1st level Master in
Digital and Socially Sustainable Human Resources Management
Develop expertise in human resources management by integrating digitalisation and social sustainability to create value in businesses and organisations.
This 1st level master will not be offered in the 2026/27 academic year.
Il corso è interamente finanziato dal Fondo Sociale Europeo FSE+
This Executive Master trains human resource specialists to address the challenges of digitalisation and social sustainability. With an interdisciplinary approach, it combines business management, occupational psychology, and employment law, equipping students with the tools to integrate innovation and well-being into professional environments.
A key focus is the “Twin Transition”, which highlights the connection between digital transformation and sustainability, aiming to develop effective and inclusive HR strategies.
The programme is suitable for both experienced professionals and those aspiring to start a career in human resource management.
The structure ensures a balance between theory and practice, incorporating on-campus and online courses, workshops, and project work. Thanks to its trilingual approach (Italian, German, and English), participants will be well-prepared for careers in both national and international settings.
At a glance
ECTS Credits: 60
Duration: 18 months
Teaching languages: German, Italian and English
Available places: Maximum of 25
Campus: Bozen-Bolzano
Tuition fees: Fully funded by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)
Structure of the course
The programme lasts 18 months and includes a total workload of 1,500 hours (equivalent to 60 ECTS credits). The study structure includes:
- 216 hours of on-campus lectures
- 90 hours of online learning
- 44 hours of workshops and project work
- 1,150 hours of independent study
- 375 hours dedicated to final projects
Lectures usually take place on Thursdays and Fridays between 14:00 and 18:00, and on Saturdays between 08:00 and 12:00. However, for organisational reasons, it is possible that individual courses may also take place outside these times.
The curriculum covers key HR topics, including organisational strategies, employment law, coaching in change processes, diversity and inclusion management, workplace well-being, and HR digitalisation.
A particular focus is placed on emerging technologies, with courses on artificial intelligence in HR, digital ergonomics, and ethics. The programme concludes with a reflection project and a final project, usually completed in teams.
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Career opportunities
Graduates can pursue careers in businesses, public administrations, third-sector organisations, and research institutes, focusing on personnel management and HR innovation.
Potential career paths include:
- HR Manager and HR Business Partner
- Consultant for HR Digitalisation
- Expert in Diversity and Inclusion Management
- Workplace Well-being and Employee Engagement Specialist
- Coordinator of Innovative HR Projects
The programme also equips graduates with the skills to pursue freelance work or launch new entrepreneurial ventures in HR management and corporate sustainability policies.