Management of Human Resources and Labour Studies (MLS) - No longer available
Management of Human Resources and Labour Studies (MLS) - No longer available
Course sheet
A.Y. 2019/2020
Master programme
LM-62 - Political science
1. The MSc in Management of Human Resources and Labour Studies evolved from the experience of the former MSc in Labour Studies, which was taught predominantly in Italian, but constituted an example of multidisciplinary training and education across different fields related to labour markets and labour management. To maintain this focus, our Master of Science, now entirely taught in English provides two parallel opportunities of individual development and learning: the curriculum in Human Resources Management and Employment Relations, and the curriculum in Comparative Social Policy and Employment Relations
2. The first curriculum is designed for students who want to work in human resource management and/ or professional and consulting services for global and international organizations. The distinctive trait of this curriculum is the focus on comparative, multidisciplinary competencies, and a strong investment on analytics and metrics.
3. The second curriculum is designed for students who are interested in the comparative political economy perspective (with a dual focus on politology and sociology) and in the analysis of comparative models of capitalism under the lenses of globalization and labour policy approaches, with a dedicated focus on methods and research approaches.
4. The key characteristics of the programme are the strong bonds with business organizations and international institutions, the comparative focus, the importance of quantitative methods, the multidisciplinary approach and the choice of a learning by doing approach to teaching and learning.
5. Being hosted in Milan, the programme allows for a unique personal and cultural experience at the crossing between different cultures on the Mediterranean Sea. Milan and Italy constitute the ideal bridge to the Middle East, and Africa. Milan is renown in the world for its booming design and fashion scene.
6. The programme is an ideal investment for students who are interested in developing their careers in HR management, top management, as well as labour policy experts, trade unions representatives, labour studies and management researchers.
2. The first curriculum is designed for students who want to work in human resource management and/ or professional and consulting services for global and international organizations. The distinctive trait of this curriculum is the focus on comparative, multidisciplinary competencies, and a strong investment on analytics and metrics.
3. The second curriculum is designed for students who are interested in the comparative political economy perspective (with a dual focus on politology and sociology) and in the analysis of comparative models of capitalism under the lenses of globalization and labour policy approaches, with a dedicated focus on methods and research approaches.
4. The key characteristics of the programme are the strong bonds with business organizations and international institutions, the comparative focus, the importance of quantitative methods, the multidisciplinary approach and the choice of a learning by doing approach to teaching and learning.
5. Being hosted in Milan, the programme allows for a unique personal and cultural experience at the crossing between different cultures on the Mediterranean Sea. Milan and Italy constitute the ideal bridge to the Middle East, and Africa. Milan is renown in the world for its booming design and fashion scene.
6. The programme is an ideal investment for students who are interested in developing their careers in HR management, top management, as well as labour policy experts, trade unions representatives, labour studies and management researchers.
The programme is designed to prepare students for a range of careers in the fields of human resource management, management, human processes and relations consulting, labour policies, and international employment relations.
Upon graduation, students will be prepared for management and research positions requiring expertise in human resources, organisational behaviour, labour law, and labour and employment policy.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Upon graduation, students will be prepared for management and research positions requiring expertise in human resources, organisational behaviour, labour law, and labour and employment policy.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
The program offers the option of attending part of the program in another European country, being part of the EMLS-European Master in Labour Sciences, established in 1993 in Toulouse by 4 universities acting as founding partners.
Presently, the EMLS network (http://www.mest-emls.eu/) operates in 10 European countries (Germany, The Netherlands, Great Britain, Ireland, Belgium, France, Portugal, Spain, Slovenia, Italy) through 13 member universities, among the most prestigious in this field:
· London School of Economics (UK); · Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona (ES); · Universität Bremen (DE)
· Université Catholique de Louvain (BE) ; · University College -Dublin (IE); · Università degli Studi di Firenze (IT); · Université de Toulouse 1 Capitole- Toulouse (FR); · Universität Trier (DE) ; · Warwick University (UK);· Universiteit van Amsterdam (NL); · Instituto Superior de Ciencias do Trabalho-ISCTE Lisboa (PT); University of Ljubljana (SL); Università degli Studi di Milano (IT)
The overall objective of the network has been to establish a joint curriculum, with a distinctive focus on Europe in order to promote a comparative approach both in research and education in the field of Labour Studies.
To this end, member universities have each developed a similar, and comparable, multidisciplinary program.
All member university shall:
1. Provide knowledge on the European context
2. Provide multidisciplinary training on labour studies (labour economics, labour sociology, labour psychology, labour law, labour politics, HRM)
3. Develop a European comparative approach
At the completion of the six-month program, which is part of the Erasmus+ program, students receive a degree from the Réseau Interuniversitaire Européen en Sciences du Travail.
