Executive Master in Human Resources Management

The Executive Master's in Human Resource Management aims to train human resource managers in the global and digital age. Excellent training, networking and career services will offer students a real breakthrough in their professional and cultural growth. The Master is taught entirely in Italian.

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Formula Executive

Method On campus

Language Italian

Start Date October 2025

Enrollment 75%

Available seats 11

Scholarship valid until May 16th

30% UP TO

Executive Master in Human Resources Overview

The Master’s program uses case studies and a strongly applied approach so as to provide advanced personnel management skills and immediately expendable in the world of work.

The Executive Master in Human Resources Management is the ideal choice for those who wish to excel as a human resource manager of the global and digital age. With a know-how-oriented teaching approach, the Master uses case studies and a highly applicative approach, in order to provide advanced personnel management skills that can be immediately used in the world of work.

The Master is taught entirely in Italian.

Learning Outcomes:

Develop Talent Attraction and Management strategies. Design and implement recruitment plans based on the roles to be filled, identify search channels, analyze applications and resumes, and ensure fairness, inclusion, and non-discrimination principles. Evaluate and select candidates through transparent, non-discriminatory procedures, including tests and interviews.
Promote digital transformation in HR by understanding changes and perspectives with a sustainable approach. Implement change management plans to transition the organization from its current state to the planned one.
Plan organizational development or restructuring interventions, based on input from management. Conduct organizational diagnostics to identify issues in processes, roles, technical resources, corporate climate, and culture, ensuring equity, inclusion, and non-discrimination. Optimize processes, improve efficiency, and foster greater collaboration among employees.
Identify organizational roles and functions in relation to business structure and processes. Define activities and processes to improve employability through continuous learning, skill development, job rotation, and diversity awareness.
Implement human resource evaluation activities to assess training and development needs, competence levels, performance assessments, and potential evaluations while preventing and addressing any discrimination.
Understand the importance of sustainability in HR, recognize its principles, evaluate its impact on existing HR practices, and propose improvements to maximize the impact of corporate sustainability.

Shape your professional path through 4 pillars:

True link with companies

An international network of partner companies that will directly impact the students academic experience through the Business Practice LAB, Company visits, in class exercises and exclusive lecturers that will approach the theoretical contents of the master to the current professional reality.

Internationality

Rome Business School is proudly the most international business school in Italy. Everyday we are capable to immerse our students in a stimulating environment, thanks to our international faculty. our class with mixed ethnicity and our exclusive experience: Bootcamps. Students will have the opportunity to participate in bootcamps in Silicon Valley, Barcelona, Paris, Qatar, Lagos, Rome and Tuscany.

Professional Impact

Our goal is to have a true impact on our students professional career, both through the academic and through our Career Services. In addition to the lectures, our Masters provide different services to build our students profile through a structured Career Services, company meetings from top international companies, Company Shadowing or Individual Coaching sessions and a soft skills programs.

Higher Purpose

Following our motto, Better Managers for a Better World, we believe in managers that build businesses with a higher purpose. For that, we will train leaders to be responsible and innovative, and to drive change in society starting within their own companies.

5 reason why to choose our Executive Master in Human Resources

Career Impact

Salary increase of +33% one year after completion of the Master's degree. Students work in companies such as GiGroup, Hays, Manpower; Amazon.  

Partnerships with Industry Leaders

Opportunity to join a network of internationally relevant companies and entities to share experience, knowledge and collaborate with professionals who share the same interests and goals such as: TIM, HAYS, P&G, Amazon, Enel, Randstad, ManPower Group, Max Mara, Valentino, Gi Group.

Empowering Mentorship Program

Achieve your goals and increase your self-confidence through a course with a qualified and experienced coach:

Executive mentoring to produce and review curriculum material.
Company meetings with leading companies in art and cultural heritage management.
Executive Mentoring for preliminary orientation towards entrepreneurship.

Content Highlights

Learn how to create an integrated human resource management strategy within both business and nonprofit organizations while also integrating the concept of Diversity & Inclusion.
Analyze and manage organizational culture, diverse leadership styles and behavior patterns.
Understand, implement and manage digital technologies, HR Gamification and human resource management software.
Learn horizontal leadership practices in a global context.
Managing smart working within organizations and new HR models.

International Bootcamp

Practice global leadership and differentiate your CV by gaining international experience while learning business. Be a global student: broaden your professional horizons and begin expanding your business network with a one-week intensive formula that explores key sectors in some of the world's most cosmopolitan business hubs: Silicon Valley, Paris, Rome, Barcelona Lagos, Qatar, China, London, Doha, Grand Tour of Italy and Tuscany.

