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MSc in Human Resource Management & People Development at Audencia

Audencia, France

Programme overview

MSc taught in English covering the whole HR value chain, from HR strategy to HR practices, with consulting skills and the use of data and artificial intelligence in HR. The first year is on campus and the specialisation year is completed as an apprenticeship (two weeks in the company, one week at school). The degree is a Master of Science with the Grade de Master, state-recognised (visé) at Bac+5, registered at RNCP level 7 (Diplôme d'Études Supérieures en Management Global).

Faculty: Audencia Business School  |  Department: MSc programmes  |  Duration: 1 year (after Bac+4, apprenticeship) or 2 years (after Bac+3)  |  Study mode: work-study (apprenticeship); taught in English  |  Intake: September 2027 (01/09/2027)  |  Location: Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France

What you will study

Modules include HR strategy, HR practices, consulting and management, compensation and benefits, labour relations, international HRM, HRM in the digital age, diversity management and inclusion, sustainable HRM, interpersonal communication and conflict management, career management and employment law, plus an internship or work experience.

Career pathways

HR professional specialised in talent management, recruitment, assessment systems, career management and training and development; HR consultant and HR manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

One-year route is by apprenticeship contract. Admission by file and motivation interview, with rolling admissions until places are filled. Two-year route: Bac+3 or equivalent (minimum 180 ECTS) and an English score of at least TOEFL iBT 84, TOEIC 655, IELTS 6.5 or Cambridge 175. One-year route: Bac+4 or equivalent (minimum 240 ECTS) and a semester abroad. Application file: CV in English, post-baccalaureate transcripts, enrolment certificate or diploma, English test result under two years old, copy of passport or ID. Apply on candidat.audencia.com (EUR 100 application fee, free for scholarship holders); international candidates with a non-French diploma apply through the international recruitment office ([email protected]).

EUR 19,900 a year. First year of the two-year programme; the second (specialisation) year is completed under an apprenticeship contract with no tuition for the apprentice. Tuition only; EUR 500 service fee applies in the first year. Source

Intake: September 2027 (01/09/2027)

Duration: 1 year (after Bac+4, apprenticeship) or 2 years (after Bac+3)

Apply through the official page: https://candidat.audencia.com

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