Human Resources Management

Objectives

Organisations are experiencing profound transformations marked by intense dynamics, which continuously challenge their management approaches. In this context, human and intangible factors assume a fundamental and differentiating role. Modern Human Resources Management is not limited to operational tasks - it includes a strategic focus on diagnosing and improving the organisation in a way that supports ongoing, sustainable growth in line with its mission and values. Professionals are required to have specific and advanced skills that can only be acquired through specialised studies, grounded in the continuous updating of knowledge. The Master’s program in Human Resources Management seeks to provide students with advanced technical knowledge and strategic development skills for effective practice in HRM, while also enhancing their scientific research capabilities.

Professional Goals

Graduates from the second-cycle programme in Human Resources Management have a wide range of career prospects and may perform, among others, the following roles:

- Human Resources Manager or Director;

- Human Resources Management Specialist;

- Executive or Administrative Advisor;

- Organization Technician/Analyst;

- Specialist in HRIS and Organisational Systems;

- Project Analyst;

- Consultant;

- Career Planning and Development Specialist;

- Vocational training manager;

- Executive search/headhunting/outplacement technician/expert;

 - Lecturer;

- Researcher.

These career opportunities may be pursued in both private companies and public sector entities, including central, regional, and local administrations, within human resources departments (such as service directorates or divisions) and in Public Business Entities.

Condições de Acesso

Eligible applicants to the Master’s in Human Resources Management are those who have completed a first-cycle degree in the relevant area. Applications will be considered from holders of a national or foreign higher education degree equivalent to a first-cycle qualification in the fields of management and the social sciences, in general. According to article 17(d) of Decree-Law 74/2006 dated 24 March, other applications deemed suitable by the selection committee will also be considered, based on an analysis of applicant’s academic and professional record.

Mode of operation: Evening sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm.

Tuition Fees and Payment Methods

The annual tuition fee is €1,050, which may be paid in full or in 10 monthly instalments.

Fees and Emoluments

SCHEDULE OF FEES AND EMOLUMENTS OF THE POLYTECHNIC OF TOMAR  

(Approved by resolution of the Management Board on February 24, 2025, replacing the table in force until that date, and published by Order No. 4529/20252 of April 11).

The updated Schedule of Fees and Emoluments is available at Aluno/Regulamentos.

If the documents are submitted by email (balcaounico@ipt.pt), payment may be made via bank transfer to:

NIB: 0781 07810112000000012791

IBAN - PT50 0781 0112 0000 0001 2791 7

BIC - IGCPPTPL

Necessary documents

Documents to be submitted with the application:

- Copy of identification documents or passport

- Curriculum vitæ (CV)

- Academic transcript with a breakdown of completed courses

- Proof of Payment of the €60 Application Fee

Payment must be made via the following IBAN:

IBAN: PT50 0781 0112 0000 0001 2791 7

SWIFT: IGCPPTPL

If you have any questions, please contact balcaounico@ipt.pt

Timelines

Details on the application process and timeline are available here.

For further information, please reach out to the Balcão Único – Student Point of Contact at spoc@ipt.ptor through WhatsApp at +351 913 950 802.

 

Partnerships

The Polytechnic of Tomar maintains partnerships with other Higher Education Institutions, which have resulted in joint academic programmes: ISPA; ISEG, with which it has jointly offered a Master's programme; ISCSP, through shared faculty and partnership, offering the Master's in Public Management and Policies; and the University of Salamanca, with the Master's in Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development.

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