Master’s in Human Resource Management
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The Sorbonne School of Management offers five Master’s programs that cover a wide range of skills in human resource management and development. Students are trained to design HR strategies aligned with corporate vision, anticipate changes in the world of work, and implement effective talent management policies. The program emphasizes innovation, leadership, and ethics, while also providing an analytical approach with tools such as social performance indicators and HR control systems. Students also gain a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and learn to support organizational change in a constantly evolving environment.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program may pursue roles such as HR assistant, HR development officer, recruitment manager, HR controller, or organizational consultant. With accumulated experience, they can move into positions such as HR director, talent and career manager, or other strategic roles within companies of all sizes.
HRM or HRD?
At the Sorbonne School of Management, students interested in Human Resources can specialize in one of two distinct areas depending on their goals and career aspirations: Human Resource Management (HRM) or Human Resource Development (HRD).
- HRM Master’s programs train future professionals in the structuring and steering of HR policies. This specialization covers areas such as recruitment, career management, compensation, labor law, and industrial relations, with a strong focus on organizational performance and efficiency.
- HRD Master’s programs, on the other hand, focus on employee support and skills development. Students learn to design training strategies, anticipate transformations in the workplace, and foster employee engagement by aligning individual and collective goals.
Specialized HR Master’s Programs
The Sorbonne School of Management offers five distinct Master’s programs in Human Resources, each tailored to meet specific sector needs and providing students with expertise in key areas.
Human Resource Development Tracks
Human Resource Development – Social Law (HRD-SL)
This track focuses on the legal dimensions of HR management. Students become experts in labor law, equipped to advise companies on current regulations, conflict resolution, and HR compliance. Courses are delivered in French.
Available as an initial training program and as a work-study program.
Program directors: Valérie NEVEU
► Program overview: HRD-SL track
► Brochure: HRD-SL track
► Professors’ website
Human Resource Development – Digital Training (HRD-DT)
This program emphasizes the transformation of learning methods. Students are trained to design and implement digital learning solutions, while also developing skills in change management—crucial for supporting organizational and technological shifts. Courses are delivered in French.
Available as an initial and work-study program at EM-S in M1; work-study only at FCPS in M2.
Program director: Olivier GUILLET
► Program overview: HRD-DT track
► Brochure: HRD-DT track
Human Resource Management Tracks
Human Resource Management – Strategy and Innovation (HRM-SI)
This program trains students to design and lead HR policies using innovative approaches. It focuses on strategic talent management, process optimization, and the integration of new management tools in fast-evolving environments. Courses are delivered in French.
Available as an initial training program and as a work-study program.
Program directors: Jean-François AMADIEU and Alexandra ROY-KAUPP
► Program overview: HRM-SI track
► Brochure: HRM-SI track
Human Resource Management in Complex Environments – Public and Private Sectors (HRM-CE)
This Master’s program explores HR management in diverse contexts—from large corporations to public institutions. Students learn tools common to both sectors (e.g., performance indicators, employee participation) and gain insights into specific challenges such as diversity, psychosocial risks, and new work structures. Courses are delivered in French.
Available as an initial training program, work-study program, and continuing education.
Program directors: Jean-François AMADIEU and Alexandra ROY-KAUPP
► Program overview: HRM-CE track (Initial & Work-study)
► Program overview: HRM-CE track (Continuing Education)
► Brochure: HRM-CE track
Human Resource Management – Inclusion and Sustainability (HRM-IS)
Incorporating principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development, this program prepares students to manage HR with a future-oriented mindset. Graduates learn to design inclusive and responsible HR policies, integrating environmental and social concerns into organizational strategies. Courses are delivered in French.
Available as an initial and work-study program at EM-S in M1; available at FCPS in M2.
Program directors: Emilie HENNEQUIN and Cécile DE BERNARDI
► Program overview: HRM-IS track
► Brochure: HRM-IS track
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For more information, please contact the academic program coordinators for this specialization:
Academic Advisors
For HRM tracks:
Anh LUU-KIM
📞 +33 (0)1 40 46 47 55
📩 m2grh-ems@univ-paris1.fr
📍 Centre Sorbonne - Office E 611
For HRD tracks:
Dyenifer MATOS
📞 +33 (0)1 40 46 29 83
📩 m2drh-ems@univ-paris1.fr
📍 Centre Sorbonne - Office E 611