Executive Master in Human Resources Management

The Executive Master in Human Resources Management is a 12-month program, delivered On Campus in Rome and taught in Italian. It is aimed at HR executives and experienced professionals who want to acquire leadership and advanced competencies to master innovative personnel management strategies and create significant impact on organizations. It prepares graduates for roles such as HR Manager, Talent Acquisition Specialist, and Organizational Development Manager.

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Formula 1 year

Method On campus

Language Italian

Start Date 22 May 2026

Enrollment 81%

Available seats 7

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Executive Master in Human Resources Management – Overview

The Executive Master in Human Resources Management is a comprehensive program that combines theory and practice, providing corporate executives with the necessary tools to successfully lead contemporary HR dynamics. With an interdisciplinary approach and a strong focus on innovation, this educational path develops advanced skills to manage, develop, and maximize talent, contributing to the growth and success of organizations in an ever-evolving world.

Learning Outcomes

Develop Talent Attraction and Management Initiatives: Design and implement recruitment plans based on the types of roles to be filled, identifying search channels, collecting and analyzing applications and CVs, and ensuring the principles of equity, inclusion, and non-discrimination. Evaluate and select candidates by defining fair, non-discriminatory, and transparent assessment procedures, administering selection tests and trials, and conducting in-depth interviews.
Promote Digital Transformation within HR, understanding changes and future perspectives through a sustainable approach. Implement change management plans to transition the organization from its current state to the planned structure.
Plan Organizational Development or Restructuring Interventions based on management inputs. Conduct organizational diagnoses to detect critical issues in processes, positions, technical resources, climate, and corporate culture, while respecting the principles of equity, inclusion, and non-discrimination. Optimize processes, improve efficiency, and foster greater collaboration among employees.
Identify Organizational Roles and Functions in relation to core business structures and processes. Define activities and processes to improve people’s employability through continuous learning experiences, skill development, job rotation, and cultural diversity awareness.
Oversee the Implementation of Human Resources Evaluation Activities aimed at analyzing training and development needs by assessing skills, performance, and potential, while preventing and eliminating any form of discrimination.
Understand the Importance of Sustainability in the HR Field, know its principles, assess its impact on existing HR practices, and propose improvements to maximize corporate sustainability impact.

Why choose our Master in HR Management?

Career Impact

A 33% salary increase 1 year after completing the Executive Master in Human Resources Management. Our students work in companies such as: Accenture, Randstad, Adecco, and Manpower.

Partnerships with Top Leader Companies

Opportunity to join a network of internationally renowned companies and organizations to share experiences, 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, and Gi Group.

Empowering Mentorship Program

Reach the peak of your goals and discover a new confidence in yourself through a personalized journey with a qualified and passionate coach. Explore the Executive Mentoring dedicated to curricular material review, designed to bring out your managerial potential in an innovative and engaging way. Discover new perspectives with the Executive Mentoring oriented toward an entrepreneurial approach, ready to guide you on your journey into innovation and business creation.

Content Highlights

Learn how to create an integrated human resources management strategy within both entrepreneurial and non-profit organizations, also incorporating the concept of Diversity & Inclusion.
Analyze and manage organizational culture, different leadership styles, and various behavioral models.
Understand, implement, and manage digital technologies, HR Gamification, and human resources management software.
Learn horizontal leadership practices in a global context.
Smart working management within organizations and new HR models.

International Bootcamp

Put global leadership into practice and differentiate your CV by gaining international experience while learning business. Become a global student: broaden your professional horizons and start expanding your business network with an intensive one-week formula that explores key sectors in some of the world's most cosmopolitan commercial hubs: Silicon Valley, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Tuscany, Lagos, Qatar, London, China, Grand Tour Italy, Porto, Lima, India, Dublin.

