SDA Bocconi School of Management

Program Information

Degree Offered

Executive Master in Strategic Human Resource Management

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The mission of the Program is to support high-potential HR managers and professionals in developing the necessary competences to strengthen the strategic and leadership role of HR.
The Master emphasizes the close relationship between HR management and strategy, within an international setting which draws upon cutting-edge research and practice to develop methodologies and tools.The objectives of the program are the following:

* To increase individual knowledge and expertise through the discussion of HR strategies, models, methods and techniques;
* To develop problem-solving skills, through the discussion of cases and real accounts of corporate HR situations and decisions;
* To strengthen people management skills through teaching methods based on group work, case discussions, in-company activities, guest speakers and corporate testimonials.
* To pursue a hands-on learning experience, by immediately applying concepts and tools to the reality of one’s organizations through individual assignments.

CONTENTS

The Master includes a total of 36 days of face-to-face teaching, including 5 Saturdays , designed around 8 modules of 3-6 days. In order to measure their knowledge and learning outcomes against companies´ everyday practice and issues, participants are also called to engage in 4 individual project assignments, for approximately 40 days of work in distance learning.

The modular approach, coupled with in-depth individual and team-based work, will allow individuals for a full immersion in class discussion while maintaining continuous contact with their organizations.

Module 1.People Strategy

* Business strategy and governance
* Strategic decision making
* Roles of HR function
* Strategic capabilities
* Workforce differentiation
* The role of HR in mergers and acquisitions

Module 2.Finance

* Financial statement analysis
* Performance indicators
* Business strategy and financial measures
* Discounted cash flow analysis of strategic initiatives
* The economic profile of finacing decisions. Capital structure issues
* The rationale for Mergers and Acquisitions
* Corporate finance in practice

Module 3.HR Performance

* HR scorecard
* HR metrics
* HR information systems, knowledge management and learning

Module 4.HR Global and European Context

* International HRM
* Globalization and labor market institutions
* Comparative industrial relations
* Migration and welfare systems
* Ageing, productivity and retirement
* Global HR Management
Decentralization and centralization
Managing HR in global value chains

Module 5.Talent Acquisition and Development

* Employer branding and strategic staffing
* Career management and talent development
* Expatriation
* Diversity and intercultural management

Module 6. Organizational Design and Change

* People strategy and organization
* Restructuring and downsizing
* Organizational design for innovation
* Organizational change and internal communication

Module 7.Performance Management and Compensation

* Performance management
* Total Compensation
* Executive Compensation

Module 8.HR Leadership

* HR Leadership
* HR Competences:
Creative and strategic thinking
Communication and networking
Conflict and stress management
Coaching
* Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics

LEARNING MODEL

Teaching methods

The teaching methods include:

* Class sessions
* Case study discussions
* Simulations and role-playing exercises
* Professional and business guest speakers
* Individual assignments on specific HR issues

The course also relies on a Web Platform which allows participants to download course materials, as well as to participate in forum discussion.

Accreditation:

EQUIS, AMBA

Eligibility Requirements:

Admission requirements

* Relevant work experience in Human Resource Management or related functions
* A degree in any discipline
* Fluency in English (self-assessed)

Documents required

1. Online application form
2. Two letters of reference
3. Degree certificate

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

33000 EUR

Financial Aid Offered: No