Master MRH Lille

What Master MRH Lille does

Master MRH Lille is a two-year national Master's degree program (Master ETRH, parcours MRH, RNCP 31580) in Human Resources Management delivered by the Université de Lille at its Faculté des Sciences Économiques, Sociales et des Territoires on the Cité Scientifique campus in Villeneuve d'Ascq, France. Founded in 1991 as the DESS MRH by Professor François Stankiewicz, the program offers two consecutive years (M1 and M2), each available through classical (courses plus internship) or alternating (work-study) pathways, and serves three primary student segments: Initial Formation candidates, Continuing Education professionals in career transition, and Alternance apprentices engaged in long-term employment contracts. The curriculum is structured around six competency blocks covering strategic HR policy, HR analytics, workforce planning, regulatory compliance, professional development, and applied RH projects, with distinctive pedagogical tools including collective In-Basket simulations (including an international variant with Université de Greenwich and KU Leuven), SOSIE and MBTI psychometric assessments, certified one-on-one coaching, and student-led enterprise RH projects (Chantiers RH).

The program's revenue mechanics are characteristic of French public higher education: core funding flows from the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research via the Université de Lille as an EPSCP, supplemented by regulated tuition (approximately €391 per year for the Master level), enterprise contributions via the taxe d'apprentissage mechanism (designated through SOLTéA using UAI 0592186F and RNCP 31580), and continuing-education financing through CPF de transition, Plan de développement des compétences, Pro-A, and unemployment reclassification programs managed by Catherine Picon. Recruitment is funneled through two national/university platforms: MonMaster.gouv.fr for M1 applications and E-Candidat for M2 applications, with student selection via dossier review and academic/professional jury interviews. Enterprise engagement operates through multiple structured channels: internship and alternance recruitment, Chantiers RH project hosting, apprenticeship tax designation, and event partnerships.

The program's current leadership is collegial, with Anne Bustreel directing M1 and Sébastien Richard directing M2, supported by a small program team (Franck Piepers for pedagogical engineering and enterprise partnerships, Ophélie Najar and Sabine Marquis for alternance development, Sarah Baidj for professional integration, and Coralie Ben for pedagogical secretariat). Outputs are documented through Hcéres evaluation (January 2025), Référence RH certification (since 2013), #1 national ranking by Liaisons Sociales magazine (2015) and by LinkedIn DRH poll (2023), a near-100% professional integration rate, 75% management-track placement within 30 months, and approximately 1,500 alumni over 30+ years including over 1,000 RH professionals in the Hauts-de-France regional economy (1.4M employees, 365,000+ establishments, €161B+ GDP).

Name

Master MRH Lille

Legal name

Université de Lille

Website

https://master-mrh.univ-lille.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Master MRH Lille is a two-year national Master's degree program in Human Resources Management (RNCP 31580) at the Université de Lille, serving Initial Formation students, Continuing Education professionals, and Alternance apprentices through classical and work-study pathways with structured enterprise engagement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Resources Management Higher Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Resources & Talent (SHRM/HRCI Recertification) (EDAAALAN)

Keywords

• HR management education
• Master's degree program
• Workforce management studies
• Professional HR training
• Higher education France

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeneuve d'Ascq

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: The Master is funded through the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research as part of the national public university system. It operates under the Université de Lille, a public scientific, cultural and professional establishment (EPSCP).
2. Taxe d'Apprentissage (Apprenticeship Tax): Companies contribute a portion of their apprenticeship tax to support the Master. Enterprises designate funds using the UAI number (0592186F) and RNCP code (31580) through the SOLTéA platform managed by CDC. This funding supports innovation, evaluation, and alignment with market needs.
3. Continuing Education Fees: Students in continuing education (reprise d'études) may have their training financed through various mechanisms including CPF de transition, Plan de développement des compétences, Pro-A periods, or unemployment reclassification programs. Catherine Picon manages financing arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Master MRH Lille is a two-year university Master's degree program in Human Resources Management at the Université de Lille, offered through three admission pathways: initial formation, continuing education, and apprenticeship. The program trains students for HR professional roles and combines academic coursework with practical tools such as In-Basket exercises, SOSIE/MBTI questionnaires, professional coaching, and applied research through its RH Observatory.