The master’s program is particularly suited for those who wish to pursue a career in the following roles:

HR Manager
Director of Human Resources
HR Project Manager

Global Head of Talent Management
HR Transformation Director
HR Analytics Manager

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Program: Executive Master in Human Resources Management

Our Executive Master in Human Resources Management successfully blends the essential theoretical principles for an international career with a particular focus on the topics of organizational behavior and digital human resources management. The curriculum gives great visibility to companies and HR professionals, offering students the opportunity to transition from the classroom to the working world.

1 Start with Managerial Core

2 Get into focusing and specializing

3 Being an innovative and responsible leader

4 Electives

5 Empowering Mentorship Program

6 Capstone Project

Start with managerial practices and knowledge capital

During the first module of the Master in Human Resources Management, students will learn about:

Geopolitics
Human Resources Management
Economics
Marketing: Traditional & Digital
Financial Statement Analysis
Business Strategy
Project and Operations Management
Data Analytics for Managers
Management Accounting

Implement effective Human Resources strategies

During the second module of the Master in Human Resources Management, students will learn:

1) HR Management, Industrial Relations, Administration and Cost Management

Industrial Relations Management, Institutional Relations and Stakeholder Management
Personnel Administration, Payroll and Labor Cost
HR Control Systems and Budget
Remote Work & Flexible Organization

2) Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding

Talent Attraction and Employer Branding
Talent Identification and Acquisition, Candidate Experience
Diversity & Inclusion

3) Talent Management and Development

Talent Management
Onboarding
Development Plans
Performance Management
Training & Development
People & Culture Communication

4) Compensation, Welfare and Well-being

Compensation & Benefit Strategies
Corporate Welfare and Organizational Well-being

HR Tech and Digital HR to become responsible and innovative Human Resources leaders

During the third module of the Master in Human Resources Management, students will learn:

5) Digital HR, HR Analytics, Gamification

Digital HR & Process Digitalization
HR Analytics
Artificial Intelligence & Gamification

6) Sustainability, Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion

Engagement Strategy
Sustainability in HR
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy
Building Ethical and Responsible Organizations

Why the Electives?

The goal of Rome Business School is to develop future managers, entrepreneurs and professionals ready to leverage the advantages of digitalization, to become global and to have a positive impact on society. Elective courses are ideal tools for improving one’s employability, focusing on highly sought-after skills.

Elective courses help students carve out a market niche and become more competitive.
Elective courses allow students to discover subjects they would otherwise never have encountered.
Elective courses offer a one-of-a-kind study program that fosters life and career skills.
Elective courses are organized into 6 main areas of interest:

Macroarea I Next Gen Business: Innovation, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Growth

Area 1: Innovation and Growth
Area 2: Technology and Digitalization
Area 3: AI4 Business: Shaping the Future

Macroarea II Global Business Excellence

Area 4: Vertical Sectors
Area 5: International Business
Area 6: Introduction to Professional Certification Preparation

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 opportunity to test your skills by tackling a real business challenge. Use your talent to identify opportunities and create an innovative strategy.
Face a real challenge from a real company. You can choose to be part of a small team and create an innovative business plan or a functional operational plan based on theoretical research. Choose between working on 1 or 2 business challenges from a company in the sector, or work on a challenge from your own company.

Rome Business School International Bootcamps experiences

Throughout the entire week, you will live an intensive and fully immersive business experience, tackling challenges, engaging with managers, students and faculty, and creating your own project, which will be presented at the end of the Bootcamp experience.

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 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 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.

Take part in our India Bootcamp to discover firsthand the scale of one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies and master the art of frugal innovation. Interact with technology visionaries and industry innovators in a dynamic environment, while experiencing the extraordinary diversity and vibrant traditions that characterize the subcontinent.

Take part in our Lima Bootcamp to explore the heart of Latin American business, delving into emerging market trends and consumer behavior. It is the ideal opportunity to connect with leading organizations in the region and sharpen your strategic thinking, while immersing yourself in the city’s unique colonial heritage and its renowned culinary scene.

