Specialised track: New Human Resources challenges for executives

Key strenghts

• Academic and professional expertise: a distinctive perspective combining ICN research insights with the practical experience of HR professionals.
• Focus on diversity & inclusion: a comprehensive module designed to turn diversity into a performance driver and foster an inclusive organisational culture.
• Mastery of Quality of Working Life (QWL): practical tools to prevent psychosocial risks and promote sustainable employee engagement.
• Future of work insight: an in-depth analysis of the impact of HR virtualisation and new ways of working on organisational members.
• International outlook: for participants enrolled in the full EMBA programme, the opportunity to attend an international seminar in Asia.
• Excellence certification: a certificate jointly awarded by ICN Business School and House of Training.

Objectives

• To raise awareness of contemporary issues in human capital management, integrating diversity and inclusion within organisations.
• To implement policies and practices aimed at improving employees’ quality of working life, while developing leadership skills in contexts shaped by rapid technological change.
• To understand the challenges and impacts of transformations and the virtualisation of work and HR.

This specialised track is delivered through a combination of the academic expertise of ICN Business School professors and researchers, alongside industry professionals who provide insights into their practices and case studies based on real managerial experience.

Target audience

• Managers, executives and senior leaders seeking to strengthen their leadership skills in response to technological change.
• Engineers and PhD graduates (minimum Bachelor’s degree with at least five years’ experience) wishing to incorporate a human and social dimension into their technical expertise.
• Entrepreneurs aiming to build inclusive, high-performing organisations from the outset.

Quality of Working Life and Employee Engagement – 18 hours

• Understand contemporary and innovative approaches to quality of working life.
• Analyse psychosocial risk factors, fulfilment of workplace needs, health and safety, work-related stress, workplace wellbeing, and work–life balance.
• Develop skills such as observation, active listening, respect for others and mediation in order to foster a working environment that supports both employee health and organisational performance.

Transformation and Virtualisation of Work – 18 hours

• Understand the challenges associated with transformations and the virtualisation of work and HR.
• Identify and assess the impact of these transformations and the virtualisation of work and HR on organisations and their members.

Diversity and Inclusion Management – 18 hours

• Understand the performance benefits for organisations, as well as the legal, social and economic challenges of HR policies aimed at promoting Diversity & Inclusion.
• Contribute to the development of an inclusive organisational culture by integrating the identity and cultural dimensions that make up diversity in all its forms: gender, age/generation, health status, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
• Analyse and evaluate HR practices related to Diversity & Inclusion.

For participants in the full EMBA programme:
Diversity & Inclusion Seminar – Asia: 36 hours – delivered in English

Application Dossier

The complete application dossier must be submitted via email to: emba@icn-artem.com

Selection Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview conducted via video conference with the Programme Director.

English Proficiency Test

The English language assessment is conducted online.

Certification

This module can be credited towards the Executive MBA degree pathway.

Successful completion of the assessments is validated by a certificate in “Executive International HR” awarded by ICN Business School.

Learning methodology

Instruction is delivered through interactive lectures, multimedia presentations, and comprehensive case studies. The programme emphasises practical application through structured exercise sessions, peer-to-peer exchanges, and the sharing of professional experiences.

During the case study modules, participants work in small breakout groups on real-world scenarios. These exercises are specifically designed to ensure a profound understanding of the subjects and to facilitate their immediate operational implementation.

Educational facilities & resources

• Executive Centre: A premium space exclusively dedicated to professional and continuing education.
• Smart Classrooms: Fully equipped with interactive boards and advanced audiovisual technology.
• High-Speed Wi-Fi: Seamless connectivity throughout the campus.
• Station A: A state-of-the-art collaborative workspace designed for group innovation and networking.
• ICN Digital Resources: Full access to the school’s extensive library, including digital databases, professional e-learning modules, and various academic research materials.