International Online Master in HR and Organization

The International Online Master in HR and Organization is a 12-month, full-time program, delivered entirely online and taught in English. It targets graduates and professionals seeking to develop advanced HR skills to embrace change and create competitive advantage. The objective is to train effective People Managers, equipped to drive change and develop talent with a clear understanding of strategic talent programs. It prepares for roles such as HR Manager, Talent Development Specialist and Organizational Development Manager.

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Formula 1 year

Method On Campus (Rome) / Online

Language English

Start Date October 2026

Enrollment 74%

Available seats 16

Scholarship valid until July 24th

3.000€ SAVE UP TO

What does our International Master in Project Management have to offer?

Discover how to make the most of new technologies while understanding the importance of work–life balance and ethical conduct. Throughout this programme, you will focus on core competencies in people management and global management, strategic planning, organisational design, workforce analytics, and HRM technologies.

Become a global leader committed to developing, attracting, and retaining talent to drive success in the new business ecosystem.

Learning Outcomes

Analyze strategic HR management practices, including talent acquisition, performance management, and employee development, aligned with SHRM competencies and global standards.
Apply key management concepts, such as organizational behavior, data literacy, and legal frameworks, to enable effective HR decision-making in dynamic business environments.
Leverage digital tools, HR analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance people management strategies and drive organizational innovation.
Demonstrate inclusive leadership and ethical decision-making, promoting employee well-being and work-life balance as core elements of responsible HR practices.
Design and implement talent development and change management initiatives that align with business objectives and support long-term engagement and retention.

Why choose our Online International Master in HR & Organization?

Career Impact

98% placement rate, with a 33% average salary increase after completing the Master. Graduates work in prestigious companies such as Michael Page, Rocco Forte Hotels, Mercer, Unilever, and Randstad.

Business in Action

Tackle hands-on case studies on ESG and Sustainability in HR, Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding simulations, HR Analytics and data communication video presentations.
Participate in Cross-Cultural HR Management simulations and design Diversity & Inclusion training programs.
Enhance soft skills through structured coaching and mentoring simulations focused on managerial decision-making.
Work on real business challenges through Business Practice Labs alongside company managers and industry professionals.

Think Big & Go Global

Practice global leadership and strengthen your CV through international experiences while learning business. Choose among 14 International Bootcamps across 4 continents, including Silicon Valley, London, Paris, Barcelona, China, Dublin, Porto, Qatar, Grand Tour Italy, Tuscany, Rome, Lagos, Peru, India. The Bootcamp in Rome is included in the Master’s tuition fee.

EOCCS Certification

A suite of four courses from the International Online Master in HR & Organization, within the managerial core competences, is EOCCS-certified by EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development). This certification attests to the quality and academic rigor of Rome Business School’s online courses.

Flexibility

Online learning provides the flexibility to study from anywhere, supporting the balance between professional and personal commitments. The FLEXON Online Disruptive Learning Model combines digital learning units, weekly wrap-ups, forum discussions, teamwork, and continuous feedback within a structured and flexible learning path.

The master is particularly suitable for those who want to pursue a career in the following roles:

Human Resources Manager
Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding Manager
Headhunter
Recruitment Specialist
Human Resources Consultant
Human Resources Business Partner

Contracts and Payroll Specialist
Training and Human Resources Development Manager
Human Resources Generalist
International Recruiter
Talent and Development Manager
Human Resources Relations and Rewards Manager

The average salary of our students increased by 33% after completing the International Master in Human Resources and Organization.

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Programme: International Online Master in Human Resources and Organization

The International Online Master in Human Resources and Organization is designed to train motivated and passionate professionals. Participants will first acquire solid foundations in management and then specialise in Human Resources, developing into innovative and responsible leaders with a growth-oriented mindset, ready to make an impact and achieve meaningful professional goals.

1 Start with Managerial Core

2 Get Into Focusing and Specializing

3 Being an innovative and responsible leader

4 Electives

5 Business in Action

6 Capstone Project

7 Leadership Program

People and global management

During the first module of the International Master in HR & Organization, students will learn to:

Managerial Economics
Gain essential knowledge in entrepreneurship and business planning, providing a solid foundation for managerial decision-making.
Geopolitics
Learn how global conflicts and trade rules affect business and how to make smart decisions in a changing world.
Management Accounting for Decision Making
Focus on the financial aspects of business decisions, covering key accounting tools used for short- and long-term decision-making, including cost management, budgeting, CVP analysis, and investment appraisal techniques.
Business Strategy
Through this module, students will know how to understand the long-term direction and strategy of a company, and will be able to identify the strategic business units of organizations.
Financial Statement Analysis
This course aims at equipping students with an understanding of financial statements and theur usefulness for decision making.
Project & Operations Management
With this module, students will be able to manage projects, examine data and information, and have a diagnostic approach in solving problems.
Human Resources Management
This course aims at equipping students with an understanding of financial statements and their usefulness for decision making.
Data Analytics for Managers
This course is designed to equip students with the basic knowledge needed to analyze and interpret large sets of data, to make effective business decisions and strategies.

