Program Overview

Human Resource Management - MSc

Brief Description

The Master of Science in Human Resource Management is a one-year, full-time or two-year, part-time programme that equips students with the skills to address critical human resource issues affecting modern organisations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), the programme focuses on core knowledge and theory underpinning effective people management.

Programme Content

• Complete full-time in one year or part-time over two years
• Delivered on campus
• Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters
• Submit dissertation at the end of the final semester
• Dual degree opportunities are available in Audencia Business School (Nantes), Excelia Business School (La Rochelle), Neoma Business School (Reims or Rouen), Rennes Business School, and Toulouse Business School

Full-time Programme

Autumn Semester

• Contemporary HRM and Sustainable Work (PM6401) provides knowledge to design and implement people management processes compatible with the creation of sustainable working environments
• The Psychology of Leading People and Organisations (PM6411) develops leadership skills to become ethical and effective leaders in the workplace
• Professional Development 1 (C06001)
• Researching Work and Employment (PM6421) equips students to conduct empirical and applied research for the dissertation component of the programme

Spring Semester

• Conflict Resolution in the Employment Relationship (PM6402) outlines skills and competence required to resolve conflicts at work
• Learning and Development (PM6422) enables students to design learning, training, and development interventions and programmes for all types of organisations
• Professional Development 2 (C06002)
• The Transformation of Work in a Global Context (PM6412) enables students to study issues shaping the transformation of work from global perspectives

Summer Semester

• Dissertation 1 (PM6033) provides direction and guidance for students in their dissertation research
• Dissertation 2 (PM6043) enables students to apply independent research skills to an issue of importance in human resource management

Part-time Programme

Part-time Year 1

Autumn Semester – held on Tuesdays

• Contemporary HRM and Sustainable Work (PM6401)
• The Psychology of Leading People and Organisations (PM6411)

Spring Semester – held on Tuesdays

• Conflict Resolution in the Employment Relationship (PM6402)
• Learning and Development (PM6422)

Part-time Year 2

Autumn Semester – held on Thursdays

• Professional Development 1 (C06001)
• Researching Work and Employment (PM6421)

Spring Semester – held on Thursdays

• Professional Development 2 (C06002)
• The Transformation of Work in a Global Context (PM6412)

Summer Semester

• Dissertation 1 (PM6033)
• Dissertation 2 (PM6043)

Entry Requirements

• Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant or appropriate subject
• The university may shortlist and invite applicants to an interview
• Other entry considerations: the university values all kinds of learning and supports different ways to qualify through its Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy
• International students: for details on country-specific qualifications, visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students

Fees

• EU Full-time: €10,200, Part-time: €5,600 per annum
• Non-EU Full-time: €18,400, Part-time: €10,400 per annum
• Year 2 fees are subject to change
• Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland

Funding

Find further information on funding and scholarships.

Graduate Profile

This course can lead to the following sectors and careers:

• Human Resource Management
• Learning and Development
• Talent Management
• Management Consultancy
• Management and Leadership Development
• Employee Relations

Testimonials

• Sofia Rodrigues from Portugal, MSc in HRM (Full-time) Graduate 2017: "One year ago, I decided to embrace a new challenge. I moved to Ireland to study Human Resources and I must say, it was one of the best experiences of my life."
• Philip Ducie, HR Manager, Agri Division, Dairygold Co-operative Society Limited – MSc in HRM Graduate 2013: "The MSc in HRM at UL will challenge your HR thinking and workplace practices and consequently make you a better student, but more importantly, a more capable HR practitioner."