MA in Human Resource Management
Description: MA in Human Resource Management
Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
NFQ Level: Masters
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This intensive course has been developed in consultation with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The programme aims to develop an in-depth understanding of the core disciplines in the area of human resources (HR). It recognises that HR must operate in challenging and dynamic business environments that are constantly changing and seeks to enable students to deliver effective business solutions that optimise the people resources of their organisation.
About this course
Combined with a practitioner recognised qualification in the area of HRM, namely CIPD, this course is geared towards people wishing to continue or progress in their professional development in HR or wider roles in the organisation.
Block teaching is used to provide the opportunity for more in-depth development of knowledge within modules. An applied approach to teaching is used within the programme with lectures interspersed with exercises, use of case study analysis, group activities in class, debate on contemporary issues as well as independent learning.
Who is the course for?
This course is aimed primarily at individuals seeking an academic qualification at postgraduate level while also wishing to advance their career to assume positions at a senior management level with a specific focus on human resource management.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to hold a minimum of a 2.2 honours degree in either a cognate or non-cognate area at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications. The college operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme meaning non-graduates with extensive professional experience and other prior qualifications may also be considered for the course.
Indicative schedule
Full time students need to be available 09.00-17.00 Monday – Friday (Class days and times vary.)
For part-time students, the indicative schedule is as follows:
Year 1: Tuesday and Thursday 18.00 – 21.00, plus two full Saturdays per semester 10.00 – 17.00
Year 2: 3 full Saturdays or 6 Thursday evening sessions.
Course fee
The cost of this course is €7,900 total fee for full-time, or €9,100 for part-time (Year 1 €7,250 and Year 2 €1,850).
(Fees revised annually)
You can spread the cost of this course with a direct debit plan.
For non-EU students the cost of this course full-time is €11,000. For more information contact our international office. Find out more about studying in Ireland.
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