Two Specialties in the Main Current Trends in People Management
The Master’s Degree in Leadership and Strategic Human Resource Management is an accredited and recognized degree in the European Higher Education Area, distinguished by its preparation of future leaders in the field of talent management. We offer comprehensive and advanced education that covers essential technical competences in each area of people management, as well as humanistic skills that are crucial for contributing strategically to business growth.
Focusing on the leadership challenges of globalization and , our program is designed to equip students with the necessary tools to excel in the dynamic and complex work environment where people management, along with technology management, must complement a differentiation strategy. In our program, the development of essential competences and interpersonal skills is emphasized, preparing graduates to excel in any professional field within the human resources sector.
This exclusive Master's degree combines all the fundamental areas of people management, such as strategic management, talent leadership, the legal aspects, people management policies, and digital transformation in HR. Therefore, it is considered a program that encompasses the main trends in people management. Additionally, the program allows you to specialize in the learning pathways proposed in the main current trends in people management:
- Advanced Compensation and Benefits Management (C&B). Design strategic compensation plans, considering the critical design of variable compensation and the taxation of compensation and benefit plans as part of employees' financial well-being.
- People analytics. Enhance the capacity for analysis and strategic decision-making based on data, through statistics applied to people management, storytelling, data governance, and the ethical principles of these technologies in organizations.
One of the strengths of our Master's program is the collaboration with internationally renowned HR companies and leaders, providing our students with unique practical experiences that enrich their learning and build a valuable network of contacts for their careers.
The companies that have participated in the design and development of this innovative curriculum emphasize the importance of technical knowledge in managing all legal human resources processes as a priority, as well as a special sensitivity to areas where it is more difficult to find talent with the appropriate university education.
With the collaboration of:
"Our official Master's degree, in all its modalities, trains our students to be leaders in the areas of human resources. The competences, knowledge, skills, and abilities they acquire are comprehensive and demanding, providing a complete and global vision of people management at all levels, just as the BANI environment in which they enter the world of work demands.
The Master's focus on leadership means that they are trained in both hard and soft skills and competences, distinguishing them in any profile within the area of people management.
The numerous extracurricular activities offered in the Master's program, in collaboration with prominent international and national companies and HR Directors, ensure that Nebrija graduates are recognized for their excellent preparation for any public and/or private company.
The high employability rate of our accredited official Master's degree guarantees that students who choose this program, in any modality, are investing in a secure and unique value proposition within the field of HR."
Why study this Master's degree?
Employability
98% employability in the leading companies and strategic human resources consultancies. All of them represent best practices in people management policies.
Learning Model
Generative Learning
A unique methodology focused on enhancing the digital skills of master's students, fostering critical thinking, analytical capacity for large amounts of data and interpretation, innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, and impact.
Triple
Teaching Modality
This exclusive program can be taken in face-to-face, hybrid, or online modalities, allowing you to balance personal and professional life with the learning process, without compromising academic excellence.
What do our students think?
“This Master's at Nebrija University isn't just a degree: it's a change of mindset. I learned to combine data with empathy, strategy with purpose, and today I apply that every day in my company. The professors are experts in the sector, and the internships confront you with real challenges from the very beginning. The best investment for my career!”
“It was a pleasure for me to be part of a university that welcomed me warmly and provided support from the very beginning. What's even more fulfilling is seeing how all the skills and knowledge acquired in class translated into real-world practice during my internship at the company.”
Student of the Master's in Leadership and HR Management, class 22-23
“My experience at Nebrija was exceptional. After completing the Official Master's in Leadership and Management, I can confidently say that the contents, work dynamics, and teachers of the program were first class. What stands out most about the experience during the Master is the abundance of extracurricular events and job opportunities offered to students. Thanks to this, combined with the excellent work of the Professional Careers department, I secured an internship at a renowned international hotel chain where I am currently working. Personally, Nebrija has been a turning point in my professional career. I recommend it 100%.”