On the basis of the existing relation within the EMLS-MEST program, the MLS course has established a bilateral double degree agreement with the Universität Bremen, which will award a dual graduation to participating students.
Presently, the EMLS network (http://www.mest-emls.eu/) operates in 10 European countries (Germany, The Netherlands, Great Britain, Ireland, Belgium, France, Portugal, Spain, Slovenia, Italy) through 13 member universities, among the most prestigious in this field:
· London School of Economics (UK); · Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona (ES); · Universität Bremen (DE)
· Université Catholique de Louvain (BE) ; · University College -Dublin (IE); · Università degli Studi di Firenze (IT); · Université de Toulouse 1 Capitole- Toulouse (FR); · Universität Trier (DE) ; · Warwick University (UK);· Universiteit van Amsterdam (NL); · Instituto Superior de Ciencias do Trabalho-ISCTE Lisboa (PT); University of Ljubljana (SL); Università degli Studi di Milano (IT)
The overall objective of the network has been to establish a joint curriculum, with a distinctive focus on Europe in order to promote a comparative approach both in research and education in the field of Labour Studies.
To this end, member universities have each developed a similar, and comparable, multidisciplinary program.
All member university shall:
1. Provide knowledge on the European context
2. Provide multidisciplinary training on labour studies (labour economics, labour sociology, labour psychology, labour law, labour politics, HRM)
3. Develop a European comparative approach
At the completion of the six-month program, which is part of the Erasmus+ program, students receive a degree from the Réseau Interuniversitaire Européen en Sciences du Travail.
On the basis of the existing relation within the EMLS-MEST program, the MLS course has established a bilateral double degree agreement with the Universität Bremen, which will award a dual graduation to participating students.
Attendance is mandatory
Enrolment
The programme is intended for top-level Italian and international students. A maximum of 55 students are admitted each year, which guarantees an optimal ratio between instructors and students.
Admission is based on academic excellence. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent; a strong interest and/or previous studies in economics, management, sociology, political sciences or related subjects; undergraduate or graduate training in mathematics and quantitative methods or a strong motivation to quickly fill their gaps in these fields; a sound knowledge of spoken and written English.
The evaluation process will consider the applicants' prior academic record, their motivation, and performance in the test.
Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements:
a) Applicants who have obtained their bachelor's degrees from Italian Universities are eligible for admission if they hold a "laurea" degree pertaining to any one of the "classi di laurea" (degree classes) listed below under the heading "Note 1".
Applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies at foreign universities are eligible for admission if they hold a bachelor's degree in economics, political science, or other broadly related subjects (from history to industrial engineering, from management to mathematics, from philosophy to sociology, and so on), provided that their bachelor's degree may be regarded as equivalent to one of the Italian "laurea" degrees listed below (Note 1).
b) All candidates holding a different bachelor's degree must have earned at least 6 ECTS in economics and/ or mathematics/ statistics. The ECTS credit value of foreign applicants' undergraduate studies will be assessed by the MLS admissions committee. Applicants holding an Italian bachelor's degree must have earned the required credits within the set of admissible "settori scientifico-disciplinari" (disciplinary scientific sectors) listed below under the heading "Note 2".
Applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies at foreign universities should exhibit a comparable academic record or competence in logic, statistics and mathematics.
c) Non-native speakers of English must be able to demonstrate their knowledge of English either by showing they have at least one year of university studies at institutions where the language of instruction is English, or by providing evidence of possessing a IELTS score of at least 5.5 or an equivalent to level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference.
d) All candidates shall complete an online test to ascertain their knowledge. The test is composed of multiple choice questions. Candidates can prepare on the following textbooks:
1. Labour Economics
George Borjas, Labor economics, McGraw Hill 2012
2. Labour Law
A. S. Bronstein (2009), International and comparative labour law: current challenges, Palgrave Macmillan
3. Sociology of Work
R. Swedberg (2003), Principles of Economic Sociology, Princeton UP
C. Trigilia (2002), Economic sociology: State, Market and Society in Modern Capitalism, Wiley.
4. Social and Work Policies
Francis G. Castles, Stephan Leibfried, Jane Lewis, Herbert Obinger, and Christopher Pierson (Eds.) (2010), The Oxford Handbook of the Welfare State, Oxford University Press, in particular parts V (Policies) and VII (Worlds of Welfare)
A. Hemerijck (2012), Changing Welfare States, Oxford University Press.
5. Organization Theory and Design
Daft, R., L. (2010). Organizational Theory and Design. South-Western Cengage Learning.
Morgan, G. (2006). Images of Organization. SAGE Publication.