Strategic planning, organization. Execution and control of HR

During the second module of the International Master in HR & Organization, students will learn how to:

1)Strategic HR

Strategic Human Resources Management and Consulting
Organizational Development

2)People Management and Performance Enhancement

Global Talent Management: Recruitment and Selection
HR Assessment, Psychometric Models and Job Crafting
Training & Development
Contracts, Total Compensation and Employee Relations
Performance Management and Feedback

3)Human & Organizational Behavior

Applied Organizational Behavior
Behavioral Economics and Competences
Change Management, Communication and building trust
Agile, Distance Management & Culture Cross-cultural effectivenes

4)Global HR

Global mindset: Valuing diversity and inclusion within work teams
Global legal environment: policies rules, laws, regulations

People analytics and hrm tech

During the third module of the International Master in HR & Organization, students will learn how to:

5)Digital HR and Tech

Leverage Digital HR Transformation & Data Driven HR strategy
Examine People Analytics & People Cost Optimization
HR and AI Tools for Human Resources Management

6)Better Managers for a Better World

Building ethical and responsible organizations
The Role of HR in Sustainability Reporting: Preparing for the CSRD with technology and Ethical Business Practices

Why Electives?

The goal of Rome Business School is to develop future managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are ready to capitalize on the benefits of digitalization, go global, and have a positive impact on society.

Electives are ideal tools for students to improve their employability by focusing on high-demand skills.

Electives assist students in carving out a niche for themselves and becoming more competitive.
Electives expose students to courses they might not have encountered otherwise.
Electives provide a one-of-a-kind curriculum that fosters life and career skills.
Elective courses are organized in 6 main areas of interest:

Macro Area I 

Next Gen Business: Innovation, AI and Digital Growth

Area 1: Innovation & Growth
Area 2: AI4 Business: Shaping the Future
Area 3: Tech & Digitalization

Macro Area II

Global Business Excellence

Area 4: Industry Verticals
Area 5: International Business
Area 6: Introduction to preparation for professional certifications

Practice Lab | In Partnership con P&G

The Rome Business School’s Practice Lab is the place where theoretical concepts are applied and participants learn through experience. The lab is managed by P&G managers, who will examine specialized skills, propose exercises, and network with students, sharing their expertise. This lab is entirely run by P&G managers, with whom you will create a strategy to guide customers through the customer journey of P&G products.

Capstone Project

Tackle a real business challenge. You can choose to work in a small team to develop an innovative business plan or define a revolutionary marketing strategy, in line with the trends and challenges of the current global scenario.

Among our partners:

3 interactive courses to improve your soft skills

The Leadership Program will allow you to experience a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and reinvention, preparing participants to become the leaders of the future. This program will help you make the most of your soft skills, which are crucial for business success and effective leadership. The program is practice-based and consists of 3 interactive courses:

Effective Communication and Presentations
Team Leadership: Inspiring, Motivating, Guiding
Winning Negotiation: Skills for Success

Rome Business School International Bootcamps Experiences

There is the opportunity to live an intensive and fully immersive business experience for a week, facing challenges, interacting with managers, students, and professors, and creating your own project that will be presented at the end of the Bootcamp Experience.

Change your life forever: discover where the World of Technology was born and grown. Boost your network and share your business ideas with high level managers, start-ups incubators and venture capitalists.

Immerse yourself in the capital of fashion and luxury, and live the real rise of the business. Learn how to combine creation and management in the industry house to be applied in all types of companies.

Develop and manage a completely new business idea through the Google Ventures Methodology: The Design Sprint. Discover how innovation is leading the change of the global market and challenge your managerial and entrepreneurial projects to become real.

The aim is to mix together contents and network to become leaders in the strategy of your current or future company.

Experience Italy through a native person’s perspective by a cultural exploration and understanding of not only the process of winemaking, but mostly the convivial importance of food and wine.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn how to do business, generate growth as a socially responsible leader and discover the giant of Africa.

Discover and develop unique opportunities to grow in a dynamic environment with a traditional yet modern approach to business.

Join our immersive bootcamp in London to explore the latest trends, strategies, and technologies that drive the world of finance and banking forward. Gain insights into the cutting-edge world of digital finance and learn from industry experts. Unlock your potential in this rapidly evolving field!

Discover the cutting-edge world of e-Commerce and Digital Marketing at our immersive bootcamp in China. Gain insights into the latest trends, strategies, and technologies that drive online businesses forward in one of the most enriching countries of this century.