Faculty

The Rome Business School Executive Master in Human Resources is taught by highly selected university professors, trainers, and international business managers from a wide range of operational and professional sectors, including advertising, sales, entrepreneurship, and digital marketing. The teaching approach is oriented toward knowledge acquisition in order to transfer skills that are genuinely useful for the professional development of participants.

Discover our faculty

Program Director

Katiuscha Gabriele

Katiuscha Gabriele is an HR executive with over 25 years of experience in talent acquisition, training and people development, gained at companies and consulting firms in Italy. She is currently Head of Development, Education & People Caring at FiberCop and has held key roles at TIM, leading initiatives on employer branding, inclusion and organizational development. Holding a degree in Languages and a Master's from LUISS, she has taken on leadership positions at Adecco, SGB Humangest and Talentform, developing expertise in talent management, training and HR consulting.

Carlo Imperatore General Manager

Carlo Imperatore is a professional with over 25 years of experience in human resources, industrial relations, and organizational management. He is currently an Adjunct Professor of Labor Economics and Industrial Relations at several universities, including the European University of Rome and Guglielmo Marconi University, and a member of the Corporate Advisory Board at the Rome Business School. He holds an Executive Master in Business Management from LUISS Business School. He has held top management positions, including Director of Federmanager Rome. His work includes consulting on labor law, corporate governance, and industrial policies, with a particular focus on collective bargaining and human resources development. He is the author of publications on management and labor topics and has coordinated numerous European research and training projects.

Fabio Pisi Vitagliano Executive Coach COCREA

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.

Felicita Di Rosa HR & Employer Branding Strategist

Felicita Di Rosa is a senior professional with over 30 years of experience in human resources, corporate training, employer branding, talent attraction, digital transformation, and the implementation of SAP-based management systems. She currently serves as Senior Employer Branding Specialist at TIM S.p.A., where she coordinates university partnerships, talent development programs, and strategic initiatives related to attracting young professionals. She graduated with honors in Economics and Commerce from Sapienza University of Rome and holds a Master's in Corporate Communication from the International Institute of Communication and Image. She is also a certified Public Accountant and Statutory Auditor. Her career has evolved through top management roles in HR systems management, corporate consulting, and the delivery of complex projects, particularly in the telecommunications and ICT sectors. She has led significant digital transformation initiatives, including the implementation of Oracle and SAP platforms for TIM Group's talent management, and has collaborated with important public bodies such as the Ministry of Education and the Guardia di Finanza.

Giovanni Iacobelli Head of Corporate Systems Demand

Iacobelli brings over 35 years of experience within digital transformation, strategic planning, and organizational development industries. Formerly a leader at AUNA and a corporate governance expert in Latin America, he currently serves as Digital HR Process & Systems Director at TIM S.p.A. An expert in HR digitalization, AI technologies, and shared service models, he holds a degree from Sapienza University of Rome and studied at MIP - Politecnico di Milano.

Maria Rita Fiasco Founder & Partner, Executive Coach, Scientific Director @Gruppo Pragma

Maria Rita brings over 35 years of experience within digital learning, corporate leadership, and coaching industries. Formerly a leader at Pirelli and STET-Telecom Italia, she currently serves as Founder of Gruppo Pragma, Senior Lecturer at ISTUD Business School, and Professor at Università Cattolica. An expert in AI integration for coaching and digital training, she is an ICF Certified PCC Coach and holds a degree in Economics from Sapienza University of Rome.

Maurizio Amato Human Resources Director Corporate – Fendi

Maurizio Amato is an established executive in the human resources sector with over 35 years of professional experience in international HR management and organizational development. He currently holds the role of Human Resources Director Corporate at Fendi, where he leads the global HR strategy for corporate functions and supports the brand's growth within the LVMH Group. Previously, he coordinated HR operations for the company in Europe and the Middle East. During his career, he also held significant managerial positions at ExxonMobil, including HR Manager of the Trecate Refinery, in addition to broader HR responsibilities at a national and international level. He holds a degree in Economics and Commerce from Sapienza University of Rome. Dr. Amato has collaborated with academic institutions and HR networks on topics related to international mobility, performance strategy, and leadership development.