Student of the Master's in Leadership and HR Management, class 22-23.
“Before the Master's degree, I viewed people management as a process; now I see it as the heart of organizations. Nebrija gave me the tools to revolutionize talent policies, lead with impact, and even measure what previously seemed 'intangible.' If you want to stop being a manager and become an HR strategist, this is your springboard.”
Master's in Leadership and Strategic Human Resource Management student, class of 22-23
“This Master's is a game-changer. You don't just learn how to lead teams, but how to transform people into talent. I left with real tools to make strategic decisions and, above all, with the confidence to drive change in organizations. It was the boost my career needed!”
Master's in Leadership and Strategic Human Resource Management student, class of 21-22
“In my experience, I would highlight the practical training and the closeness shown by the great professionals who teach the Master's class. They always kept us up to date on trends and tools. Thanks to this, I now work at Grupo Binternational, an international human resources consultancy working with Germany, Portugal, Chile, among others.”
Student of the Master's in Leadership and HR Management, class 19-20
What Will You Learn in the Master's in Leadership and Strategic Human Resource Management?
1. Mastery of Talent Management in the Digital Age:
You will learn to use the latest digital tools to attract, retain, and develop talent in agile organizations.
2. Transformational Leadership:
You will discover how to apply leadership styles that foster organizational agility, promote adaptability, and facilitate digital transformation. You will become the leader that every modern company needs, capable of guiding your team through rapid changes and ensuring success in competitive markets.
3. Advanced Strategies in Compensation and Diversity Policies:
You will delve into the most innovative techniques to design compensation policies that are not only competitive but also promote equity and inclusion in the workplace. This knowledge will allow you to create fairer and more motivating work environments, improving organizational performance and employee satisfaction.
4. HR Analytics for Data-Driven Decision Making:
You will learn to interpret and analyze human resources data to improve decision-making in talent management, leadership development, and compensation and diversity policies. This skill will allow you to not only react to current trends but also anticipate future challenges in the HR field.
5. Innovation in Employee Experience Design:
You will discover how to create and manage employee experiences that foster long-term satisfaction and commitment, using the latest in technology and management strategies. This approach will teach you how to build a strong employer brand that attracts and retains the best talent, essential for the success of any organization.
Featured Events
This project was created to develop specific actions and initiatives that help foster, promote, and make visible female talent in labor relations.
Master's students had the opportunity to gain insight into this important business reality to create safer and better environments in organizations and learned firsthand at a professional event attended by leading experts in Spain in their fields.
Nebrija University Joins
The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME): :
Firm Commitment to Business Education with a Global Purpose
Program
The student must take 60 credits
Compulsory
Eelctive
Internships
Master's Final Project
Specialization
Subjects of the
Master’s Degree in Leadership and Strategic Human Resource Management 60 ECTS
- 3 ECTS | Strategic People Management and People Analytics
- 6 ECTS | Organizational Design and New Methodologies at Work
- 3 ECTS | Culture, Change and Leadership in Organizations
- 3 ECTS | Organizational Well-Being at Work
- 3 ECTS | Organizational Structures and Regulation in the Digital Age
- 3 ECTS | People Management and Negotiation Policies: Labor Relations
- 3 ECTS | Metrics and Dashboard for Data Analysis
6 ECTS | 2 Elective Subjects from the Chosen Specialty
- 3 ECTS | Digital Talent Attraction and Employer Branding
- 3 ECTS | 360º Management Processes in People Management
- 3 ECTS | Remuneration Structures: Compensation and Benefits
- 2 ECTS | Artificial Intelligence Applied to People Management
- 6 ECTS | Professional Internships
- 6 ECTS | Master's Final Project
6 ECTS | 2 Elective Subjects in the Chosen Specialty
- Compulsory
- Elective Students must choose two elective subjects each semester from among those offered.
