Strategic HRM

Unleash people talent and full potential

Human Resource Management is currently one of the fastest-growing management fields. Organizations are increasingly recognizing the strategic role of human capital for achieving significant business results, sustainable growth and innovation.

The ALBA MSc in Strategic HRM is designed for:

• The new generation of HR professionals that will act as strategic partners and effectively align people strategies with business strategies
• Other professionals in managerial responsibilities who will strategically lead their organizations' human capital and act as coaches and unleash their people's talents and full potential.

Investment in Human Capital pays off:

• Those companies with a highly engaged workforce improved operating income by 19.2% over a period of 12 months, whilst those companies with low engagement scores saw operating income decline by 32.7% over the same period (Towers Watson).
• The lost productivity of actively disengaged employees costs the US economy $370 billion annually (Gallup Institute).
• 70% of Chief Executive Officers consider talent management top strategic priority and believe talent retention is a struggle (PwC Annual Global CEO Survey).
• 53% of CEOs see skill shortage for key positions as a major challenge (PwC Annual Global CEO Survey).
• 93% of Chief Financial Officers consider human capital as a critical factor for customer satisfaction (Mercer).

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The MSc in Strategic Human Resources Management distinguishes itself for:

• The practical workshops it offers within its curriculum in collaboration with field specialists like HAY Group and Evalion.
• The personal coaching and focus on personal skills through the course of Leadership Development.
• The internship opportunities, for eligible students, it offers in positions relative to the HR field.
• The quality and academic standing of its faculty, both resident and visiting.
• The Accreditation from EPAS (European Foundation for Management Development).
• The role of ALBA as a Scientific Coordinator of the BEST WORKPLACES Competition in Greece as well as for the Recruitment Confidence Index (RCI). Participants in the MSc in Strategic HRM have the opportunity to learn the best HR practices as well as the latest labor trends in Greece and Europe.
• Extensive opportunities to take courses abroad through student exchange agreements with a large network of top Business Schools worldwide.

Program Structure

Participants must complete the requirements of 16 courses and 5 workshops. The program commences every January and its duration is 14 months. Classes meet two weekends per month from 10:00 a.m. - 17:00 p.m., however, the sitting exams take place usually on Friday evenings, between 18:00 p.m. - 21:00 p.m. Additionally, students should participate in some obligatory activities that occur during weekdays.

The curriculum covers the latest theoretical knowledge on Strategic HRM issues and the practical skills that are vital for a successful professional career in the field of HR. This will be achieved not only through formal instruction but also through a hands-on manner, with a strong emphasis on workshops and intensive collaboration in teams

Preparatory Period (January - February)

• Understanding Organizations (28 contact hours, 6 ECTS)

• Understanding the Business Environment (28 contact hours, 6 ECTS)

Period 1 (March - April)

• Leadership Development (14 contact hours, 3 ECTS)

• Corporate Strategy and HRM (14 contact hours, 3 ECTS)

• Employee Selection and The War of Talent (28 contact hours, 6 ECTS)

Period 2 (May - June)

• Strategic Performance Management I: Training, Employee Development and Appraisal (28 contact hours, 6 ECTS)

• Research Methods & Statistics (14 contact hours, 3 ECTS)

Workshops

• Psychometric Testing Workshop (Evalion People Psychometric Solutions Level A & B Certification) (14 contact hours, 3 ECTS)

Period 3 (September - October)

• Strategic Performance Management II: Compensation and Employee Benefits (28 contact hours, 6 ECTS)

• Leading & Managing Change (14 contact hours, 3 ECTS)

Workshops

• Job Evaluation Workshop (7 contact hours, 1,5 ECTS)

• Assessing Behaviors in the Workplace Workshop (7 contact hours, 1,5 ECTS)

Period 4 (November - December)

• Labor Relations and the Legal Aspects of HRM (14 contact hours, 3 ECTS)

• Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (14 contact hours, 3 ECTS)

• International HR Strategies (14 contact hours, 3 ECTS)

Workshops

• HR Scorecard Workshop (7 contact hours, 1,5 ECTS)

• The HR Information Systems (7 contact hours, 1,5 ECTS)

Period 5 (January - February)Choose four of the following courses

• Negotiations (14 contact hours, 3 ECTS)

• In Search of Phronesis (14 contact hours, 3 ECTS)

• Diversity Management (14 contact hours, 3 ECTS)

• Psychoanalyzing Organizations (14 contact hours, 3 ECTS)

• Creativity & Innovation (14 contact hours, 3 ECTS)

• Managing the Family Enterprise (14 contact hours, 3 ECTS)

• or pursue a Dissertation (56 contact hours, 12 ECTS)

The Program is tailored to the needs of those professionals with a serious commitment to HR who would like to advance their career in the dynamically changing environment of human resources management.It also appeals to executives who have worked in other positions for at least one year and wish to make a career shift towards Human Resource Management or want to strengthen their skills in people management. Exceptionally strong recent university graduates with no prior experience, who wish to pursue a career in the HR field, could also be considered.To apply to the MSc in Strategic HRM Program, applicants should meet all the following criteria:Hold a Bachelor's Degree,Already work in the HR field, orHave worked in other than HR positions for at least a year and wish to make a career shift towards human resource management.

ALBA offers scholarships to international students up to 50% on accommodation and up to 40% on tuition fees based on application excellence. For more info and an estimation of your scholarship please visit the Scholarship page under ''Relevant Links''

Accreditation

ALBA Graduate Business School has always been dedicated in offering educational programs of the highest academic standards in the area of Business Administration, as well as a strong framework of personal development and social responsibility. We benchmark our strategies and processes against global norms in business education and we are driven by a commitment to meet and exceed the international standards. The continuous improvement of our academic and administrative processes, our people and faculty, our corporate culture as well as our passion for quality in education, create a stimulating environment for those that invest in ALBA Graduate Business School for their personal and professional development.

All our MBA programs are accredited from the Association of MBAs (AMBA),while both the MSc in Finance and MSc in Strategic HRM programs are EPAS (EFMD Programme Accreditation System) accredited.

These accreditations position us within a select group of business schools across the world, while they constitute another decisive step towards the accomplishment of our vision, which is to become one of the leading research-driven business schools in Europe, on the basis of excellence of teaching and intellectual impact on the business world, attracting outstanding faculty and students from all over the world.