Specialization in Planning and Management of Human Resources for Land Military Organizations

The Specialization in Planning and Management of Human Resources of Land Military Organizations deepens professional preparation to plan, organize and manage personnel within the military field.

The proposal connects the analysis of the institutional needs with the formulation of personnel strategies. Its purpose is to strengthen the management of land military organizations, both in their regular activities and in operational contexts.

Degree information

• Degree awarded: Specialist in Planning and Management of Human Resources of Land Military Organizations.
• Academic level: Postgraduate. Military training specialization.
• Duration: 1 year.
• Published workload: 836 hours, with 576 hours of practical activity included in that total.
• Mode: In-person, with synchronous virtual interactions provided by the institution.
• University: Universidad de la Defensa Nacional.
• Faculty: Facultad del Ejército.
• Academic unit: Escuela Superior de Guerra.

What does the program consist of?

Planning human resources involves recognizing needs, organizing information and proposing actions that support the objectives of an institution. In military organizations, these responsibilities are linked to the characteristics of the service and the demands of each situation.

The specialization develops tools to analyze personnel problems, support proposals and participate in management teams. It also promotes a comprehensive view that connects administrative tasks with operational needs.

Degree objectives

The program seeks to strengthen skills to:

• Apply military personnel planning and management methods.
• Connect human resources needs with the organization's objectives.
• Develop management proposals based on institutional information and indicators.
• Participate in the formulation of personnel strategies.
• Join teams that contribute to improving institutional performance.

Study plan

The official fact sheet organizes the subjects into two four-month terms:

First four-month term

• Personnel Logistics Operations: 105 hours.
• Personnel Situation Assessment: 82 hours.
• Human Resources Management: 203 hours.
• Legal Foundations: 78 hours.

Second term

• Supervised Professional Practice: 178 hours.
• Simulation Games: 160 hours.
• Final Integrative Project Workshop: 30 hours.

Check for updates and course conditions in the plan published by the Escuela Superior de Guerra.

The importance of practical training

Supervised practice and simulations allow connecting the content with situations from the professional field. These spaces promote information analysis, proposal development and coordinated work.

The final workshop offers a space to integrate the knowledge from the postgraduate program. The evaluation guidelines and the integrative project should be consulted with the direction of the degree.

Graduate profile

The specialist is prepared to participate in the planning, organization and management of human resources in land military organizations.

Their training enables them to analyze situations in the personnel area and contribute to the design of strategies that support institutional needs. They also develop capabilities to participate in advisory and management teams with professional responsibility.

This profile includes a comprehensive view of human resources, linking their administration to the functioning of the organization in peacetime and conflict contexts.

Scope of the training

According to the reported profile, the degree prepares for:

• Applying methodological tools for human resources planning and management.
• Participating in the formulation of personnel strategies at different levels of leadership.
• Joining teams aimed at institutional strengthening.
• Relating administrative processes to the operational needs of personnel.
• Contributing to professional and comprehensive management of military human resources.

Who is it for?

The program is intended for officers with Estado Mayor training, in accordance with the specific admission requirements. It includes the active duty, retirement or reserve statuses covered by the institution.

Admission requirements

• Hold the title of Oficial de Estado Mayor or Asesor de Estado Mayor del Ejército, from other Armed Forces or from countries with educational agreements.
• Hold an undergraduate degree from UNDEF or from another university or non-university higher institution, corresponding to a degree of at least four years, according to the published conditions.
• Pass the background evaluation by the admissions committee.

Admission is also subject to available places. Check the full conditions in the official admission information.

Enrollment

For an upcoming call for applications, check the new dates and availability of places in the official graduate program fact sheet. Instructions for starting the process can be found in the Escuela Superior de Guerra pre-enrollment portal.