Programme Title: Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management
Degree: Master’s
Duration: 2 years
School: Tomar Business School
Director: Ana Virgolino
Academic Qualifications of the Programme Director: PhD in Business Administration, specialising in Management and People
What is this Master's about?
Answ: The Master’s in Human Resources Management is an advanced academic programme designed for anyone interested in strengthening their expertise in people management and the social sciences. It is particularly suited to professionals seeking formal qualification and skill enhancement, team managers across diverse sectors, and individuals looking to shift careers.
What learning outcomes can students expect from the programme?
Answ: The Master’s programme 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.
What are the potential career outcomes for graduates of this programme?
Answ: Graduates from the second-cycle programme in Human Resource 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/head hunting/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.
Recognising that HRM is both a support and a line responsibility, this master’s programme equips students with key skills, knowledge and strategic tools vital for effective leadership and management. For this reason, it is widely applicable across various professions and roles.
Why choose this course?
Answ: 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 degree 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.
This programme seeks to meet the real demands of the labour market, combining academic rigour with practical application. It features an experienced faculty actively engaged in research and offers students access to national and international partnerships, as well as internship and applied research opportunities.
Why choose to study at IPT?
Answ: The Polytechnic of Tomar offers:
- high-quality education;
- a strong practical component and close ties with the labour market;
- an academic experience built on personalised guidance and support;
- a student-centred approach focused on meeting the needs of the job market;
- the institution’s location in the historic city of Tomar, known for its cultural heritage and quality of life.