Join our new Dublin Bootcamp to gain hands-on experience with global data, connect with industry leaders, and enhance your career prospects. Immerse yourself in the tech scene and enjoy Dublin’s rich culture while learning cutting-edge data skills.

Expand your network of industry professionals and meet distinguished arts and culture professionals and managers in four of the most important Italian cities in terms of cultural heritage: Venice, Florence, Rome and Naples.

Join our new Porto Bootcamp to gain practical insights into sustainability and ESG management. Engage with industry experts, enhance your skills in responsible business practices, and enjoy the scenic beauty of Porto while advancing your career.

Join our Lima Bootcamp to step into the heart of Latin American business, exploring emerging market trends and consumer behavior. It is the ideal opportunity to network with major regional players, sharpen your strategic mindset, and experience the uniqueness of the city, amidst its colonial heritage and a world-class gastronomic scene.

Faculty

The International Master in Fashion Management is taught by an international faculty of university professors and industry professionals with experience across the fashion sector. Teaching focuses on practical expertise and managerial skills aligned with current industry requirements.

Meet the full Faculty

Natasha Valentine

Program Director

Natasha is a Human Resources professional with over 20 years of consulting and operational experience. She has worked as an HR Generalist, lecturer, and facilitator, integrating professional practice and academic activity within higher and professional education contexts. Her experience includes designing and delivering training programs on diversity recruitment, organizational bias, and intercultural communication, with a focus on inclusion and people management.

Elisa Laurino Professor of the International Master Online in HR and Organization

Elisa brings over 15 years of international experience within global learning and development sectors. Formerly a key L&D specialist at FAO, UNHCR, and Tribridge, she currently serves as Head of Organizational Learning at the World Food Programme (WFP). An expert in global learning strategy, instructional design, and VR training solutions, she holds a degree in Economics from the Università degli Studi di Genova.

Fabio Pisi Vitagliano Professor of the Executive Master in Human Resources Management

Fabio brings over 20 years of experience within global consulting, corporate coaching, and academic industries. Formerly a senior manager and training leader at Accenture, he currently serves as an ICF Certified ACC Coach and Adjunct Professor at Rome Business School. An expert in leadership, strategic management, and motivation, he holds an International MBA from IE Business School and a Ph.D. from Università Roma Tre.

Gina De Benedetti Professor of the International Master Online in HR and Organization

Gina brings over 25 years of leadership experience within global healthcare, pharmaceutical, and public health sectors. Formerly Lead of Communications & Public Affairs at Janssen Canada (Johnson & Johnson), she currently serves as Principal of DeBenedetti Consulting Inc. An expert in corporate communications, change management, and stakeholder engagement, she is a Certified Coach Practitioner and holds a Bachelor of Science from Toronto Metropolitan University.

Costas Piliounis  Program Director of the Master in Pharma and Health Managemenrt

Managing Director of PNValue and an expert with over 35 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and food industries. Formerly Corporate Vice President for Southern Europe and Head of Middle East & Africa at Novo Nordisk, he is a leader in e-Health innovation. Since 2024, he has served as Program Director for the Master in Pharma Management at Rome Business School, leveraging his extensive expertise in regulatory affairs and global strategic leadership.

Luigi Costa Program Director of Master in Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion

An expert in Human Resources and Organizational Development with an extensive background in international organizations and media. Currently Head of HR and Organization Development at Intercultura, he previously held key leadership roles at Save The Children and Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT). A former journalist for RAI International, he specializes in Change Management, Agile methodologies, and labor relations. He is an accomplished lecturer and consultant in international business strategy and human capital management.

Marshall Langer Program Director of the Master in Finance

An expert in international finance and business with a 12-year career across Wall Street and Europe, Marshall Langer has worked for firms such as BNP Paribas and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School and has taught at NYU Stern, UConn, and LUISS. Author of publications on business management and leveraged buyouts, since 2024 he has served as Program Director of the International MBA at Rome Business School.

Pam Spirito Professor of the International Master Online in HR and Organization

Pam brings over 20 years of experience within international law, diplomacy, and academia. Formerly Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Zambia in Rome and consultant for the UN FAO and WFP, she currently lectures in postgraduate law at Rome Business School. An expert in corporate law, ethics, and multilateral negotiations, she holds multiple LLM degrees and is pursuing a PhD at the University of Portsmouth.

Paul Greven Senior Director / Head of Legal at JLL

Paul Greven, LLB, ICD.D, is an accomplished senior legal executive with over 20 years of professional experience in corporate law, real estate, mergers & acquisitions, and construction management. Currently serving as Senior Director and Head of Legal at JLL Canada, Paul oversees all legal, compliance, and risk matters for the firm, advising on real estate, leasing, hotels, and corporate law. He has also held senior legal roles in notable organizations such as twofour54 and Dubai Holding. Paul holds an LLB from Queen’s University and is a certified Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D). He has published and spoken on anti-corruption, sustainability, and corporate governance at the UN and other prestigious forums. Additionally, he serves as a mentor and has led diversity and sustainability initiatives at JLL Canada.