- Internships
- Master’s Final Project (TFM)
First Semester
Second Semester
Legend:
Specialization 18 ECTS
- 3 ECTS | Strategic Compensation Planning
- 3 ECTS | Financial Well-being of Employees
- 3 ECTS | Critical Design of Variable Compensation
- 3 ECTS | Compensation and Benefits: Taxation
- 6 ECTS | Professional Internships
- 3 ECTS | Statistics Applied to People Management
- 3 ECTS | Data governance
- 3 ECTS | Storytelling Through Data
- 3 ECTS | Ethics and Regulations Applied to People Analytics
- 6 ECTS | Professional Internships
Students must take one of the specializations with their corresponding subjects:
Specialization in Advanced Management in Compensation and Benefits (C&B)
First Semester
Second Semester
Specialization in
People Analytics
First Semester
Segundo semestre
Previous program 60 ECTS
- 4 ECTS | Organization and Planning of Human Resources
- 4 ECTS | The Workplace in Organizations
- 4 ECTS | Recruitment and Selection of Human Resources
- 4 ECTS | Professional Development and Training
- 4 ECTS | Leadership and Motivation. Communication
- 4 ECTS | Occupational Risk Prevention
- 4 ECTS | Payroll and Social Security
- 4 ECTS | Remuneration Policy
- 4 ECTS | Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
- 4 ECTS | Strategic Human Resources Management
- 8 ECTS | Professional internships
- 12 ECTS | Master’s Final Project (TFM)
First semester
Second semeter
Modalities
Face-to-face Modality
Our face-to-face modality takes place in a dynamic and engaging environment at the Polytechnic and Social Sciences Campus in Madrid – Princesa, right in the heart of Madrid, alongside other Master's programs at Nebrija Business and Technology School. We foster a learning ecosystem designed for highly motivated individuals who thrive in collaborative learning settings, participate in prestigious academic and professional events, and experience an international and multicultural environment—all while receiving first-class academic training through the Master’s Degree in Leadership and Strategic Human Resource Management.
Our carefully selected small groups ensure a personalized and close-knit learning experience that goes beyond a top-tier academic program. Students not only receive an exceptional education but also immerse themselves in a professional and business-driven environment that enhances career opportunities. A strong networking system supports students at the conclusion of the Master’s program, helping them secure a competitive position in the job market. Additionally, students gain access to premier internship opportunities through our Professional Careers Department, which provides personalized guidance, adapting to both student needs and industry demands in HR. This ensures graduates meet the highest qualifications expected for a unique degree in people management.
The in-person program offers afternoon classes, Monday through Friday, throughout both semesters. It delivers an ideal balance of theory and practice, utilizing the case method and project-based learning to solidify knowledge. This approach ensures students can apply their skills from day one in any area of people management within any company.
Online Modality
Online Education with a Practical Approach
This official distance learning Master's degree is designed to train future human resources professionals, offering a practical curriculum and an active professional teaching staff. It also provides the convenience of completing the degree from home or work, whenever and wherever you prefer.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about talent management and leadership in human resources, and who want to join our academic community, where they will be prepared to lead successfully in the digital age.
With a practical and strategic approach, our program is the perfect springboard for those looking to make a significant impact in the world of human resources.
Methodology
A professionally oriented Master's degree that combines academic rigor with a practical approach to business behavior. The various methodologies used across different subjects follow an educational model designed to maximize your learning experience during the Master's degree:
Generative Learning
Through an active methodology that combines solving business cases, challenge-based learning, and project generation, this educational experience is closely aligned with real-world business practices. It is based on the teaching method of Harvard University, with all the materials developed by the same institution, accessible to our teachers and students.
Professors
We have 26 professors, 50% of whom hold PhDs, and of those, 60% are accredited PhDs.
Featured:
Jesús Briones Delgado
Adjunct Professor / Human Resources and Leadership
Doctor in Communication and MBA from the EOI
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Antonio Díaz-Barceló Caffarena
Lecturer / Management of Technological Innovation
PhD in Engineering (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)
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Alejandro Gómez Rosende
Adjunct Professor
HR Director of CEPSA's Exploration and Production business
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Eva María Iglesias Guzmán
Lecturer / Human Resources and Leadership
Directora académica del Máster en Liderazgo y Dirección de Recursos Humanos
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Margarita Núñez Canal
Adjunct Professor
Expert in entrepreneurship and digital skills in education.