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Program: Executive Master in Human Resources Management

The Executive Master in Human Resources gives high visibility to companies and professionals in this field. Students will conduct experiential learning through activities such as company visits, guest lectures and conferences with professionals. The program offers a wide range of choices and the opportunity to have direct contact with companies and professionals in the industry. Students will also be expected to try their hand at a real-world business challenge for companies such as Oracle, Tableau and innovative start-ups.

10% Start with Managerial Core

35% Get Into Focusing and Specializing

10% Being an innovative and responsible leader

10% Electives

15% Empowering Mentorship Program

20% Captstone Project

Develop Managerial Skills and an Innovative Perspective

During the first module of the Executive Master in Human Resources, students will learn how to:

Promoting effective leadership styles.
Properly create work teams, including international teams;
Understand and effectively manage decision-making paths related to human resource planning and management.
Analyze and manage organizational culture, different leadership styles and behavior patterns.

Implement effective Human Resource Strategies

During the second module of the Executive Master in Human Resources, students will learn how to:

HR Management:
- People, Cost & Administration
- Compensation & Benefits
- Welfare & Well-being
- Opportunities and challenges of flexible and remote work
Talent Attraction:
- Employer Branding
- Talent Identification and Acquisition
- Diversity & Inclusion
Talent Management:
- Onboarding
- Development Plans
- Performance Management
- Training & Development
- People & Culture Communication
- Engagement Strategy
Leadership & Change Management:
- Distance Management
- Change Management
- Adaptive Leadership

HR Tech and Digital HR to be responsible and Innovative leaders in Human Resources

During the third module of the Executive Master in Human Resources, students will learn how to:

Digital HR:
- Role of Technology in HR
- Process Digitalization
- HR Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence in HR
- Gamification and Digital Tools for Employee Engagement
Better Managers for a Better World:
- Agile Organization
- Sustainability: The Role of HR
- Building Ethical and Responsible Organizations

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 7 main areasof interest:

Macro Area I 

Next Gen Business: Innovation, AI and Digital Growth

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

Macro Area II

Global Business Excellence

Area 4: Industry Business Excellence
Area 5: International Business
Area 6: Global Electives with RBS international partner Business Schools

Area 7: Introduction to preparation for professional certifications

Skills to be competitive

Individual Coaching
Executive Mentoring production review of curricular material
Company meetings with leading companies
Executive Mentoring for preliminary orientation towards entrepreneurship

An educational experience

At the end of your educational experience, you will have the chance to prove your abilities by tackling a real business challenge. Use your talent to identify opportunities and create a truly innovative strategy.

Tackle a real company challenge. You can choose to be part of a small team and design a Marketing plan for a new business or develop a strategy to increase online sales or create a loyalty offering for different generation.

You will be given two case studies from two real companies that will allow you to test your knowledge learnt during the master’s course.

Previous years’ experiences 

The Practical Challenge:

Build compensation packages-with time-step path (e.g., at one year after creation, at five years, at ten years)-consistent with the set-up of the new company and which does not take into account, at trend, provenance through classic HRO tools (contracts, agreements, unilateral initiatives, etc.).

The Practical Challenge:

Create an HR strategy to maintain, monitor and keep a high level of work engagement for the Global Solar Fund company.

Rome Business School International Bootcamps experiences

During the full week you will experience an intensive and fully immersive business experience, facing challenges, dealing with managers, students and lecturers, and creating your own project that will be presented at the end of the Bootcamp Experience

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Rome Business School International Bootcamps experiences

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.

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.

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.

Faculty

Rome Business School’s Executive Master in Human Resources is taught by highly selected international university professors, trainers, and business managers drawn from a variety of operational and professional fields, from advertising to sales, from entrepreneurship to digital marketing. The teaching approach is oriented toward the acquisition of know-how in order to transfer skills that are truly useful for participants’ professional development.

Program Director

Katiuscha Gabriele

Expert in the field of human resources with over twenty years of solid experience, she has embraced various areas, including professional training, inclusion and diversity, employee well-being, recruitment, outplacement, talent management, and mentoring.

Currently, she serves as Head of Development and Education for the Network Operations and Wholesale area at TIM SpA. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of ITS Academy Tech Agnesi and ICT Campus ITS Academy, contributing to the training of future professionals in the technology sector.She began her career in 1999 at the Congress Office of Bluserena SpA and later worked as Head of Recruitment and Service at Adecco Italia. She subsequently held roles of increasing responsibility.

Katiuscha started at first as National Head of Recruitment and Service, then as General Manager of the Group’s Training Organization. She then became Director of Recruitment and Service, coordinating activities in both Italy and Romania. Following this, she worked as Commercial Director for the Training Division at Talentform.

