The MSc in Human Resource Management is a part-time programme taken over two calendar years. It is run on a cyclical basis with an intake of students in September 2018 and will commence again in September 2020.

Applications are invited from experienced professionals with:

• An NFQ Level 8 Honours primary degree (minimum Second Class Honours Grade One) or equivalent (e.g. Higher Diploma),
AND
• At least 2 years professional work experience.

Consideration may be given to applicants who do not fully meet the above criteria but who have significant senior professional experience in related fields such as human resource management, training and development, employment relations, coaching, senior management and leadership roles. In these circumstances an interview may form part of the application decision.

In Year 1 Part I students take taught modules to the value of 50 credits. In Year 2, students take taught modules (Part 1) to the value of 20 credits and a research project/dissertation to the value of 20 credits.

Students take 90 credits as follows:

Year 1 - Part I
MG6802 Human Resource Management in Context (10 credits)
MG6803 Contemporary Debates in International Human Resource Management (10 credits)
MG6821 Employment Law (10 credits)
MG6822 Learning and Talent Development (10 credits)
MG6823 Developing Skills for Business Leadership (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Year 2 - Part I
MG6804 Leadership and Management Development (10 credits)
MG6805 Managing the Employment Relationship (5 credits)
MG6806 Employee Engagement (5 credits)

Year 2 - Part II
MG6819 Investigating a Business Issue from a Human Resource Perspective (20 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2019/2020 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

See also under General Regulations for the Degree of Master.

Exit Award: Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
Students who successfully complete 60 credits (50 credits in Year 1 and 10 credits Year 2) may opt to exit the programme with a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.

Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc (Human Resource Management) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Contribute strategically to the management and delivery of the HR function in their organisation through appraising and applying appropriate theoretical perspectives;
• Provide an in-depth analysis of the impact of context on the formulation and delivery of HR strategy;
• Provide critical analysis in an advisory capacity to key HR stakeholders on the management and development of staff at all levels;
• Engage in systematic investigation into HRM/HRD related business issues that demonstrate critical thinking and research skills;
• Analyse and evaluate the contribution of the HR professional to overall business and employee relationship management objectives;
• Deploy appropriate HRM and HRD metrics and analytics to make, or support key organisation stakeholders in making, informed decisions to enhance the overall effectiveness of the organisation's human resource function;
• Exhibit reasoned ethical and professional standard based behaviour that shows an understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements relevant to human resource management;
• Demonstrate a competency-based approach to developing oneself through engagement with CPD planning;
• Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
• Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills associated with effective practice.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Contribute strategically to the management and delivery of the HR function in their organisation through appraising and applying appropriate theoretical perspectives;
• Provide an in-depth analysis of the impact of context on the formulation and delivery of HR strategy;
• Provide critical analysis in an advisory capacity to key HR stakeholders on the management and development of staff at all levels;
• Analyse and evaluate the contribution of the HR professional to overall business and employee relationship management objectives;
• Deploy appropriate HRM and HRD metrics and analytics to make, or support key organisation stakeholders in making, informed decisions to enhance the overall effectiveness of the organisation's human resource function;
• Exhibit reasoned ethical and professional standard based behaviour that shows an understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements relevant to human resource management;
• Demonstrate a competency-based approach to developing oneself through engagement with CPD planning;
• Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard;
• Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills associated with effective practice.