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What is a Master Cycle in HR Management and Sustainable Organisations?
INSEEC Grande École Master Cycle HR Management and Sustainable Organisations, trains you for careers in human resources management and sustainable organisational development. This programme confers a Grade de master degree (equivalent to 2nd year postgraduate) recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research and is RNCP level 7 certified. This course will enable you to master the strategic challenges of talent management and organisational transformation, ensuring high employability in all business sectors.
Diploma and professional certification
This state-approved degree confers a Grade de Master and has been AMBA accredited since 2016, guaranteeing its recognition in France and internationally.
Professional certification as an Innovative Projects Manager level 7 (EU), NSF code 310, awarded by INSEEC Grande École, registered under number 41044 on the RNCP (Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles) by decision of the Director General of France Compétences.
Objectives and skills
The aim of this Master’s degree is to train HR professionals capable of steering corporate social strategy, supporting organisational change and integrating sustainability issues into human resources policies.
The programme develops key skills in :
- Strategic human resources management
- Talent management and skills development
- Quality of life at work and prevention of RPS
- Employment law and collective relations
- Managing social performance
- Restructuring and change management
- Sustainable HR and CSR
- Internal communication and employer branding
The content
The following courses are offered on the Paris, Lyon and Bordeaux campuses. Each year, this French-language programme takes into account changes in legislation, new HR practices and corporate social responsibility issues.
1ʳᵉ year (Level L3)
60 ECTS credits – 488 hours
This initial sandwich year lays the foundations for management and develops your understanding of human issues in organisations. Students benefit from a week’s immersion in London.
- Understanding the world’s major issues
- Intercultural skills
- Developing critical and independent thinking
- Become an expert, responsible and efficient manager
- Supervised collaborative work: INSEEC Personal Project
- Undertaking and leading change
2ᵉ year (M1 level)
60 ECTS credits – 436 hours
This 2ᵉ year of work-linked PGE deepens your management skills and gradually prepares you for the HR function.
- Building autonomy and the ability to decipher the world
- Professional methods, skills and practices
- Career paths
3ᵉ year (Level M2) – Core curriculum
60 ECTS credits – 406 hours
The core curriculum hones your advanced management skills and your ethical vision of organisations. You follow this 3ᵉ year of PGE on a sandwich course.
- Open Innovation Challenge
- Research Methodology Seminar
- Advanced Management
- Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
- Preparing for the Grand Oral
- Crisis Management Night
3ᵉ year (M2 level) – Speciality courses
Specialisation courses train operational and strategic HR experts, capable of guiding organisations towards greater sustainability.
- Conflict management
- Talent and potential management
- Quality of Life at Work and Prevention of Psychosocial Risks* (in French)
- HR creativity workshop
- Employment law
- Management of social indicators* (in French)
- International Human Resource Management* (IHRM)
- Internal communication
- Restructuring management
- Training policy
*Choice of course with CSR/Sustainability option
3ᵉ year (M2) – Specialty course CSR / Sustainable Option.
For students wishing to specialise further in sustainable HR, a dedicated option is available.
- International Sustainable Human Resources Management
- Extra-financial rating and social indicators
- Quality of life at work and prevention of psycho-social risks
- Responsible internal communication
Assessment procedures
The assessment uses a variety of methods to validate your theoretical and practical HR skills:
- Regular continuous assessment.
- Personal work and group projects.
- End-of-semester and final exams.
- HR case studies and analysis of professional situations.
- HR creativity and innovation workshops.
- Case studies and role-playing.
- Professional dissertation applied to HR.
- In-company assessment by the tutor.
The course is validated by capitalising on all the skill blocks and obtaining 180 ECTS credits spread over the three years.
Is this degree recognised by the State?
INSEEC Grande École awards a Master in Management, officially recognised by the French State (Ministry of Higher Education and Research) since 2005. The degree is recognised in France and internationally and has been AMBA-accredited since 2016. The programme also awards a Level 7 RNCP qualification, recognised by the French Ministry of Labour. INSEEC Grande École is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles.
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Rate of students continuing their education: 2.2%
Dropout rate: 1.18%
Professional experience
A career path
A work-study programme is the ideal format for this specialisation, enabling you to apply your HR learning immediately within human resources departments. You’ll gain a comprehensive overview of the HR function and build your professional credentials in a sector that places a high value on hands-on experience.
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INSEEC Grande Ecole supports you
Personalized support to identify your work-study program in human resources, tailored to your career plans and aspirations.
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Job dating
Monthly meetings with our partners: corporate HR departments, recruitment agencies, HR consulting firms, and social sector organizations.
