Overview
Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 9
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Full Time: 1 Academic Year(s)
Duration Part Time: 2 Academic Year(s)
Total Credits: 90
Delivery Method: In-Person
Connected Curriculum: - Employability
- Sustainability
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Graduate Attributes: - Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
- Independent and creative thinker
- Socially Responsible
Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement): Yes
The MSc in Human Resource Management is a one-year full-time programme, or a two-year part-time programme incorporating taught modules to the value of 60 credits and an applied research project to the value 30 credits.
Exit Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
Students who successfully complete taught modules to the value of 60 credits may opt to exit the programme with a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (NFQ Level 9, Major Award).
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Full-time
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| |
| BU6005 | Applied Research Methods | 5 |
| BU6513 | Business Case for Analytics | 5 |
| MG6802 | Human Resource Management in a Global Context | 10 |
| MG6805 | Managing the Employment Relationship | 5 |
| MG6822 | Talent Management and Development | 10 |
| MG6824 | Developing Skills for Business Leadership | 5 |
| MG6826 | Leadership and Management Development | 5 |
| MG6827 | Creating Healthy Workplaces | 5 |
| MG6828 | Psychology at Work | 5 |
| MG6829 | Managing Human Resources Strategically | 5 |
| |
| MG6825 | Applied Research Project | 30 |
| Total Credits | 90 |
Part-time
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| |
| MG6802 | Human Resource Management in a Global Context | 10 |
| MG6805 | Managing the Employment Relationship | 5 |
| MG6827 | Creating Healthy Workplaces | 5 |
| MG6828 | Psychology at Work | 5 |
| MG6829 | Managing Human Resources Strategically | 5 |
| |
| BU6005 | Applied Research Methods | 5 |
| BU6513 | Business Case for Analytics | 5 |
| MG6822 | Talent Management and Development | 10 |
| MG6824 | Developing Skills for Business Leadership | 5 |
| MG6826 | Leadership and Management Development | 5 |
| |
| MG6825 | Applied Research Project | 30 |
| Total Credits | 90 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc (Human Resource Management) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Communicate and work effectively to a high professional standard
- Demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills associated with effective practice
- Engage in advanced application of frameworks and techniques in organisational settings
- Demonstrate capacity to reflect on own learning to enhance effective practice;
- Assess the contribution of HRM to responsible leadership
- Apply regulatory requirements to HRM environments and settings;
- Develop a data analysis strategy to resolve organisational issues;
- Generate and justify ethical solutions to address people-centred problems.
- Design and deliver more sustainable organisations and working for the longer-term benefit of society, business and individuals in an increasingly globalised world.
