Master's Degree in Human Resources Management and Administration

Master's Degree in Human Resources Management and Administration
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Presentation

The Master's Degree in Human Resources Management and Administration develops the skills necessary to strategically manage human capital in organizations, which represents a fundamental asset for generating value, while also becoming a source of competitive advantage. People are the key differentiators and drivers of competitiveness; their talent initiates, supports, and grows the organization.

Effective management of human capital is crucial for enhancing productivity and achieving business results, making these functions integral to organizational success. Nowadays, companies need skilled professionals in human resources management and administration who can adeptly handle various HR subsystems and, at the same time, enhance the potential of human talent, thereby contributing to the building of strong organizations.

The European University of the Atlantic’s Master's program in Human Resources Management and Administration addresses this need by providing specialized and up-to-date training in this area.

Learning Method: Remote

Learning Results

Students will develop the following competencies throughout the Master's Degree in Human Resources Management and Administration:

  • Determine the most adequate structural elements for successful human resources management and administration and guide changes within an organization’s processes.
  • Diagnose the type of culture and climate underlying an organization for effective decision-making within the context of human resources management and administration.
  • Develop a Human Resources planning process in accordance with the features and trends of current human talent management.
  • Analyze in depth the elements that make up a company: their classification, objectives, importance, and main functional areas.
  • Execute assertive analysis, description, and evaluation processes for any type of organization and at different hierarchical levels.
  • Employ recruitment and selection methods and techniques to attract and hire the best personnel in an organization.
  • Create training and development plans for an organization's employees based on a diagnosis of needs and potential.
  • Use performance evaluation and competency-based management methods to determine the best promotions and transfers within an organization.
  • Calculate fair pay based on all relevant variables of an organization's employees.
  • Implement the methodology and carry out the organizational steps to obtain ISO 45001 certification.
  • Develop an optimal audit and review process within the Human Resources area for its planning, organization, leadership, and control.
  • Distinguish ethical and moral practices in the exercise of human resources management and administration.
  • Incorporate key quality principles and concepts into human resources management and administration for optimal decision-making.
  • Develop managerial skills with a human resources approach.
  • Synthesize the best principles for effective team leadership within the human resources management and administration framework.
  • Select the best conflict resolution and negotiation strategy for problems in the field of human resources management and administration.
  • Develop communication skills appropriate for human resources management and administration.
  • Develop public speaking and presentation skills to enhance perceptions among target audiences.
  • Integrate organizational leadership and coaching principles into human resources management practice for successful coaching of key employees.
  • Organize their own work time and executive meetings based on an efficient management of urgent, important, and pending activities.
     

Graduate Profile

The Master's program enables the student, among other professional opportunities, to work as:

  • Human resources managers in any company or public or private organization.
  • Directors/officers for the different subsystems of the Human Resources Department (recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, etc.) in any company or public or private organization.
  • Human resources technicians in any company or public or private organization.
  • Third-party consultants and/or human resources specialists.
  • Trainer in the Human Resources Area.

Degree

At the end of the program, the student will be awarded the MASTER'S DEGREE IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION issued by the European University of the Atlantic.

Study Programme

The Master is organized into 90 credits distributed among subjects, extracurricular work placements, and a master's final project. The Master's program has a duration of 3 academic semesters.

Learning method: Remote
SEMESTER SUBJECTS CREDITS TYPE
1st Semester Organizational Structure and Change 4 Mandatory
Culture and Organizational Climatel 4 Mandatory
Strategic Management and Planning 5 Mandatory
Business Administration and Management 5 Mandatory
Job Analysis, Description and Valuation 4 Mandatory
Recruitment, Selection and Promotion 4 Mandatory
Training and Career Plans 4 Mandatory
2nd Semester Performance Evaluation and Management by Competencies 4 Mandatory
Compensations and Incentives 4 Mandatory
ISO 45001 4 Mandatory
Human Resources Audit 4 Mandatory
Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility 4 Mandatory
Quality as a Management Tool for Human Resources 4 Mandatory
Management Techniques and Organizational Leadership 3 Mandatory
Management Techniques in Teamwork 3 Mandatory
3rd Semester Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Techniques 3 Mandatory
Interpersonal Communication Techniques 3 Mandatory
Organizational Leadership and Coaching 3 Mandatory
Public Presentation Techniques 3 Mandatory
Time Management and Conducting Meetings 2 Mandatory
Extracurricular Work Placement 6 PR
Master’s Final Project 10 MFP

*The International Iberoamerican Foundation (FUNIBER) grants financial aid scholarships for this master's degree.

Access Requirements

Admission requirements for the master’s degree studies:

According to the provisions of Article 18 of Royal Decree 822/2021, students who meet any of the following conditions may be admitted to these study programs:

  • Holding an official university degree of Spanish Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent is a requirement for admission to a University Master's Degree, or, if applicable, holding another University Master's Degree, or degrees of the same level as the Spanish Bachelor's or Master's Degree issued by universities and institutions of higher education of an EHEA country that permits access to Master's studies in said country.
  • Likewise, persons in possession of degrees from educational systems that do not form part of the EHEA, equivalent to a bachelor's degree, may be admitted to a Master's degree in the Spanish university system without the need to have the degree recognized, but must have the university verify the level of education involved, as long as the degree allows admission to postgraduate university studies in the country where it was issued. Under no circumstances will admission by this means imply the homologation of the previous degree held by the interested party or its recognition for purposes other than that of carrying out the Master's studies.

Admission Profile

Special consideration for the proposed Master's Degree will be given to those holding a degree in the following areas:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Labor Relations
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
  • University graduate of any bachelor’s degree comparable to the above, whether a future degree in the Spanish university system or an existing degree in the university systems of other countries.

Admission Process

The admission process for the Master's Degree begins by submitting the following documentation via mail or courier to the Postgraduate Admissions Section:

  • Completed Admission Application Form
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae
  • Photocopy of DNI (Spanish candidates only) or NIE or passport (foreign candidates only)
  • Photocopy of study certificate / academic record (completed or in final year of university degree)
  • Two passport-size photographs in color.

Once the documentation has been received, the Master's Admissions Committee, composed of the Head of Academic Planning, the Director of the Admissions Department, the Academic Director of the Master's Degree, and two professors from the Master's Degree, will verify that the submitted degree is valid for admission to the degree and will evaluate the applications to determine the suitability of the candidates for the Master's Degree program. The following criteria will be considered during the admission phase, provided that the number of candidates exceeds the number of available seats in the master's program:

  • Student's academic record (80%)
  • Other merits related to the field of the degree (scholarships and awards related to the degree, postgraduate education in related degrees, professional experience related to the degree) (20%)

The Master's Academic Committee reserves the right to interview candidates if there is a concern regarding the submitted documentation. After evaluating and assessing the candidates, the Admissions Committee approves or rejects the application. There are 180 seats available for new students, divided into two calls.

Once this phase is completed, the candidate will receive written notification of their admission. This notification, initially sent via text message and/or email, will detail the outcome of the admission process. It will also include instructions on how to formalize their enrollment in the Program. Candidates will be informed about any additional documentation they need to submit, which must be duly legalized if required due to the nature of the documents. These documents are necessary to begin the pre-enrollment/place reservation process and subsequent enrollment.