Postgraduate Master’s Diploma (First Level)
Postgraduate Master’s Diploma in
International Human Resource
Management
Managing people and cultures in international organisations
Building global talents. Yours.
Faculty of Economics
and Modern Languages
and Literature
VI Edition
Anno Accademico 2013/2014
Why a Master’s Diploma in International HR
Management?
The process of aligning people and organisations requires professional human resource managers with a variety of competencies, deriving from several different disciplinary approaches.
Acquiring this kind of professional profile is possible in an educational environment that combines understanding of specific skills and techniques in the classroom with opportunities to discover the application of such skills through direct contact with multicultural companies.
The University Postgraduate Master’s Diploma in INTERNATIONAL HR MANAGEMENT promotes the development of the professional competencies which experts in HR management, organisation and business communication need in order to work in complex, international environments. The pace of the diploma - as with most Master’s courses - is intense, and particularly stimulating for motivated graduates who will have the opportunity to meet academics and professionals involved in international HR.
Why this IHRM Postgraduate Master’s Diploma?
This diploma has the following distinctive characteristics:
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full alignment with the needs of complex and/or international companies, thanks to close collaboration between the Università Cattolica and the corporate world;.
strong focus on international corporate contexts, with a unique concentration on foreign language skills and cultural knowledge;.
systematic integration of skills from various disciplinary areas complementary to the needs of themodern corporate environment;
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effective teaching methodologies, combining learning in action through discussion, case studies,individual and team project work, language practice in multimedia laboratories, presentations by international HR professionals;
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development of a personal and professional network, as well as relational, transversal skills.Learning Objectives
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To increase knowledge of concepts, models of analysis, methods and practices for resolving the key issues of managing people in companies;.
To develop expertise through active teaching methods, experimenting with practical applications of management tools and solutions, operating systems and projects, together with representatives from companies;.
To perfect language skills as part of plurilingual competence and intercultural awareness throughformal training and meetings with non-Italian HR professionals;
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To enable participants to improve their interpersonal communicative styles and behaviourIdeal Student Profile and admission
The ideal participant is a young graduate, or graduate worker at the foot of his/her career ladder, strongly motivated by an interest in the organisation and management of human resources in an international setting.
This Master’s Diploma is designed for graduates from all faculties, with a 3 or 4 year Bachelor’s degree, a specialisation, and for undergraduates who will complete their degree within the first few months of the beginning of the programme. Candidates who do not possess the above-mentioned degrees but have equivalent qualifications may apply.
The course is taught in Italian and English - good knowledge of English is therefore required. Applications from international students are encouraged, but a good working knowledge of Italian is a requirement. Knowledge of another foreign language is an advantage in the application process.
The maximum number of participants is 25. Admission to the Master’s Diploma depends on success in the selection process which evaluates candidates’ suitability for the programme and for the labour market.
Career oppportunities
On completion of the Master’s Diploma in International HR Management, students will be equipped for careers in the Human Resources, Management and Communication fields, in private and public sector companies and institutions operating in international contexts.
Other professional opportunities include consultancy firms specialised in personnel management (including Recruitment and Employment Agencies, Head-hunters, Outplacement Firms, Management Consultants, Training and Development Agencies and Schools).
Course design and calendar
The programme lasts ten months and consists of classes, workshops, presentations by professionals, distance-learning activities with group and individual project work, and an internship of two months, leading to 70 university credits.
The learning process is organised as follows:
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classroom lessons (from January 29th until July 15th 2014) for a total of 480 hours (about 60 fulldays)
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distance learning.
laboratories and active learning opportunities, including a project to be done in groups, incollaboration with selected companies
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seminars and company visits.
optional extra classroom activitiesThere are two terms: the first (lasting one month) is dedicated to “fundamental” courses and the second to specialised, professional “focus” courses. The “fundamental” courses are assigned to students according to their curriculum and aim for a homogenisation of knowledge of business administration and language skills. “Focus” courses are obligatory for all students and include talks by international HR professionals in their own language.
Attendance of classes assigned to each student is mandatory.
Course contents
The program is divided into six closely-interlinked modules, which take a systematic approach to HR. The distinguishing feature of the programme is its highly international slant, where linguistic-cultural knowledge and skills provide the conceptual background for the course as a whole.
1. The organisational context
I. Labour economics
II. Industrial relations and labour law
III. Historical development of industrial relations IV. Globalisation processes
2. The company
I. Business administration and strategic management II. Finance
III. Organisational models IV. Organisational culture
3. People
I. Personality, motivation, skills and competencies II. Teams and interpersonal relations
4. The relationship between people and organisations
I. Labour contracts II. Psychological contracts III. Industrial relations
5. Models of Human Resource Management
I. Recruitment, selection, placement, and socialisation II. Planning and evaluation
III. Competencies and performance appraisal
IV. Employee potential and development (careers, training, talent management) V. Compensation and Labour costs
VI. e-HRM
6. Linguistic and cultural skills for international contexts
I. Languages and cultures within the global horizon of multinational companies II. Global English, Business French and international communication
III. Linguistic and cultural skills for cross-cultural management
IV. Labour contracts in English-speaking cultures and international corporations V. Job interviews, negotiations and presentations in English
A detailed break-down of the courses within each module and their respective credits is available on the site: http://master.unicatt.it/milano/hrmanagement
Faculty
The Faculty of the Master’s Diploma is made up of both university lecturers, who are experts in the various disciplinary areas, and professionals from the HR field, including HR Managers and Directors and Consultants from relevant business areas. See the site for a list of faculty.
