Courses from SDA Bocconi School of Management:
- Executive Master in Marketing & Sales
- Executive Master in Strategic Human Resource Management
- Global Executive MBA
SDA Bocconi School of Management
Global Executive MBA
Opleiding: Executive Master in Strategic Human Resource Management
Learning purpose
The Executive Master in Strategic Human Resource Management at SDA Bocconi aims to support high-potential HR managers and professionals to develop in 10 months the necessary competences to enhance the value of a company's most important asset: its people.
The Master emphasizes the close relationship between HR management and strategy, within an international setting which draws upon cutting-edge research and practice to develop methodologies and tools.
Taught in collaboration with Cornell University Faculty(CAHRS- Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies), EMSHRM strengthens the strategic and leadership role of HR. The Program is recommended by SHRM - Society for Human Resource Management.
Programme
The Program begins on 15th February 2012 and ends on November 2012 with the graduation ceremony.
The Master includes a total of 36 days of face-to-face teaching, including 6 Saturdays , designed around 8 modules of 3-6 days. In order to measure their knowledge and learning outcomes against companies’ everyday practice and issues, participants are also called to engage in 4 individual project assignments, for approximately 40 days of work in distance learning.
The modular approach, coupled with in-depth individual and team-based work, will allow individuals for a full immersion in class discussion while maintaining continuous contact with their organizations.
Module 1
People Strategy
15th - 18th February 2012
Contents
Business strategy and governance
Strategic decision making
Roles of HR function
Strategic capabilities
Workforce differentiation
The role of HR in mergers and acquisitions
Individual Project
1st Assignment
Module 2
Finance
March 2012
Contents
Financial statement analysis
Performance indicators
Business strategy and financial measures
Discounted cash flow analysis of strategic initiatives
The economic profile of finacing decisions. Capital structure issues
The rationale for Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporate finance in practice
Module 3
HR Performance
April 2012
Contents
HR scorecard
HR metrics
HR information systems, knowledge management and learning
Individual Project
2nd Assignment
Module 4
HR Global and European Context
May 2012
Contents
International HRM
Globalization and labor market institutions
Comparative industrial relations
Migration and welfare systems
Ageing, productivity and retirement
Global HR Management
> Decentralization and centralization
> Managing HR in global value chains
Module 5
Talent Acquisition and Development
June 2012
Contents
Employer branding and strategic staffing
Career management and talent development
Expatriation
Diversity and intercultural management
Individual Project
3rd Assignment
Module 6
Organizational Design and Change
September 2012
Contents
People strategy and organization
Restructuring and downsizing
Organizational design for innovation
Organizational change and internal communication
Module 7
Performance Management and Compensation
October 2012
Contents
Performance management
Total Compensation
Executive Compensation
Module 8
HR Leadership
November 2012
Contents
HR Leadership
HR Competences:
> Creative and strategic thinking
> Communication and networking
> Conflict and stress management
> Coaching
Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics
Entry Requirements
• Online application form
• Two letters of reference
• Degree certificate
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