Vincenzo Mazzotta Program Director of Master in Finance

He is a Chartered Accountant, University Lecturer, and Consultant with a robust academic and professional background. He holds a PhD in Economy and Finance for Business from La Sapienza University and an MBA with final distinction from the University of Buckingham (UK). Additionally, he has obtained various executive courses from top institutions such as SDA Bocconi and University of Milan and a Master in Project Management. He is currently the Director of the Executive Master in Finance and Financial Markets at Rome Business School (2023-Present), and an Adjunct Professor at multiple universities.. In 2010, he founded Studio Mazzotta, a financial consulting firm that specializes in Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Project Management, and Grant Management for both enterprises and public bodies. His career spans over 15 years in Subsidized Finance and Corporate Finance, with previous positions at SACE (Export Credit Agency) and Invitalia. He is also a Research Fellow and has contributed to publications in journals and conferences on topics like entrepreneurship, managerial decision-making, and corporate finance. Furthermore he is the winner of the Best Program Director Award 2025 In recognition of your outstanding leadership, dedication,and excellence in program direction.

Fabio Pisi Vitagliano Executive Coach COCREA

Fabio, MBA, PhD is an ICF certified corporate coach. He holds an MBA from IE Business School and a PhD in philosophy. He worked as a Corporate Trainer and Strategy Consultant at Accenture for several years. He is also an adjunct professor, teaching various subjects in the area of human resources. He holds an MBA from IE Business School.

Stefano Cera President Lazio Delegation of Aif

Senior Trainer, Speaker and Coach. He is President of the Lazio Delegation of Aif (Ass. Italiana Formatori), a nonprofit organization founded in 1975, which includes more than 2,000 consultants and business leaders throughout Italy, professionals in training, organizational strategies and learning and development processes. He is a qualified coach and NPL professional.

Rosalba Silverio Business and Personal Coach

Rosalba holds a Master's degree in Personal & Business Coaching and another in Game Management Training. She has training in Mindfulness, Career, and Team Coaching and began her career as a Recruiter and Coach at the University of Rome Tre. She continued there as a Pedagogy Subject Expert and Master's Teacher for HR Professionals. Currently, she works as a Freelance Business and Personal Coach, as well as a Coach and Teacher for the Master's in Human Resources Management and Administration at the University of Niccolò Cusano. Rosalba is also an Associated Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation and a Mindfulness Facilitator.

Raffaele Miele Data Science Mentor at MentorCruise and Head of Data Science and Principal Data Scientist at Crisma.

Dr. Raffaele Miele boasts over 10 years of experience in the field of data science, with a strong academic background in Machine Learning and Statistics. He currently serves as Chief AI Scientist at TopView S.r.l. and as Program Director for the International Master in Artificial Intelligence at Rome Business School. He is also a lecturer at the University of Naples Federico II and other academic institutions, where he teaches advanced courses in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Naples Federico II and a Master’s degree in Economics. In the industrial sector, he has held leadership roles such as Head of Data Science at Crisma, where he developed and led AI projects across various industries, including Telecommunications, Finance, and Cybersecurity. He has also collaborated with major international companies, contributing to data science and machine learning projects and publishing several articles. Recognized internationally, Dr. Miele holds certifications such as IBM Certified Specialist in SPSS Modeler and SAS Certified Predictive Modeler.

Riccardo Orfei Program Director of Master in Project Management

He has worked in ICT for a long time, first holding specialized roles, and, from 1987 onward, that of manager of technical staff, working groups, and small, medium, and large projects. In 1999 he was certified by the Project Management Institute as a PMP® Project Management Professional. He is a member of PMI® and the Central Italy Chapter. He is currently involved in professional training in the field of Project Management. He has a Master's Degree in Education with a focus on "Adult and Continuing Education Sciences." He is a member of the Italian Association of Trainers where he participates in the work of the Community of Practice "Professionals Trainers of Professionals."

Valentino Megale CEO Softcare Studios

Valentino Megale is a tech entrepreneur, biologist, and innovation advocate specializing in mental well-being through immersive technologies and data monitoring. He is the CEO and co-founder of Softcare Studios, a digital health startup that leverages advanced technologies to enhance medical treatments and support patients’ mental health. Valentino has over 7 years of professional experience in the digital health sector. He holds a PhD in Neuropharmacology from the "D’Annunzio" University of Chieti, with international experience in Austria and France. He is also an online lecturer in immersive technologies at the Web Marketing Festival and serves as Program Director and lecturer at Rome Business School. His academic background spans 6 years, focusing on neuropharmacology and biotechnology. Throughout his career, he has received several awards, including “Best E-Health Startup” at the Startup Europe Awards, and has taken part in international acceleration programs such as Accelerace and TMCx. He has spoken at prestigious events like TEDx and participated in innovation challenges with global companies such as Pfizer and Merck.