6.Strategic Human Resources
Dessler, G. (2015). Human Resource Management, 14th Edition. Pearson Edition.
7. Organizational Behaviour
Schultz D. & Schults S.E. (2010). Motivation, Job Satisfaction and Job Involvement. Psychology and Work Today (pp. 180-205). Tenth Edition. Pearson Edition.
e) When entering their application, applicants shall upload:
A. a letter where they explain their motivation for joining the programme, and
B. (at least) one recommendation letter, which specifically describes past academic or professional accomplishments, identifies strengths and weaknesses, evaluates the candidate in terms of academic (or professional) performance, commitment, and teamwork.
f) Applicants might be required to take an online interview through Skype
Admissions will be continuous during the Admission window with the possibility of early admission decisions.
Final decisions will be communicated with the following calendar:
A. Max 10 candidates admitted within Apr 30th
B. Max 10 candidates admitted within May 31st
C. Max 20 candidates admitted within Jun 30th
Admitted candidates will have one month to formally enrol. Failure to do so will result in the candidate being excluded and the next available candidate being notified of admission.
* Note 1 (in Italian)
- L-05 Filosofia, - L-07 Ingegneria civile e ambientale, - L-08 - Ingegneria dell'Informazione, - L-09 Ingegneria industriale, - L-14 Scienze dei servizi giuridici- L-16 Scienze dell'amministrazione e dell'organizzazione, - L-18 Scienze dell'economia e della gestione aziendale, - L-20 Scienze della comunicazione, - L-24 - Scienze e tecniche psicologiche, - L-31 Scienze e tecnologie informatiche - L-33 Scienze economiche, - L-35 Scienze matematiche- L-36 Scienze politiche e delle relazioni internazionali, - L-37 Scienze sociali per la cooperazione, lo sviluppo e la pace, - L-40 Sociologia- L-41 - Statistica.
* Note 2 (in Italian)
at least 6 ECTS: SECS-S/01 - Statistica; SECS-S/03 - Statistica economica; SECS-S/05 - Statistica sociale; SECS-S/06 - Metodi matematici dell'economia e delle scienze attuariali e finanziarie; SECS-P/05 - Econometria; MAT/01 - Logica matematica; MAT/05 - Analisi matematica; MAT/06 - Probabilità e statistica matematica
Admission is based on academic excellence. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent; a strong interest and/or previous studies in economics, management, sociology, political sciences or related subjects; undergraduate or graduate training in mathematics and quantitative methods or a strong motivation to quickly fill their gaps in these fields; a sound knowledge of spoken and written English.
The evaluation process will consider the applicants' prior academic record, their motivation, and performance in the test.
Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements:
a) Applicants who have obtained their bachelor's degrees from Italian Universities are eligible for admission if they hold a "laurea" degree pertaining to any one of the "classi di laurea" (degree classes) listed below under the heading "Note 1".
Applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies at foreign universities are eligible for admission if they hold a bachelor's degree in economics, political science, or other broadly related subjects (from history to industrial engineering, from management to mathematics, from philosophy to sociology, and so on), provided that their bachelor's degree may be regarded as equivalent to one of the Italian "laurea" degrees listed below (Note 1).
b) All candidates holding a different bachelor's degree must have earned at least 6 ECTS in economics and/ or mathematics/ statistics. The ECTS credit value of foreign applicants' undergraduate studies will be assessed by the MLS admissions committee. Applicants holding an Italian bachelor's degree must have earned the required credits within the set of admissible "settori scientifico-disciplinari" (disciplinary scientific sectors) listed below under the heading "Note 2".
Applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies at foreign universities should exhibit a comparable academic record or competence in logic, statistics and mathematics.
c) Non-native speakers of English must be able to demonstrate their knowledge of English either by showing they have at least one year of university studies at institutions where the language of instruction is English, or by providing evidence of possessing a IELTS score of at least 5.5 or an equivalent to level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference.
d) All candidates shall complete an online test to ascertain their knowledge. The test is composed of multiple choice questions. Candidates can prepare on the following textbooks:
1. Labour Economics
George Borjas, Labor economics, McGraw Hill 2012
2. Labour Law
A. S. Bronstein (2009), International and comparative labour law: current challenges, Palgrave Macmillan
3. Sociology of Work
R. Swedberg (2003), Principles of Economic Sociology, Princeton UP
C. Trigilia (2002), Economic sociology: State, Market and Society in Modern Capitalism, Wiley.
4. Social and Work Policies
Francis G. Castles, Stephan Leibfried, Jane Lewis, Herbert Obinger, and Christopher Pierson (Eds.) (2010), The Oxford Handbook of the Welfare State, Oxford University Press, in particular parts V (Policies) and VII (Worlds of Welfare)
A. Hemerijck (2012), Changing Welfare States, Oxford University Press.
5. Organization Theory and Design
Daft, R., L. (2010). Organizational Theory and Design. South-Western Cengage Learning.
