UCC College Calendar

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure that the programme and module content as described in the University's Calendar and Book of Modules for the 2020-21 academic year are accurate. However, due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, no guarantee is given that programme/module content, delivery and assessment may not be altered, cancelled, replaced, augmented or otherwise amended. Any changes will ensure the same competencies and Learning Outcomes are met. Programme and/or Module Coordinators will communicate any such changes to students.

General

The Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management is a part-time programme taken over 12 months.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must normally hold:

At least an NFQ Level 7 qualification in any discipline,
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 professional experience in a related field such as human resource management, training and development, employment relations, coaching, supervisory and management roles AND at least an NFQ Level 6 qualification. In these circumstances an interview may form part of the application decision.

Programme Requirements

Students take 60 credits as follows:

LW5844 Labour Law (5 credits)
MG5806 Performance and Rewards Management (5 credits)
MG5817 Human Resource Development (5 credits)
MG5838 Investigating a Business Issue from a Human Resource Perspective (10 credits)
MG5841 Engaging in Professional Human Resource Practice (5 credits)
MG5842 Managing the Human Resource Function (10 credits)
MG5843 Employment Relations (10 credits)
MG5845 Recruiting and Selecting Talent (5 credits)
MG5846 Business Issues and the Context of Human Resource Management (5 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 2020/2021 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2020/2021.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

Critically discuss the spectrum of HR activity and the role of the HR function in organisations today;
Demonstrate a broad understanding of the factors to be considered when implementing and evaluating selection, development, performance and rewards activities within varying organisational contexts;
Demonstrate a sound understanding of the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by HR professionals, whether in a generalist or specialist role;
Identify and review the business and external contextual factors affecting organisations and to assess the impact of these factors on the HR function;
Explain the major areas of employment legislation and the employment law system, focusing in particular on ways in which day-to-day HR activities are subject to regulation;
Engage in research and enquiry in order to identify appropriate data sources;
Support an investigation into an area of HR practice demonstrating analytical and problem solving skills.