Product overview

Master MRH Lille is a two-year national Master's degree program (Bac+5, Level 7 RNCP) in Human Resources Management offered by the University of Lille at the Faculty of Economic, Social and Territorial Sciences. The program consists of two consecutive years: Master I and Master II, each available through classical (initial training with internship) or alternating (work-study contract) pathways. The curriculum is structured around 6 competency blocks covering strategic HR policy, HR analytics, workforce planning, regulatory compliance, professional development, and practical implementation through RH projects and dissertations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master 1 HR Management (initial formation) A first-year Master's degree program in HR Management for post-Bachelor students pursuing the initial formation pathway. Targets recent graduates seeking a recognised HR credential through full-time university study.
• Master 2 HR Management (initial formation) Second-year (final) Master's degree program in HR Management for students who have completed Master 1, delivered through the classic initial formation pathway and concluding with a graduate-level HR credential.
• Master 1 HR Management (continuing education) Master 1 HR Management program tailored for working professionals and career changers pursuing the degree through the continuing education pathway, with adapted scheduling and tuition structure.
• Master 2 HR Management (continuing education) Master 2 HR Management program for working professionals completing the degree through the continuing education pathway, providing a graduate-level HR credential with employment-track continuity.
• Master 1 HR Management (apprenticeship / alternance) Master 1 HR Management delivered through the apprenticeship pathway, combining university coursework with paid workplace assignments at partner enterprises, funded in part by the apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage).
• Master 2 HR Management (apprenticeship / alternance) Master 2 HR Management delivered through the apprenticeship pathway, combining final-year academic study with paid enterprise work placements and concluding with a recognised Master's credential.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 100% professional integration rate within 6 months of graduation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• Act-On GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 November 2025HR consulting firm. Event partner for Gala 2025, demonstrating collaboration between professional services and academic program.
• VerspierenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 November 2025Insurance and HR risk management firm. Event partner for Gala 2025, supporting program community events.
• Alumni MRH LillecoreOthers · 23 September 2023Alumni association for DESS/Master MRH graduates. Organizes professional networking events, career support, and ongoing community engagement. Co-hosts annual Gala events with the program. Guillaume Hubner serves as President. Association aims to maintain alumni relations, facilitate professional development, and support Master program development.
• ManpowermoderateGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 September 2022Major staffing and HR services company. Event partner for the 30th anniversary celebration of the Master MRH, held in presence of Minister Carole Grandjean (MRH graduate 2006). Demonstrates strong industry engagement.
• EKonseil-RHminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 September 2022HR consulting firm. Event partner for the 30th anniversary celebration of the Master MRH.
• ASCENSIO RHmoderateOthersHR consulting firm. Guillaume Hubner, CEO of ASCENSIO RH, serves as Associate Teacher-Researcher at the Master MRH, bridging academic teaching and industry practice.
• Université de GreenwichmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for international In-Basket exercise. British university collaborates with MRH Lille students on a multicultural HR simulation scenario, providing international exposure and cross-cultural competence development.
• KU LeuvenmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university for international In-Basket exercise. Belgian university collaborates with MRH Lille students on a multicultural HR simulation scenario, providing international exposure and cross-cultural competence development.
• Réseau Référence RHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of approximately 30 French postgraduate HR training programs from Universities and Grandes Ecoles. Promotes quality in HR higher education. The MRH holds Référence RH certification (since 2013) and participates in the RH Observatory (Observatoire des Métiers) tracking HR profession evolution. The MRH served as pilot site for 'Responsable Formation' function.
• APEC (Association Pour l'Emploi des Cadres)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association for executive employment in France. MRH references APEC resources for career guidance and job market information. The RH Observatory project involves APEC as a key professional partner alongside major HR associations.
• LILLIAD Learning Center InnovationminorOthersInnovation and learning center located adjacent to the Cité Scientifique campus. Accessible via Metro Line 1. Serves as a landmark and potential academic resource for students.
• Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur)coreOthersIndependent public authority responsible for evaluating higher education and research structures in France. Conducted positive evaluation of the Master MRH in January 2025, affirming program quality and continuous improvement.
• CHUE Members (Atac, Auchan, Bayer, Bonduelle, Capgemini, Cyrillus-Vertbaudet Group, Happychic, Manpower, Promod, Worldline/Atos)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvention Handicap Université Entreprise (CHUE) brings together 9 enterprises committed to facilitating disability-inclusive higher education pathways. Université de Lille is a member. Partners collaborate to ensure students with disabilities can pursue and complete higher education with appropriate material and human support, facilitating their social and professional integration.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Audencia Master in HR Management: Nantes-based French Grande École offering HR Master's with strong alternance pathway. Comparable competency-based curriculum and competing for the same enterprise partnership and alternance contracts nationally.
• EDHEC Master in HR Management: Lille-based (and Nice) Grande École offering HR Master's; geographically co-located with MRH Lille but with private school positioning, larger employer network, and higher tuition. Competes for the same Hauts-de-France enterprise talent pool.
• TBS Education - Master RH: Toulouse-based Grande École offering Master in HR Management. Direct competitor with strong alternance offering and corporate network across southern France, competing for the same national employer recruitment budgets.
• IAE Paris-Sorbonne - Master GRH: University-based Master in HR Management at Sorbonne-affiliated IAE Paris. Closest direct competitor in the French university HR Master's market with similar curriculum focus on strategic HR, recruitment, and labor relations.
• CIFFOP - Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas: One of France's most prestigious HR Master's programs (Panhthéon-Assas law university), trains HR directors and lawyers. Direct competitor for top-tier HR talent placement in France, with similar state-recognized national degree structure.
• IAE Nantes - Master GRH: University-based Master in HR Management at Nantes IAE. Similar public university positioning to MRH Lille within the Référence RH network, competing for the same caliber of state-recognized French HR Master's candidates.
• IAE Montpellier - Master GRH: University-based Master in HR Management at Montpellier IAE. Comparable public university HR Master's competing in the same national rankings and enterprise hiring market; member of the Référence RH network.
• ESSEC Master in HR Management: Top-tier French Grande École offering HR Master's with stronger international brand and English-language options. Competes for the same top students and enterprise recruitment budgets, with significantly larger resources.

Others

• APEC (Association Pour l'Emploi des Cadres): French national association for executive/cadre employment, cited as a key professional partner for MRH's RH Observatory work. Not a direct competitor but an adjacent ecosystem player that channels executive HR talent and shapes employer demand signals.
• Réseau Référence RH: Network of approximately 30 French postgraduate HR training programs that MRH Lille is a member of. Not a direct competitor but the certification body and quality charter enforcer — comparable to an industry consortium that shapes the competitive landscape MRH operates in.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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