Pier Giorgio Bianchi CEO and Co-Founder of Talents Venture

Piergiorgio Bianchi is CEO and Co-Founder of Talents Venture, a company focused on developing and investing in emerging talent. Prior to this role, he gained experience as an intern at BPC Global. He graduated with honors in International Management from Bocconi University, with a thesis on education finance. He also attended Babson College to further his entrepreneurial skills.

Viviane Arazi Trainer, Project Management & Agile Approaches, soft skills

Freelance trainer, IT Program Manager, specialized in large-scale global program in the sectors of Consumer goods, Government. Waterfall approach applied in Infrastructure and end user computing projects, while Agile approach, together with Scrum, DevOps, Test-Driven Development, Continuous Improvement / Continuous Development have been applied for Software development projects. Viviane is PMI Certified. Solid experience as well in the setup of Program and Project Management Offices (PMOs). Worked for DXC Technology and HEWLETT PACKARD

Daria Santilli HR Organization, Development & Wellbeing Expert at Kuwait Petroleum Italia

With a Master in HR Management at GEMA Business School, Daria has over 15 years of experience in the HR sector. She started her career as a HR Generalist for SISA – Supermercati Italiani. Later, she started working at American Express as HR Specialist. She then moved to her role in HR Recruiting & Training at SARAS SPA Refinery. Subsequently, she worked as HR Recruiting & Training Consultant at Quanta Italia. Currently, she is HR Organization, Development & Wellbeing Expert at Q8 Kuwait Petroleum Italia SpA.

Maurizio Di Domenico Senior Advisor Ambire

Manager specialized in the negotiation and management of Commercial Networks, with consolidated experience in the Air Transport and Industrial Construction sectors. He is one of the first Italian Managers whose CV has been certified by RINA Services and sponsored by FEDERMANAGER. Over the past 32 years he has been in managerial activities, including 19 years in Alitalia, managing negotiations in almost all European countries, in many Asian and South American countries, and in the USA. He currently follows SME Business Development projects in Europe and the US as Export Manager. He is Senior Partner of Ambire, and Temporary Export Manager for Internationalization.

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

Human capital manager at Save the Children. Former EMEA regional manager for learning and development at Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Over 15 years of experience in human resources.

Paolo Maria Baggioni Member of the European Union Supervisory Council in China

A Human Resources leader with 20+ years experience, both locally and internationally, focusing on building an high performing culture to ensure enduring success to the company through customized cutting-edge development programs that bring double digit revenue growth overcoming organizational resistance. He’s currently adjunct professor at LUMSA, and free lance consultant and coach. Among his previous experiences, he was Regional HR Director - Southern Europe, at MoneyGram International, Human Resources Manager at Il Messaggero, Flight Staff industrial relations Manager at Alitalia.

Your Mentors

Corporate Advisory Board

By becoming a key player in the Quality Assurance Process, the process of continuous improvement of the Rome Business School’s range of Management Training programmes, the Corporate Advisory Board embodies the spirit of collaboration between the academic world and the real management sphere.

Composed of 87 Leaders, Managers, and Professionals from key areas of National and International Businesses, Rome Business School activates a process of continuously updating its training programmes through the Corporate Advisory Board, relying on numerous business interactions and inputs provided by the committee members in the annual meetings and discussions with the school.

CAB

103 Members

19 CEO and General Management

21 Human Resources

Career and Entrepreneurship Services

Throughout your Executive Master in Human Resources, you will be accompanied and supported by our Career Services team. With over 10 years’ experience in education, we help young talents and managers to build their future, guiding them along the path that best suits their capabilities, desires and professional goals.

To give our students the best support achieving their professional objectives, we’ve structured our Career Service into two core areas:

Occupational Pathways

The Career Acceleration Program will assist you in developing the knowledge, market insights, and tools necessary to pursue a successful career in a specific industry. You will gain valuable contacts with top companies and recruiters.

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Entrepreneurial Pathways

Do you want to start your own business or become the fresh and innovative driving force within an organisation? We will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to discover, test, and improve your entrepreneurial abilities, develop a business idea, and finally launch your own business.

international MBA students sitting in a business conference

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

Human resources manager
Talent Acquisition Manager
Employer Brand Specialist

HR Consultant Corporate HR Partner
Recruitment specialist
HR Specialist Training and Development Manager

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 Executive Master in Art and Culture 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.

Executive Master in Human Resources: Financial Aid and Tuition

Fee

Payment of the participation fee of € 9,400 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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