Program Overview

MSc in Human Resource Management

Overview

The DCU MSc in Human Resource Management prepares students to become leaders in people management and organisational change. The innovative and distinguishing features of the programme are its emphasis on enhancing HR and leadership capability, the importance given to building professional competencies and a focus on international elements of management. You will also develop insights into the latest developments in HRM, including cross-cultural management, people management, and the strategic importance of the HR function.

Accreditations

This MSc is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) and recognised by the Society for Human Resource Management. On successful completion, graduates obtain Associate Membership of the CIPD and are eligible to become Certified SHRM practitioners.

Course Overview

• Ranked 2nd in Ireland among Eduniversal’s top 60 HRM Master’s programmes in Western Europe.
• DCU Business School is ranked in the top 95 Business Schools in Europe in the 2022 Financial Times Ranking, one of only three Irish Business Schools to achieve this ranking.

Why Do This Course?

• Graduates qualify for associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD)
• The MSc in HRM was overall winner of the gradireland National Business Postgraduate Course of the year in 2016 (shortlisted 2017)
• Ranked in the World’s Top 30 MSc in Human Resource Management by Eduniversal Best Masters Rankings 2016
• Recognised by the Society of HRM (SHRM), the largest global HR professional body.
• A strong focus on leadership and personal and career development, and the application of theory to the practice of HRM
• DCU Business School is accredited by AACSB, placing it in the top 5% of business schools globally. We have an established international reputation for high-quality graduates.

Career Prospects

The MSc in HRM annual alumni survey provides strong evidence that the programme is positioning graduates for a successful career in the HR profession. Of the graduates tracked, 98% are in employment, with 86% of these in dedicated HR roles. Notably, graduates have moved to positions of elevated seniority and responsibility. 12% of alumni are HR Directors or have Business Partner roles, while 14% are employed as HR Managers.

Graduates will find employment with multinational companies, consultancy firms, the public sector and not-for-profit organisations. Graduates pursue specialist or generalist roles in human resource management, training and development, employee relations, research, consultancy, or as general managers, particularly in international firms. Recent employers include Intel Ireland, ESB International, Bristol Myers Squibb, Trinity Mirror Group PLC, Tesco Ireland, DELL, Google Ireland, Mazars Ireland, ePeople Recruitment and Smurfit Kappa Group. There are also opportunities for those wishing to undertake further study to doctoral level.

Entry Requirements

• A 2.1 Honours degree in a Business discipline, or equivalent international qualification
• A 2.1 Honours degree in a relevant non-Business discipline eg. Social Sciences or Humanities, or equivalent international qualification
• Professional qualifications in Human Resource Management and/or 5 years or more relevant professional experience in people management
• International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language.

How to Apply

• All applicants should apply through the DCU website.
• Provide Academic Transcripts for each and every year of study with English translation, if applicable.
• If applicable, provide evidence of competence in the English language as per DCU entry requirements.

Fees & Charges

• EU Status: €12,500 per annum
• Non EU fee: €19,500 per annum

Duration

• 12 Months

Start Date

• September 2025

Application Deadlines

• Closing date for EU applicants is 30th August 2025
• Closing date for Non-EU applicants is 1st July 2025

Commencement of Programme

• The programme commences in September 2025

Staff

• Xuchang Zheng, Assistant Professor Organisational Behaviour
• Department: Work, Psychology and Strategy Group
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