What is an MSc in Human Resources Manager?
The MSc Human Resources Manager provides training in HR management, recruitment and skills development. It is RNCP level 7 certified by the Ministry of Employment. The first year lays the foundations in employment law, HR management and digitalisation. The second year develops expertise in HR strategy, employer branding and performance management. This professionally-oriented programme prepares students to manage the entire HR function in a variety of organisations.
Professional certification
Level 7 (EU) professional certification in Human Resources Management, NSF code(s) 315, awarded by INSEEC MSc, registered under number 41803 on the RNCP (Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles) by decision of the Director General of France Compétences.
Objectives and skills
The aim of the MSc Human Resources Management is to train professionals capable of managing an organisation’s overall HR strategy. You will learn to manage recruitment, training and industrial relations, and to develop employee performance.
The programme develops the following key skills:
- Defining human resources strategy and managing HR development.
- Developing employees’ skills and promoting quality of life and working conditions.
- Steering recruitment, defining remuneration policy and supervising payroll management.
- Designing risk prevention policy and managing individual and/or collective crises.
- Managing staff and steering HR reporting.
The courses
The courses presented below are given as examples and may vary slightly depending on the teaching campus. Course content is adapted each year to take account of changes in employment law and digital HR transformations.
The pace of courses may differ from campus to campus and depending on whether the course is being run under a work placement agreement (initial) or a professionalization/apprenticeship contract (continuing).
The work-study contract must be signed for the entire duration of the MSc 1 + MSc 2 or MSc 2 program.
1ʳᵉ year – Cross-disciplinary and foundation courses
60 ECTS credits
This first year develops the managerial and strategic skills that are essential for any human resources professional.
- Budget management and dashboards
- Software and decision-support tools
- Negotiation applied to HR
- Professional tools and methods
- Corporate strategy and business plan
1ʳᵉ year – Specialised courses
Specialised courses develop operational skills in human resources management, employment law and management.
- Digital communication
- TechAway: structure the data and GenAI
- Customer relations management (CRM)
- Data and digital marketing
- E-business
- Legal environment for e-commerce
- Focus on markets and products
- Introduction to digital transformation
- Digital project management
- Creative process and graphic design
- E-reputation, marketing automation and inbound
- Digital strategy and SEO policy
- Web analytics
2ᵉ year
60 ECTS credits
The second year deepens expertise with advanced modules in HR strategy, talent management and social performance management.
Human resources strategy
- HR strategy and social audit
- Employer brand management
- CSR, diversity and ethics
- Applied research dissertation methodology
Skills and HRQoL
- Job and career management
- Training policy and engineering
- Cross cultural human resources management
- Talent management
Recruitment, remuneration and payroll
- Management and performance MPMO
- Remuneration policy and payroll management
- Employment law and European law
Risk prevention and crisis management
- Psychosocial risks and stress management
- Managing relations with social partners
- Managing and mediating industrial relations
- Change management and restructuring management
- Communication strategy and crisis management
Managing staff and steering HR reporting
- Computerised management tools applied to HR
- Management control and HR performance indicators
- Professional tools and methods
- Management and leadership
Assessment procedures
The two years of the programme combine HR fundamentals with applications in an organisational environment, and are offered as initial or sandwich courses.
Course validation
- Annual validation requires the acquisition of 60 ECTS credits per level.
- The MSc is obtained by successively completing the two years, accumulating a total of 120 ECTS credits.
- The certification is based on a complete set of skill blocks.
- Validation of each block requires a minimum score of 10/20 for all skills.
- Partial validation of a block is not possible.
Conditions for obtaining certification
- Successful completion of all cross-disciplinary skill blocks for all programmes.
- A minimum of 132 days in the organisation during the second year (MSc 2) for students on initial training.
Assessment procedures
Your professional progress is continually assessed throughout the course via :
- Regular monitoring and final assessment sessions are held in class.
- HR case investigations are carried out independently and/or as part of a team.
- Personal and/or group oral defences.
- Individual and/or collaborative documentary productions.
- Managerial simulations and work experience.
- An applied research dissertation.
Is this diploma recognised by the State?
Yes, it is an official certification from the Ministry of Labour. France Compétences guarantees the quality of INSEEC and its training courses.
- A demanding quality label appreciated by companies
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Professional experience
Internships
Internships or work-study placements give you the opportunity to manage strategic HR projects within a company. You’ll manage recruitment, develop skills, optimise the payroll and manage social reporting to strengthen your expertise and accelerate your integration into the workforce.
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INSEEC supports you
Personalized support in your search for a work-study program or internship in human resources and talent management.
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Jobs Dating
Monthly meetings to meet our partner companies recruiting HR profiles in all sectors.
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Match'Up
Thousands of work-study programs and internships in human resources, recruitment, payroll, and skills development.
