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Master in Talent Development & Human Resources

duration10 Months
languageEnglish
locationMadrid
intakeSeptember*
FormatIn-person
MODE OF STUDYFull-time

APPLICATION PROCESS ​

Our international classrooms welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities. Whether you’re a new graduate or have some professional experience, what we look for is a drive to maximize your potential. As well as your academic or professional achievements, most of all you’ll need to demonstrate a willingness to embark on a journey of self-discovery that creates the foundation for a lasting career. ​

We don’t expect you to have the future mapped out – far from it. We’ll work with you to understand yourself better, to identify what motivates you and what your goals are. We’ll help you shape a vision of the person you want to become – a professional whose ambitions and career goals are perfectly aligned with your sense of purpose, equipped with the skills and experiences to make it happen. We’ll teach you how to become the next best you. ​

Then we’ll curate an educational journey that gets you there. The people and challenges you encounter will expand your horizons. The behaviors and mindsets you acquire will shift your perspectives. And the mistakes you make will teach you just as much as your successes. ​

Through all of it, we’ll be your trusted guides, challenging you at every step of the way to become the person you want to be. If you recognize the drive to succeed that starts from within, we want to hear from you today.

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Tuition

37,000€*

*Conditions:

  • Tuition is reviewed on a yearly basis and therefore subject to change.
  • Special Conditions for IE Alumni, please contact your admissions advisor for more information.
  • To become an IE University student, all IE Community members should make a one-off contribution to the IE Foundation. This is a single payment of €1,200 to be made during the enrollment process.

PAYMENT PLAN

We understand that you’re making a significant investment and we believe that maximizing the availability of payment plan options is important in making your Master in Talent Management & Human Resources affordable.

Kindly note that plans with more than 6 consecutive installments will be charged €400 for the administrative service it involves.

For further information, please contact the Admissions Department.

Our payment plans offer the following benefits:

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    The ability to pay your tuition fees in up to 6 consecutive installments

  • 2

    They can be used in conjunction with your financial aid award shall you receive a scholarship

  • 3

    Our payment plans are interest-free and there are no pre-approval requirements or credit checks

MASTER IN TALENT DEVELOPMENT & HUMAN RESOURCES APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1: Online Application form

Candidates must complete the sections that appear in the online application form. Additionally, they must provide the required documents and essential information as follows:

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STEP 2: Online Assessment

Once you have submitted your online application and paid the application fee, you will receive a link to answer three live questions, two in video format and one in written format. This way, our admissions team will be able to meet you virtually and evaluate your capacity to respond in real time.

STEP 3: Entrance Exam

Candidates are required to take our internal IE Global Admission Test (ieGAT), an examination that doesn’t require any preparation. (Students who have taken GMAT or GRE within the last two years are not required to take the ieGAT.)


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STEP 4: Personal Interview

You will have a personal interview (face-to-face or via online) with a manager of the Admissions Team.

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STEP 5: Admissions Committee Final Decision

After the interview, your entire application will be evaluated holistically by our Admissions Committee. This is the last step of your application and it will take roughly 1-2 weeks for the Admissions Committee to get back to you with a final decision. Admissions are valid for the intake you apply to and the following one.

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ADMISSION TIPS

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FINANCIAL AID

We offer customized, merit-based aid and loan programs to make sure financial issues don't impede the success of outstanding students. 

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Student services

Our team is here to support you with immigration and relocation processes, such as housing, health care, bank accounts, resources for partners and information about life in Madrid, so that you can focus on studying and enjoying the IE experience.

Your IE Foundation contribution counts

The IE Foundation is working hard to make education accessible to all. As part of your enrollment, we ask that you make a one-time donation to help expand its efforts. Your contribution will have a lasting impact.

Frequently asked questions

Review our FAQ responses to better understand everything related to our Admission Processes.

  • The first step to apply is to complete and submit the application form. You will need to register with your personal email on our platform and create a password so you can access it as many times as you need.

  • 1. Fill out the online application form : Candidates should complete the sections that appear in the online application form and upload the required documents.

    2. Online assessment: Once you have submitted the online form and paid the application fee, you will receive a link to the online assessment, known as the Kira Assessment Kira.[RR1] This enables the Admissions team to get a sense of your personality and potential before proceeding to a possible interview. Completing the assessment is simple—you will be given three questions to answer in a set amount of time. One of your responses will be written, and two will be recorded via video. The whole process should only take 20 to 30 minutes to complete.

    3. Entrance exam: Candidates are required to take our internal IE Global Admission Test (ieGAT ), an examination that doesn’t require any preparation. (Students who have taken GMAT or GRE within the last two years are not required to take the ieGAT.)

    4. Personal Interview: Once you have completed the previous steps, the Admissions Committee will review your application and determine whether to advance you to the final interview phase. The interview will allow us to get to know you better, and further assess certain qualities, such as your personality, capacity for critical thinking, method of self-expression, and other communication skills. Our objective is to gauge your potential to be part of IE University, developing a mutually beneficial relationship both personally and academically. This interview can be either face-to-face or via video conference.

    5. Final Committee Decision: Once you have completed the application form, submitted the required documentation, and attended the personal interview, your application is reviewed by the University’s Admissions Committee. This is the last step of your application, and it will take around 1-3 weeks for the Admissions Committee to get back to you with a final decision via e-mail.

  • Yes, once we receive your application, we will review the documentation you have submittedYes, once we receive your application, we will review the documentation you have submitted and inform you of any remaining items you need to provide to complete the process.

    You can start your application before completing your bachelor's degree, but you must have completed your bachelor’s degree by the time you start the program.and inform you about the remaining items needed for your application.

  • No, there is no deadline because we have a rolling admissions process, which means that you can apply at any time of the year. However, due to the large number of applications we receive, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Keep in mind that a student visa time issue may vary from country to country, for more information please visit Student Services

  • The various stages of our admissions process are aimed at identifying those areas of your academic and personal profile that make you unique, and to make sure that you fit in with our educational model. On average, the admissions process can take between 4-6 weeks, but it will always depend on each specific case. Places in our master programs are limited, and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, by strict order of admission date.