The Master's program in Human Resource Management (HRM) at IAE Réunion trains expert human resource managers capable of supporting organizations through their social, managerial, and digital transformations. Delivered on a work-study basis, the program combines high-level academic instruction with professional immersion, promoting rapid and sustainable integration into the job market.

The program covers all key areas of the HR function: recruitment, skills and career management, social law, social dialogue, remuneration policies, management and change management.

Backed by a solid network of socio-economic partners and with a presence of more than twenty years in Reunion Island, the Master in Human Resources Management enjoys local and national recognition.

Educational goals :

• To train professionals capable of progressing to positions of responsibility in the field of HR management, labor relations, employment and professional integration.
• To acquire a comprehensive view of the company and its challenges.

Training opportunities:

Anchored in a rich and diverse socio-professional environment, the Master in Human Resources Management at IAE Réunion draws on twenty years of experience and solid partnerships with companies, public institutions and those involved in employment and skills support.

The training offers a unique opportunity for professional development through work-study, promoting the immediate employability of graduates in a context where human resource management issues are particularly strategic: social dialogue, diversity management, adaptation to digital and environmental transformations.

Located in an island territory marked by strong demographic and economic dynamics, the Master in Human Resources Management also contributes to strengthening local attractiveness and competitiveness by training managers capable of supporting the structuring and development of organizations.

• A strategic vision of the company's skills and social personality.
• A high level of professionalization of the sector with 60 professional speakers (HR directors, lawyers, etc.)
• Practical experience gained through periods spent in companies.

Total hours worked: 1060 hours

The Master in Human Resources Management at IAE Réunion offers a progressive training program, structured around two complementary years (M1 and M2) and delivered in a work-study format to strengthen the link between academic knowledge and professional practices.

Master 1:

The first year of the Master's program (M1) aims to consolidate the fundamentals of human resource management and management:

• Core subjects : labor law, sociology of organizations, economics and business strategy, quantitative tools applied to HR.
• Basic HR skills : recruitment, training, career management, compensation policies.
• Professional opening : communication workshops, project management, discovery of HR practices in context.

Master 2:

The second year of the Master's program (M2) deepens areas of expertise and develops a strategic approach:

• Specialized teaching units : social dialogue, CSR and diversity management.
• Managerial dimension : leadership, management of complex projects, analysis of practices.
• Pedagogical approaches : case studies, negotiation simulations, group projects, professional conferences.
• Research paper : writing and defending a dissertation, allowing the development of critical analysis and formalization skills, in connection with current issues in the HR function.

The entire program is based on an active teaching approach combining lectures, interactive seminars, interventions by professionals and company missions, allowing students to acquire both solid academic knowledge and directly applicable operational skills.

The skills acquired during this training are in line with those of the RNCP record

Registration fees are set annually by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space and are available on our institution's website: Register at the University of Reunion

• Demonstrate a solid and consistent academic level, showing progress throughout the university career.
• Demonstrate a clear, reasoned and consistent motivation with the objectives of the Master's in Human Resources Management and the career opportunities sought.
• Demonstrate academic and operational skills related to management and leadership, as well as the ability to utilize analytical and communication tools.
• Demonstrate maturity, critical thinking, openness and professionalism.
• Demonstrate an openness to the world, a personal or associative commitment and an ability to invest in collective projects.

• The analysis will focus in particular on the quality and consistency of the results obtained in subjects related to management and human resources, as well as on the progress observed during the post-baccalaureate course.
• The cover letter should explain the rationale behind the career path, the applicant's knowledge of the training program, and the relevance of the professional project in relation to human resources professions.
• The assessment will take into account the skills acquired through professional experience, internships, projects or collective missions, demonstrating the ability to work in a team, to analyze management situations and to propose appropriate solutions.
• The analysis will take into account the quality of the writing, the rigor of the file, the clarity of expression and the attitudes observable through the experiences described (responsibility, empathy, stress management, collaborative spirit)
• Cultural, sporting, volunteer or associative activities, as well as international or entrepreneurial experiences, will be considered as assets.

The recommended degree qualifications for admission to the program are primarily:

• Bachelor's degree in Management (particularly Human Resources track);
• Bachelor's degree in Economic and Social Administration (AES);
• Law degree;
• Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences (sociology, psychology, economics, etc.) with a focus on organizations and work.

Other equivalent qualifications may be considered provided that the candidate's career goals and prior learning are consistent with the HR specialization. For example: the Accounting and Management Diploma.

Depending on the student's situation, applications for admission to the first year of the Master's program (M1) follow three specific procedures (the national platform Mon Master, Études en France, Validation of Acquired Experience). For more information, please consult the university's student services page. Enroll in the first year of a Master's program

Baccalaureate + 3 or equivalent

The Master in Human Resources Management is aimed at students who have completed a Bachelor's degree (management, economics and social administration, law, social sciences) and at professionals undergoing career changes.

25 seats.

The admission dates for the first year of the Master's degree (M1) are set nationally each year and are available on the platform. My Master

For admission to the second year of the Master's degree (M2), the schedule is determined by the institution. It is available on the student services page of the university website: Students re-registering

MASTER 1:

• 2020 – 2021: 100%
• 2021 – 2022: 96%
• 2022 – 2023: 93%
• 2023 – 2024: 100%

MASTER 2:

• 2020 – 2021: 96%
• 2021 – 2022: 96%
• 2022 – 2023: 96%
• 2023 – 2024: 100%

• 2020-2021: 89% (24 months after graduation)
• 2021 – 2022: 70% (12 months after graduation)
• 2022 – 2023: 91% (6 months after graduation)

The Master's program prepares students for doctoral studies as well as for immediate professional integration upon graduation. It is structured to promote lifelong learning.

The sectors of activity and types of employment targeted by this training correspond to those listed in the RNCP record

• Human Resources Assistant
• HR Development Manager
• Training and Skills Development Officer or Manager - Human Resources Manager (HRM) or Director, or Deputy Director of Human Resources in SMEs
• Recruitment Officer / Manager - Payroll Officer / Manager - Employee Relations Officer / Manager - HRIS Officer / Manager - Internal Communications and HR Marketing Officer / Manager
• Jobs and Career Manager
• HR Analyst
• Human Resources Management Consultant
• Organizational Consultant
• Social Management Controller
• HR Data Analyst
• Head of a training, integration, and employment organization
• Human Resources Management Trainer