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Tomás Pereda Riaza
Professor / Human Resources and Leadership
Deputy Director General of the Máshumano Foundation
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Roberto Arturo Alexandro Piccini
Adjunct Professor
Director y consultor de Gestión de talento en Lorem Ingenia
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María José Ramo Herrando
Professor
Member of the Board of Directors of the National Labor Association.
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Ismael-Santiago Sánchez-Herrera Bautista-Cámara
Professor Collaborator
Presidents of AEPSAL
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Alberto Cuervo
Sandra Barea GómezEmployability and Internships
Career Opportunities
- HR Department Manager
- Professional Development Consultant
- HR Business Partner
- Human Resources Coordinator
- Recruitment and Selection Manager
- Training Manager
- Labor Relations Manager
- Strategic HR Consultant
- Payroll and Compensation and Benefits Expert
Guaranteed Professional Internships
PROCEDURE FOR PERFORMING PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPSCollaborating companies
- Campofrío
- Navantia
- Santander
- Open HR
- Randstad
- Nortempo
- Grupo Català
- Sephora
- Zurich
- Ilunion
- Hilton
- Radisson Blue Hotels
- Room Mate
- Prosegur
- Seur Volskwagen motor
- Boston Consulting Group
- Theramex
- Estee Lauder Companies
- The Cocktail
- NTT Data
- Melià Hotels
- IMF Educación
- Up Spain
- Psicosoft
- Legends
- Binternacional
- Adecco
- Randstad
- Engels&volkers España
- Caramelo Escaso
- Ministerio de Educación de República Dominicana
- Seguros Sura
Calendar and Schedules
Academic Calendar Face-to-face Calendar Online CalendarDuration and Location of the Master's Degree
The program runs from October to June.
Classes are held at the Polytechnic and Social Sciences in the Madrid-Princesa Campus (located at Calle Santa Cruz de Marcenado, No. 27), from Monday to Friday, in the afternoon time slot of 17:30 to 21:30h (subject to changes in academic organization).
Quality of the Degree
- Degree: Master’s Degree in Leadership and Strategic Human Resource Management
- Official Degree: Yes
- Campus: Polytechnic and Social Sciences in Madrid-Princesa
- Language: Spanish
- Credits: 60 ECTS
- Duration: 1 year
- Starts: October and March
- Modalities: Face-to-face | Hybrid | Distance learning
- Specialties:
- Specialization in Advanced Management in Compensation and Benefits (C&B)
- Specialization in Strategic Leadership and Talent Management
- Specialization in Diversity and Inclusion Strategies for Corporate Well-being
- Specialization in People Analytics - Number of spots: Face-to-face: 50 | Hybrid: 50 | Distance learning: 80
- Academic Year it was implemented: 2025 - 2026
- Professors: 26 professors, 50% of whom hold PhDs, and 60% of those are accredited PhDs.
Academic regulations
General Student Regulations. Recognition and transfer of credits. Student participation regulations. Common procedures for carrying out the TFG / TFMAcquired competences
- K1: Critically analyze the principles and practices that guide strategic people management in order to align human resource management with organizational objectives.
- K2: Assimilate in depth the processes of performance evaluation, talent development, and continuous employee feedback, as well as the way in which these contribute to organizational success.
- K3: Interpret current labor legislation and the restrictions it imposes when formulating human resources policies and practices.
- K4: Identify the metrics that serve to measure staff performance, as well as the degree of employee retention and turnover.
- K5: Identify key competences for each job to generate a competitive advantage that is sustainable over time.
- S1: Use digital tools and recruitment platforms to attract and retain talent within the company.
