamental for the professional success of our graduates:

  • Major in Personnel Recruitment and Selection

    Focused on identifying, assessing, and hiring the right talent for organizations, these major covers modern recruiting strategies, advanced interview techniques, and the use of digital and analytical tools to improve selection processes. Students will acquire the skills to design and execute inclusive and effective recruiting strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

  • Major in Compensation and Benefits

    This major explores the principles of designing and managing compensation and benefits programs. Students will learn to structure equitable and competitive systems, conduct salary market analysis, and develop strategies to encourage performance and job satisfaction. Additionally, it focuses on regulatory compliance and tax management related to compensation.

  • Major in Labor Relations
    Focused on managing relationships between employers and employees, these major addresses collective bargaining, labor dispute resolution, and compliance with labor regulations. Students will develop a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory environments, as well as the skills necessary to promote a collaborative and fair working environment.

Program Objective

Graduates of the Master’s degree will be able to:

  • Provide a solid conceptual framework and practical tools in strategic human resource management.

  • Develop advanced skills to design, implement and evaluate human resource policies and practices.

  • Train students to solve complex problems in personnel management through an ethical and data-driven approach.

  • Foster leadership and innovation in the development and management of organizational talent.

  • Prepare graduates to perform in senior management and consulting roles in human resources.

Program Breakdown

 
Course NumberCourse TitleCredit Hours
REQUIRED CORE COURSES
HRM510Human Resource Management and Economic Decision-Making3
ORG510Organizational Behavior3
HRM520Human Capital Development3
ETH510Ethics in Labor Relations3
HRM530Human Resources Information Systems3
HRM540Data Analysis in Human Resources3
HRM550Hiring Management and Labor Regulations3
ETH520Human Resource Analytics and Data Management3
Core Courses Sub-Total24
MAJOR IN PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
PRS805Advanced Personnel Selection Models3
PRS810International Recruitment3
PRS815Psychology of Recruitment and Selection3
PRS820Competency-Based Evaluation and Selection3
Recruitment & Selection Sub-Total12
MAJOR IN COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
CMB605Design of Compensation and Benefits Plans3
CMB610Global Compensation Strategies3
CMB615Psychology of Motivation and Compensation3
CMB620Technology for Compensation and Benefits Management3
Compensation & Benefits Sub-Total12
MAJOR IN LABOR RELATIONS
LBR605Negotiation and Conflict Resolution3
LBR610Organizational Changes3
LBR615Psychology Applied to Work3
LBR620Labor Relations in International Trade3
Labor Relations Sub-Total12
Total Credit Hours60