Peter Thurton Professor of the International Master Online in HR and Organization

Thurton brings over 30 years of experience within legal, compliance, and corporate ethics industries. Formerly a senior executive at the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation and CIBC, he currently serves as Legal Counsel for Ethics & Compliance at Enbridge. An expert in internal investigations, anti-harassment policies, and regulatory governance, he holds an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School and was a Rhodes Scholar finalist.

Stefano Cera Professor of the Master in Human Resources & Organization

Stefano brings over 25 years of experience within corporate training, personal development, and organizational communication industries. Formerly President of the Board of Directors for the Lazio Regional Delegation of AIF (2016–2023), he currently serves as an Advisor to the National Council of CONNECTANCE ETS and Senior Trainer. An expert in team building, soft skills, and civil and commercial mediation, he has collaborated with major institutions including ICE and CISP.

Valentino Megale Program Director of the On Campus Master in AI

A tech entrepreneur and biologist with a Ph.D. in Neuropharmacology, Valentino Megale is the CEO and co-founder of Softcare Studios, a startup leading the use of extended reality (XR) and AI for mental health. With over 7 years of experience in Digital Health and international accolades like the Startup Europe Awards, he is a top expert in immersive technologies. Since 2024, he has served as Program Director of the Master in Artificial Intelligence at Rome Business School.

Corporate Advisory Board

The Corporate Advisory Board embodies the spirit of collaboration between the academic world and the real management sphere by becoming one of the key players in the Quality Assurance Process, the process of continuous improvement of the Rome Business School’s range of Management Training programs.

Composed of 133 Leaders, Managers and Professionals from key areas of National and International Businesses, through the Corporate Advisory Board, Rome Business School activates a process of continuously updating its training programs, relying on numerous business interactions and inputs provided by the members of the committee in the annual meetings and discussions with the school.

133 Members

27 CEO and General Management

30 HR professionals

Career and Entrepreneurship Services

During this Master, students are supported by Rome Business School’s Career Services team. The service helps students and young professionals define their career direction and progress toward professional goals aligned with their skills and experience.

Our Career Service is structured into two areas:

Occupational Pathways: Support focused on preparing students for professional roles through career guidance and industry-oriented tools.
Entrepreneurial Pathways: Support focused on developing entrepreneurial skills and structuring business ideas.

Learn more about our Career Service

Admission process

Rome Business School works hard to maintain the highest standard of quality in the programs we offer. That’s why, in order to ensure the eligibility of the candidates, all applicants must undergo and successfully pass a selection process structured as follows:

Evaluation of credentials

Application Confirmation

Selection Interview

Admission

Enrollment

The admission process is aimed to verify the candidate’s eligibility to attend the International Master in Fashion Management. The candidate’s academic history, previous experiences in the topics covered in the Master and motivation will be matters of the evaluation. Once it’s sent, the application will be evaluated by the Rome Business School’s academic committee. In order to ensure the application’s suitability, it is important to deliver all of the required documentation.

International Online Master in HR and Organization: Financial Aid and Tuition

Fee

Payment of the participation fee of € 7,400 can be made in the following ways:

Installments from moments of enrollment (earlier enrollment for more installments)
Full Payment with an additional discount of -10%

Scholarships

Based on their personal profile, experience and proven motivation, the candidate may be awarded a scholarship to partially cover the participation fee. In fact, Rome Business School offers the most deserving candidates the opportunity to benefit from 7 different types of scholarships. These partial economic hedges can consist of 6 months of interest-free financing.

Early Bird Enrollment Scholarship.
Lifelong Learning Scholarship.
Executive Women Scholarship.
Academic Excellence Scholarship.

Entrepreneurial Grant.
Better Managers for a Better World Scholarship.
Student Loan Assistance Grant.

Competition for scholarships increases as the starting date approaches and funds are limited, so it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Master in HR & Organization Online

The International Online Master in HR and Organization is designed for graduates and young professionals who want to develop a career in human resources, either by strengthening existing HR skills or by transitioning into the field from another background.

The tuition fee for the Master’s in HR and Organization is €7,400 for online attendance.

Yes. The Master’s in HR and Organization is available in both on-campus and online formats. Check the On campus format of the International Master in HR & Organization out.

The program focuses on global HR management, preparing students to manage cross-cultural teams, adapt to international work environments, and lead HR strategies on a global scale. It also includes immersive learning experiences through international bootcamps in cities like Rome, Paris, Barcelona, and Silicon Valley.

Graduates are prepared for mid-to-senior HR roles, including positions such as HR Manager, Talent Development Specialist, Organizational Development Manager, and HR Business Partner. The program also opens doors to global HR challenges, preparing graduates for international opportunities.