- S2: Design and evaluate organizational change processes aligned with the objectives and values that guide the business strategy.
- S3: Design people management strategies that comply with legal regulations and promote labor and organizational well-being.
- S4: Collect and process relevant human resources data for informed strategic decision-making.
- S5: Advise workers to improve their leadership skills and promote their professional development within organizations.
- S6: Correctly and appropriately apply the specialized knowledge acquired in the master's degree in professional practice in advisory functions, respecting democratic principles and values and the Sustainable Development Goals.
- C1: Create a strong employer brand that reflects the values and culture of the organization, aiming to attract the best candidates and enhance the company's reputation as an employer of choice.
- C2: Communicate clearly and effectively to employees the values that guide the organizational culture, as well as the objectives embodied in that culture.
- C3: Negotiate with employee representatives to resolve labor conflicts equitably, thus contributing to the work environment and organizational performance.
- C4: Integrate artificial intelligence into people management processes to optimize talent management and contribute to organizational success in the digital age.
- C5: Apply the knowledge acquired throughout the master's degree in professional practice to contribute to the progress or achievement of organizational objectives.
- C6: Integrate the knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired throughout the master's degree to carry out research projects or business reports relevant to the organization's development.
- C7: Act with ethics and professional responsibility in response to social, environmental, and economic challenges in the business world, taking democratic principles and values and the Sustainable Development Goals as references.
- C8: Respect the development and implementation of solutions that respond to social demands, taking the Sustainable Development Goals, respect for diversity, and the principles of universal accessibility and design for all people as references.
Admission
Admission Requirements
The current access and admission regulations of RD 822/2021, dated September 28, are followed.
The following may access this Master's degree:
- 1. Without the need for additional training courses: Graduates in Economic Sciences, Business Administration.
- 2. In the case of graduates in Marketing, Tourism, Commerce and Accounting, they must take additional training courses in business organization and administration (3 ECTS) and/or in labor relations and labor law (3 ECTS) when the student does not prove these courses in their degree of origin.
- 3. Graduates in Law and Labor Relations, taking an additional training course in Fundamentals of business organization and administration (3 ECTS), unless they prove having received this training in their degree of origin.
- 4. Graduates in Psychology, taking complementary training courses in Fundamentals of Business Organization and Administration (3 ECTS) and Fundamentals of Industrial Relations and Labor Law (3 ECTS), unless they can prove that they have received this training in their prior degree.
COMPLEMENTARY TRAINING COURSES:
- Total number of ECTS credits: 1st: 6 ECTS
- Time structure: Semester
- Modality: Face-to-face and Virtual
- Language: Spanish
- Table of contents:
1. Fundamentals of Business Organization and Administration (3 ECTS)::
- Business organization
- Business administration
- Political and technological environment of the organization
- Introduction to the functional area of people management in the company.
2. Fundamentals of Labor Relations and Labor Law (3 ECTS):
- Introduction to Labor Law in Spain
- Individual and collective labor relations
- Social security and social protection
- Labor procedural law.
- Learning Outcomes:
1. Knowledge and Content:
- KCF1: Know the basic principles of business organization and administration, including organizational structures and administrative processes.
- KCF2: Know the key aspects of social security and social protection in Spain, as well as the procedures of labor procedural law.
2. Skills and Abilities:
- SCF1: Evaluate the resources necessary for the effective administration of the organizational structure of a company.
- SCF2: Manage social security and social protection procedures in practical situations related to the labor field.
3. Competences:
- CCF1: Collaborate in the management of human resources within the organization, with a vision oriented towards organizational growth and development.
- CCF2: Advise, at a basic level, on labor relations, promoting adequate working conditions in accordance with current legislation.
