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1 Postgraduate Master s Diploma in International Human Resource Management Managing people and cultures in international organisations Building global talents. Yours. Postgraduate Master s Diploma (First Level) Faculty of Economics and Modern Languages and Literature VI Edition Anno Accademico 2013/2014 In collaboration wi: Partner:

2 Why a Master s Diploma in International HR Management? The process of aligning people and organisations requires professional human resource managers wi a variety of competencies, deriving from several different disciplinary approaches. Acquiring is kind of professional profile is possible in an educational environment at combines understanding of specific skills and techniques in e classroom wi opportunities to discover e application of such skills rough direct contact wi multicultural companies. The University Postgraduate Master s Diploma in INTERNATIONAL HR MANAGEMENT promotes e development of e professional competencies which experts in HR management, organisation and business communication need in order to work in complex, international environments. The pace of e diploma - as wi most Master s courses - is intense, and particularly stimulating for motivated graduates who will have e opportunity to meet academics and professionals involved in international HR. Why is IHRM Postgraduate Master s Diploma? This diploma has e following distinctive characteristics:. full alignment wi e needs of complex and/or international companies, anks to close collaboration between e Università Cattolica and e corporate world;. strong focus on international corporate contexts, wi a unique concentration on foreign language skills and cultural knowledge;. systematic integration of skills from various disciplinary areas complementary to e needs of e modern corporate environment;. effective teaching meodologies, combining learning in action rough discussion, case studies, individual and team project work, language practice in multimedia laboratories, presentations by international HR professionals;. development of a personal and professional network, as well as relational, transversal skills. 2 Learning Objectives. To increase knowledge of concepts, models of analysis, meods and practices for resolving e key issues of managing people in companies;. To develop expertise rough active teaching meods, experimenting wi practical applications of management tools and solutions, operating systems and projects, togeer wi representatives from companies;. To perfect language skills as part of plurilingual competence and intercultural awareness rough formal training and meetings wi non-italian HR professionals;. To enable participants to improve eir interpersonal communicative styles and behaviour rough activities and simulations, team work and continuous contact wi companies.

3 Ideal Student Profile and admission The ideal participant is a young graduate, or graduate worker at e foot of his/her career ladder, strongly motivated by an interest in e organisation and management of human resources in an international setting. This Master s Diploma is designed for graduates from all faculties, wi a 3 or 4 year Bachelor s degree, a specialisation, and for undergraduates who will complete eir degree wiin e first few mons of e beginning of e programme. Candidates who do not possess e above-mentioned degrees but have equivalent qualifications may apply. The course is taught in Italian and English - good knowledge of English is erefore required. Applications from international students are encouraged, but a good working knowledge of Italian is a requirement. Knowledge of anoer foreign language is an advantage in e application process. The maximum number of participants is 25. Admission to e Master s Diploma depends on success in e selection process which evaluates candidates suitability for e programme and for e labour market. Career oppportunities On completion of e Master s Diploma in International HR Management, students will be equipped for careers in e Human Resources, Management and Communication fields, in private and public sector companies and institutions operating in international contexts. Oer 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 mons and consists of classes, workshops, presentations by professionals, distance-learning activities wi group and individual project work, and an internship of two mons, leading to 70 university credits. The learning process is organised as follows:. classroom lessons (from January 29 until July ) for a total of 480 hours (about 60 full days). distance learning. laboratories and active learning opportunities, including a project to be done in groups, in collaboration wi selected companies. seminars and company visits. optional extra classroom activities. internship or field work (lasting at least ree mons) starting from July 3

4 There are two terms: e first (lasting one mon) is dedicated to fundamental courses and e second to specialised, professional focus courses. The fundamental courses are assigned to students according to eir 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 eir 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 e programme is its highly international slant, where linguistic-cultural knowledge and skills provide e conceptual background for e 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 4 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 VII. Personnel administration in international contexts

5 6. Linguistic and cultural skills for international contexts I. Languages and cultures wiin e 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 e courses wiin each module and eir respective credits is available on e site: Faculty The Faculty of e Master s Diploma is made up of bo university lecturers, who are experts in e various disciplinary areas, and professionals from e HR field, including HR Managers and Directors and Consultants from relevant business areas. See e 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 e academic content of e Master s Diploma and e professional skills needed in e workplace, an Advisory Board comprising managers and company consultants assists e Scientific Consulting Board in e planning and teaching of e Master s Diploma. Services for applicants Meet e Directors The Directors of e Master Diploma are available to meet prospective applicants who require information about e contents of e programme and its underlying rationale on e following dates: 8 October November January

6 The meetings will take place from to in Aula 100, via Necchi 9, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Milano. For organisational purposes, it is highly appreciated if participation in ese meetings is confirmed in an sent to e following address: master.hrm@unicatt.it. General information School site The program is taught in Via Carducci 28/30, part of e main site of e Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan. Admissions and Selection The selection process consists of ree steps: application and evaluation of e application, admission test, motivational interview. The online application form should be filled in and sent by e closing date of 15 January As explained online, e form should also be sent by post to: Ufficio Master, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Via Carducci 28/30, Milan. Upon registration, each candidate will also be required to pay a non-refundable fee of EUR 60 to cover expenses for e selection process. This payment should be included wi e application form. As illustrated below, ere will be two selection sessions, unless all e places are filled in e first session. First Session. 1 st December 2013 Application deadline: online forms must be ed and printed forms sent by cover mail to Ufficio Master. 4 and 5 December 2013 Selection process and interviews. 12 December 2013 Communication of successful applicants, waiting list, and scholarships awarded, if appropriate Second Session. 15 January 2014 Application deadline for second round (if places left). 16 and 17 January 2014 Selection process and interviews. 20 st January 2014 Communication of successful applicants, waiting list,and scholarships awarded, if appropriate Admission criteria 1) Previous studies 2) Language skills 3) Professional experience 4) Motivation and attitude 6

7 Cost The Master Diploma costs This includes: courses attendance, teaching materials, access to e library and EduCatt lending rights, use of PC rooms, use of University Internship and Placement Services. Payment is due in ree instalments: EUR 3,200 wiin 5 days of confirming enrolment to validate matriculation EUR 3,000 by 30 April 2014 EUR 2,000 by 31 st July 2014 Scholarships and Grants for e IHRM Master Diploma A number of partner companies have provided partial or total grants for e most deserving candidates on is Master s Diploma programme. Application for ese grants must be made online by 1 st December There are also loans and grants available specifically for Master s students from Banca Intesa San Paolo. Information can be found on e site The support and participation of e following companies is gratefully acknowledged:. 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 e Rusconi. Tecnint Group. Telecom Italia. Tenaris Dalmine. TEVA. Towers Watson. TXT e-solutions. UniCredit Group. Unilever. Unisys. United Parcel Service UPS. Valentino. Vodafone Group. Walt Disney. Zurich Financial Services 7

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