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

This HR leader brings over 20 years of local and international experience in corporate culture and organizational development. Formerly Regional HR Director for Southern Europe at MoneyGram and Flight Staff Industrial Relations Manager at Alitalia, he currently serves as Adjunct Professor at LUMSA and an independent coach. An expert in driving revenue growth through cutting-edge development programs and managing change resistance, he holds extensive expertise across media, aviation, and financial sectors.

Rosalba Silverio Business and Personal Coach

Rosalba brings over 30 years of experience within human resource development, labor sociology, and professional coaching industries. Formerly an organizational training and coaching consultant for AIFA and the Ministry of Health, she currently serves as an ICF Certified ACC Coach and Lecturer at Rome Business School, Roma Tre, and Unicusano. An expert in team development, personnel selection, and mindfulness, she is an active academic author.

Smeralda Lucaselli Coordination Specialist DE&I

Smeralda brings over 15 years of experience within clinical psychology, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and human resources management industries. Formerly a Senior HR Consultant, trainer, and coach for major luxury, retail, and automotive brands, she currently serves as Project Manager at TIM Academy. An expert in talent acquisition, employer branding, and human-centered HR design, she holds an HR Empowerment certification and a Master's degree from LUMSA.

Stefano Cera President Lazio Delegation of Aif

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 managerial sphere, becoming one of the key players in the Quality Assurance Process, the continuous improvement process of Rome Business School’s management training offering. Made up of 133 leaders, managers and professionals from key sectors of national and international companies, through the Corporate Advisory Board, Rome Business School activates a process of continuous updating of its training programs, drawing on numerous corporate interactions and the input provided by committee members at annual meetings and discussions with the school.

CAB

133 Members

27 CEO and General Management

30 Human Resources Manager

Career and Entrepreneurship Services

Through the Executive Master in Human Resources Management, you will be accompanied and supported by our Career Services team. With over 10 years of experience in the field of education and training, we help young talents and managers build their future, guiding them along the path best suited to their abilities, aspirations and professional goals.

To provide our students with the best support in achieving their professional goals, we have structured our Career Service into two main areas:

Occupational Pathways: support focused on preparation for professional roles, through career guidance activities and tools centered on the business context.
Entrepreneurial Pathways: support focused on developing entrepreneurial skills and structuring business ideas.

Admission process

Rome Business School is committed to maintaining the highest standard of quality in the programs it offers. For this reason, in order to ensure the suitability of candidates, all applicants must undergo and successfully complete a selection process structured as follows:

Evaluation of credentials

Application Confirmation

Selection Interview

Admission

Enrollment

The admission process is aimed at evaluating the candidate’s suitability for admission to the Master’s program. The assessment will be based on the candidate’s academic background, prior experience in the subjects covered by the Master’s program, and personal motivation. The application will be reviewed by the Rome Business School Academic Committee after submission. In order to ensure the candidate’s suitability, it is essential that all required documentation is provided.

Executive Master in Human Resources: Payment and Scholarships

Payment

The participation fee of €9,400 can be paid in the following ways:

Installments starting from the moment of enrollment (early enrollment for more installments)
Single payment (this option guarantees a 10% discount on the total amount)

Scholarships

Based on personal profile, experience and demonstrated motivation, candidates may obtain a scholarship to partially cover the participation fee. Rome Business School offers the most deserving candidates the opportunity to benefit from 7 different types of scholarships. These partial financial contributions may consist of 6 months of interest-free financing.

Early Enrollment Incentive
Lifelong Learning Scholarship
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Executive Women Scholarship
Entrepreneurial Grant
Better Managers for a Better World Scholarship
Student Loan Assistance Grant

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