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Corporate and Alumni Relations Department
A network of 10,000 partner companies and 115,000 alumni to help you start your career in human resources.
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Coaching Workshop
Weekly group or individual workshops: self-confidence, professional posture, cover letters, interviews, resumes, LinkedIn, etc.
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What are the career opportunities after an MSc in Human Resources Management?
After completing INSEEC’s MSc in Human Resources Management, there are many opportunities for you to enter the professions of human resources management, recruitment and HR development. You will benefit from rapid career development prospects towards management or specialist positions.
Application
What are the entry requirements for the MSc in Human Resources Management?
Admission to 1st year
- Accessible to holders of a minimum of 3 years’ higher education in the fields of human resources, management, law, psychology, economics or sociology: university degree, professional degree, Bachelor’s degree from a business school or BUT.
- Apply using the online application form.
Admission to 2nd year
- Open to holders of a validated Bac +4 in the fields of human resources, management, employment law or management: university Master 1, 1ʳᵉ year Master’s degree in a business school or equivalent.
- Apply using the online application form.
Your application
- Submitting your application
- Admission test
- Eligibility results
Tuition fees
What are the tuition fees for the MSc Human Resources Manager?
Tuition fees for the INSEEC MSc vary from year to year. Several sources of finance are available to help you.
- 3rd year undergraduate
- 1st year 1 year€12,650
- 2nd year 1 year€14,150
- MSc's Degree
Financial aid
INSEEC offers a number of financial aid schemes:
Alternating work placements or work-study contracts
Banking partnerships and their advantages
- 3rd year undergraduate
- 1st year 1 year€12,650
- 2nd year 1 year€14,150
- MSc's degree
Financial aid
INSEEC offers a number of financial aid schemes:
Alternating work placements or work-study contracts
Banking partnerships and their advantages
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All you need to know about the MSc in Human Resources Management
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How long does the MSc in Human Resources Management at INSEEC last?
The course lasts 2 years (MSc 1 + MSc 2) for holders of a Bac +3, or 1 year (MSc 2 only) for those who have validated a Bac +4. You can go straight into the 2ᵉ year depending on your course of study and experience gained in human resources.
Are there any internship or work-study opportunities during the MSc Human Resources Manager?
Yes, the Master of Science in Human Resources can be taken as an apprenticeship over 12 months (MSc 2) or 24 months (MSc 1 + MSc 2). The apprenticeship contract allows you to gain professional experience in a company while developing your HR skills in a structured and supported environment.
Is INSEEC’s MSc in Human Resources Management recognised by the State?
Yes, the programme awards the RNCP 41803 level 7 title “Human Resources Manager”, which is recognised by the French government and registered on the Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles. This certification facilitates access to HR careers in all business sectors.
What are the objectives of the MSc Human Resources Manager?
The Master of Science in Human Resources trains professionals capable of :
- Defining human resources strategy and managing HR development.
- Developing employees’ skills and promoting quality of life and working conditions.
- Steering recruitment, defining remuneration policy and supervising payroll management.
- Designing risk prevention policy and managing individual and/or collective crises.
- Managing staff and steering HR reporting.
This course prepares you for careers in HR management, enabling you to apply for positions as human resources manager or director.
Which languages are used for courses and exams?
This course is offered in two formats to suit students’ different career plans:
- The French language course includes Business English courses to strengthen your international language skills.
- The Human Resources Management programme is taught entirely in English and includes a foreign language course of your choice.
These two options prepare you to work in an international environment or in multicultural teams in human resources.
What support services are available for students?
The Corporate and Alumni Relations Department offers personalised support to students through a range of schemes:
- Monthly job dating with companies recruiting HR profiles
- Match’Up platform for access to apprenticeship vacancies
- Coaching workshops to optimise your contract search
- Detailed brochure on HR jobs and careers
Is there an active INSEEC alumni network to help with professional integration?
Yes, you benefit from access to INSEEC’s network of 115,000 graduates in all sectors. This network facilitates mentoring, the exchange of best HR practices and access to career opportunities in France and abroad, whether you are looking for an apprenticeship contract or your first job.
How is the programme preparing for the digital transformation of HR?
The Master of Science in Human Resources includes modules on HR digitisation, HRIS (HR Information Systems), prompt engineering and computerised management tools.
Students learn how to steer the digital transformation of the HR function and manage HR data within a business and strategic framework.
What international issues does the course cover?
The programme includes courses on intercultural management, European employment law and international HR practices. Students develop an international vision of human resources and can apply for positions in multinational companies or in contexts of international team mobility.
What soft skills are developed following the MSc in Human Resources Management?
The soft skills acquired during these studies include :
- Active listening and empathy
- Conflict management and mediation
- Leadership and team management
- Adaptability in the face of organisational change
- The ability to negotiate and bring people together
These soft skills are essential for successful HR careers and management positions. The programme prepares students to manage people in a constantly changing business environment.
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