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MatchUp
Access to thousands of work-study opportunities in human resources management, HR development, recruitment, and talent management.
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Corporate and Alumni Relations Department
Take advantage of our network of 10,000 partner companies and 115,000 alumni to accelerate your entry into the HR profession.
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Coahing Workshop
Weekly programs: HR interview techniques, practical social management cases, legal monitoring, professional HR networking.
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What are the career opportunities after a Master Cycle in HR Management and Sustainable Organisations?
This course will position you in all areas of human resources, from recruitment to human resources management. HR functions are in high demand and offer prospects for advancement to strategic positions within organisations, with increasing responsibility for supporting organisational change.
Application
What are the admission requirements for the Master Cycle in HR Management and Sustainable Organisations?
Admission to 1st year (Level L3)
- Accessible to students holding or in the process of obtaining a BUT, BTS, Licence 2, RNCP level 5 certified qualification (Bac +2), or enrolled in 2ᵉ year of IEP.
- Admission via the Evolution 1 competitive entrance examination (application + oral tests).
- Training given in French.
Admission to 2nd year (M1 level)
- Open to students who have completed or are in the process of completing a Licence 3, Bachelor’s degree, Master 1, engineering degree or level 6/7 RNCP-certified qualification attesting to at least 3 years of higher education.
- Admission via the Evolution 2 competitive entrance examination (application + oral tests).
- Training given in French.
Are you in a preparatory class?
- You can enter the first year of the Grande École programme by taking the BCE competitive entrance examination.
Your application
- Submitting your application
- Admission test
- Eligibility results
Tuition fees
What are the tuition fees for the Master Cycle in HR Management and Sustainable Organisations?
Tuition fees vary from year to year. Several financing solutions are available to support you.
- 2nd year undergraduate
- 1st year 1-year€12 950
- 2nd year 1-year€13 390
- 3rd year 1-year€13 390
- Grade de Master Degree
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What are the objectives of the Master Cycle in HR Management and Sustainable Organisations?
The aim of this programme is to train HR professionals capable of steering corporate social strategy, managing talent, supporting change and integrating sustainability issues.
You will develop expertise in HRM (Human Resources Management) combining employment law, labour economics, social performance management and change management to meet the contemporary challenges of careers and employment.
Which partner companies recruit students from this programme?
INSEEC’s network of 10,000 partner companies regularly recruits graduates of the HR Management and Sustainable Organisations Master Cycle:
- HR departments of large groups and SMEs.
- HR and recruitment consultancies.
- Firms specialising in HRM and organisational transformation.
- Training organisations and skills development.
- Companies committed to CSR and sustainable development.
What soft skills are developed following a Master Cycle in HR Management and Sustainable Organisations?
This programme develops the essential qualities needed to excel in HR professions:
- Active listening and empathy.
- Confidentiality and professional ethics.
- Mediation and conflict management skills.
- Interpersonal communication and diplomacy.
- Adaptability to legislative and organisational changes.
- Sense of fairness and social justice.
Is the INSEEC Grande Ecole Master Cycle in HR Management and Sustainable Organisations recognised by the State?
Yes, the HR Management and Sustainable Organisations programme awards a Master Cycle (2nd year postgraduate), which has been recognised by the French government since 2005. It has been AMBA accredited since 2016 and is RNCP level 7 certified (record 41044). INSEEC Grande École is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles.
Which languages are used for courses and exams?
The INSEEC Grande Ecole HR Management and Sustainable Organisations Master Cycle is taught in French. The assessment of knowledge is also carried out in French, adapted to the French legal and social context. However, some modules, such as ‘International Human Resource Management’, include English HR vocabulary to prepare students for international contexts.
What is the admission process for the Master Cycle in HR Management and Sustainable Organisations?
There are three competitive entrance exams:
- BCE competition for entry into 1ʳᵉ year (L3) after a preparatory year (classe préparatoire)
- Evolution 1 competitive entrance examination for entry to the 1ʳᵉ year (L3) after a Bac +2 (2-year higher education qualification)
- Evolution 2 competitive entrance examination for entry to the 2nd year (M1) after a Bac +3/4 (higher education qualification)
The process includes an application and oral tests to assess your motivation for HR careers, your awareness of human and organisational issues, and your career plan. A full page on admission procedures is available on the INSEEC website.
Is there an active INSEEC Grande Ecole alumni network to help with professional integration?
Yes, the INSEEC network has 115,000 alumni, including many HR professionals working in human resources departments, consultancies and training organisations. This network facilitates your integration through HR networking events and mentoring by experienced HR managers. You benefit from privileged access to job opportunities in the HR function.
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