Morgan, G. (2006). Images of Organization. SAGE Publication.
6.Strategic Human Resources
Dessler, G. (2015). Human Resource Management, 14th Edition. Pearson Edition.
7. Organizational Behaviour
Schultz D. & Schults S.E. (2010). Motivation, Job Satisfaction and Job Involvement. Psychology and Work Today (pp. 180-205). Tenth Edition. Pearson Edition.
e) When entering their application, applicants shall upload:
A. a letter where they explain their motivation for joining the programme, and
B. (at least) one recommendation letter, which specifically describes past academic or professional accomplishments, identifies strengths and weaknesses, evaluates the candidate in terms of academic (or professional) performance, commitment, and teamwork.
f) Applicants might be required to take an online interview through Skype
Admissions will be continuous during the Admission window with the possibility of early admission decisions.
Final decisions will be communicated with the following calendar:
A. Max 10 candidates admitted within Apr 30th
B. Max 10 candidates admitted within May 31st
C. Max 20 candidates admitted within Jun 30th
Admitted candidates will have one month to formally enrol. Failure to do so will result in the candidate being excluded and the next available candidate being notified of admission.
* Note 1 (in Italian)
- L-05 Filosofia, - L-07 Ingegneria civile e ambientale, - L-08 - Ingegneria dell'Informazione, - L-09 Ingegneria industriale, - L-14 Scienze dei servizi giuridici- L-16 Scienze dell'amministrazione e dell'organizzazione, - L-18 Scienze dell'economia e della gestione aziendale, - L-20 Scienze della comunicazione, - L-24 - Scienze e tecniche psicologiche, - L-31 Scienze e tecnologie informatiche - L-33 Scienze economiche, - L-35 Scienze matematiche- L-36 Scienze politiche e delle relazioni internazionali, - L-37 Scienze sociali per la cooperazione, lo sviluppo e la pace, - L-40 Sociologia- L-41 - Statistica.
* Note 2 (in Italian)
at least 6 ECTS: SECS-S/01 - Statistica; SECS-S/03 - Statistica economica; SECS-S/05 - Statistica sociale; SECS-S/06 - Metodi matematici dell'economia e delle scienze attuariali e finanziarie; SECS-P/05 - Econometria; MAT/01 - Logica matematica; MAT/05 - Analisi matematica; MAT/06 - Probabilità e statistica matematica
Programme description and courses list
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Advanced Labour Economics | 6 | 40 | English | SECS-P/01 |
| Data Analysis and Statistics | 6 | 40 | English | SECS-S/04 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Economic and Social Regulation of Labour | 9 | 60 | English | SPS/09 |
| Human Resources Management | 6 | 40 | English | SECS-P/10 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Comparative and European Labour Law | 9 | 60 | English | IUS/07 |
| Organizational Behavior | 9 | 60 | English | M-PSI/06 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| International Business Management and Accounting | 9 | 60 | English | SECS-P/08 |
| Labour Market, Education and Training | 12 | 80 | English | SECS-P/01 SPS/09 |
| Organizational Development and Change | 6 | 40 | English | SECS-P/10 |
| Personnel Economics and Hr Metrics | 9 | 60 | English | SECS-P/01 SECS-P/10 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Hiring and Recruitment | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/09 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 21 | 0 | English | |
course year not available
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Advanced Labour Economics | 6 | 40 | English | SECS-P/01 |
| Data Analysis and Statistics | 6 | 40 | English | SECS-S/04 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Economic and Social Regulation of Labour | 9 | 60 | English | SPS/09 |
| Human Resources Management | 6 | 40 | English | SECS-P/10 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Comparative and European Labour Law | 9 | 60 | English | IUS/07 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Comparative Political Economy | 12 | 80 | English | SPS/04 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Labour Market, Education and Training | 12 | 80 | English | SECS-P/01 SPS/09 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Advanced Labour Law | 6 | 40 | English | IUS/07 |
| Comparative Employment Relations | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/09 |
| Labour Markets and Globalization | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/09 |
| Social Innovation and the Welfare Mix | 9 | 60 | English | SPS/04 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 21 | 0 | English | |
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Milano
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- The amount of the first instalment is the same for all students
- The amount of the second instalment varies according to the ISEE University value, the degree programme and the student status (on track / off track for one year or off track for more than a year)
- An additional fee is due for online programmes
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- Concessions for students meeting high merit requirements
- Diversified tuition fees according to the student's home country for international students with assets/income abroad
- Concessions for international students with refugee status
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