Admission Criteria
Once the candidate has been considered suitable for admission purposes, the profile will be assessed from 0 to 10 points taking into account the following criteria and percentages:
- Academic Record: 30%
The grades obtained by the candidate in their previous studies will be assessed. - Structured Personal Interview or Specific Test: 70%
The candidate's suitability will be assessed based on their experience, knowledge, technical and professional skills required to successfully follow the studies they intend to undertake. Their motivation and attitudes will also be assessed, as well as other personal aspects that contribute to their adequate adjustment to the chosen studies. The interview may be conducted in the language in which the studies are taught.
The admission tests must be assessed within a global strategy aimed at understanding the characteristics of the applicants, to determine whether the candidate has sufficient motivation, as well as the training and knowledge, skills, aptitudes, communication skills, extracurricular activities, and future interests necessary to be admitted as a candidate in the Nebrija University programs.
In accordance with the provisions of article 18.6 of Royal Decree 882/2021, 5% of the places in each degree must be reserved for students who prove to have a minimum of 33% disability, as well as for students with permanent educational support needs associated with personal circumstances of disability, who in their previous studies have required resources and support for their full educational inclusion, taking into account what is established in the royal decree.
The Admissions Committee will be composed of the Vice-Rector for Academic Organization and Teaching Staff, the Director of University Development, the Dean of the School, and the Registrar of the University. Any of them may delegate to any person in their department.
If the number of applicants exceeds the number of places offered, the student's academic record (grade point average) will be taken as the admission criterion. Therefore, anyone interested in accessing the Master's Degree in Leadership and Strategic Management of People must present, without exception, their academic record, since it will be the grade point average that will decide their admission to the Master's Degree, in the event that the number of applications exceeds the number of places offered.
Once the places are filled, in the event that there are more interested parties, they will be placed on a waiting list in case of possible vacancies that may arise before the start of the course, with the detailed admission and selection criteria being applied to the rest of the applicants.
Financing
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Nebrija Business & Technology School is part of Nebrija University. a private university officially recognized by Law 23/1995 of July 17. Nebrija University is committed to academic excellence, training in leading companies, innovation in multidisciplinary programs, and international training. Throughout its nearly 30 years of academic and research history, Nebrija University has consistently ranked among the top universities in the most important university rankings.
Madrid is the largest and most populated city in Spain, with 3,339,931 inhabitants in 2023, and one of the three most populated cities in the European Union, behind London and Berlin. Madrid boasts an intense cultural and social life, a pleasant climate, and one of the best public transport networks in the world.
As the capital of Spain, Madrid hosts the headquarters of the government, the Parliament, ministries, institutions, and associated bodies. It is also the official residence of the King and Queen of Spain and the Prime Minister of the Government. Economically, Madrid is the fourth richest city in Europe, following London, Paris, and Moscow. Half of the income of the 5,000 largest Spanish companies is generated by those with registered offices in Madrid, representing 31.8% of them. The city is home to the Bank of Spain, the National Securities Market Commission, the third largest stock market in Europe, the second largest in Latin America (Latibex), and several of the world's largest corporations. Madrid ranks as the 8th city globally with the greatest presence of multinationals, positioned after Beijing and ahead of Dubai, Paris, and New York. Madrid offers a multitude of opportunities and boasts a thriving labor market, attracting both national and international professionals.
On the international level, it hosts the headquarters of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), part of the UN, the headquarters of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), the headquarters of the Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB), the headquarters of the Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science and Culture (OEI), the Ibero-American Youth Organization (OIJ), and the headquarters of the Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB).
Culturally, Madrid is a city with a multitude of cultural and social opportunities
Madrid is home to some of the best art museums in the world (the Museo Nacional del Prado, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza…), the National Library, the Botanical Garden, the Retiro Park and a wide variety of theaters, exhibition halls and cultural activities. Its climate, geographical location, and safety together with the extensive cultural and social offer make Madrid a tourist destination for visitors from Europe and other parts of the world.
Reconocimientos y rankings internacionales destacados de Nebrija Business & Technology School
One of the best Universities in Spain
High score in Teaching, Employability & Internationalization
Top 5 in Labor inclusion
Among the 5 best MBAs in Spain
Among the 8 best Online MBAs in Spanish