Directors and Coordinators
Director: LUIGI MANZOLINI, Faculty of Economics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Milano
Vice-Director: ENRICA GALAZZI, Faculty of Language Sciences and Foreign Literatures, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Milano.
Teaching Coordinators: BARBARA IMPERATORI, RITA BISSOLA and AMANDA MURPHY.
Scientific Consulting Board: LORENZO CAPPELLARI, Labour Economics, ALDO CARERA, Contemporary History; GIOVANNI GOBBER, General Linguistics; ANTONELLA OCCHINO, Labour Law; FLORA PAGETTI, Geography; ENRICO REGGIANI, English Literature; GIUSEPPE SCARATTI, Labour Psychology
To guarantee perfect alignment between the academic content of the Master’s Diploma and the professional skills needed in the workplace, an Advisory Board comprising managers and company consultants assists the Scientific Consulting Board in the planning and teaching of the Master’s Diploma.
Services for applicants Meet the Directors
The Directors of the Master Diploma are available to meet prospective applicants who require information about the contents of the programme and its underlying rationale on the following dates:
8th October 2013
12th November 2013
The meetings will take place from 12.00 to 14.00 in Aula 100, via Necchi 9, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Milano. For organisational purposes, it is highly appreciated if participation in these meetings is confirmed in an email sent to the following address: master.hrm@unicatt.it.
General information
School site
The program is taught in Via Carducci 28/30, part of the main site of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan.
Admissions and Selection
The selection process consists of three steps: application and evaluation of the application, admission test, motivational interview. The online application form should be filled in and sent by the closing date of 15th January 2014.
As explained online, the form should also be sent by post to:
Ufficio Master, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Via Carducci 28/30, 20123 Milan.
Upon registration, each candidate will also be required to pay a non-refundable fee of EUR 60 to cover expenses for the selection process. This payment should be included with the application form. As illustrated below, there will be two selection sessions, unless all the places are filled in the first session.
First Session
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1st December 2013 Application deadline: online forms must be emailed and printed forms sentby cover mail to Ufficio Master
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4th and 5th December 2013 Selection process and interviews.
12th December 2013 Communication of successful applicants, waiting list, and scholarshipsawarded, if appropriate
Second Session
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15th January 2014 Application deadline for second round (if places left).
16th and 17th January 2014 Selection process and interviews.
20st January 2014 Communication of successful applicants, waiting list,and scholarshipsawarded, if appropriate
Admission criteria
1) Previous studies 2) Language skills 3) Professional experience 4) Motivation and attitude
Cost
The Master Diploma costs € 8200. This includes: courses attendance, teaching materials, access to the library and EduCatt lending rights, use of PC rooms, use of University Internship and Placement Services.
Payment is due in three instalments:
EUR 3,200 within 5 days of confirming enrolment to validate matriculation EUR 3,000 by 30th April 2014
EUR 2,000 by 31st July 2014
Scholarships and Grants for the IHRM Master Diploma
A number of partner companies have provided partial or total grants for the most deserving candidates on this Master’s Diploma programme.
Application for these grants must be made online by 1st December 2013.
There are also loans and grants available specifically for Master’s students from Banca Intesa San Paolo. Information can be found on the site www.prestitobridge.it
The support and participation of the following companies is gratefully acknowledged:
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3M Italia.
Adecco.
Allianz Global Investors.
Alstom.
Antal International.
Banca Popolare di Milano.
Barclays Bank.
Becton Dickinson and Company.
Borsa Italiana.
Bosch.
Campari.
CA Technologies.
Costa Crociere.
Covenant Partners.
Det Norske Veritas.
Deutsche Bank.
Edison.
ENI.
Eurand.
GFK Retail and Technology.
Gi Group.
Gruppo Generali.
Gruppo Unipol.
Hengdian Group Europe.
IKEA Italia.
Impregilo Group.
Intesa Sanpaolo.
Istituto Europeo di Oncologia IEO.
Iveco.
Kellogg’s Italia.
Kelly Services.
Kiabi.
LG.
LinkedIn.
Marsh Italia.
Mediaset.
Mercer.
Microsoft Italia.
Monster.
NH Hotels.
Nielsen.
Nokia Siemens.
Nomura.
Norton Rose.
Novartis.
Organizzazione Nazioni Unite ONU.
Perkin Elmer.
Pernod Ricard.
Pirelli.
PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Promod.
Regione Lombardia.
Roche.
Saipem.
SAS Institute.
Sasol.
Siemens.
Studio Legale Mondini eRusconi
