Program Overview

Human Resource Management

Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human Resource Management is a four-year part-time course designed to develop high-performing HRM practitioners who can develop and implement innovative and strategic HRM solutions that will drive organisational performance.

Course Details

• TU Code: TU114
• NFQ Level: Level 8
• Award Type: Major
• Award: Bachelor of Science (Honours)
• Duration: 4 Years
• Course Type: Undergraduate
• Mode of Study: Part Time
• Method of Delivery: Blended
• Commencement Date: September 2025
• Location: Aungier Street
• Fees: €2,310 per year

What is Human Resource Management?

People are at the heart of every business, meaning that a high-performing HRM function is one of the keys to business success. Mixing theory and practice, this course offers you the opportunity for in-depth study of human resource management, organisations and the management of work, while at the same time working towards a professional level of membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Why Study HRM at TU Dublin?

• Develop your knowledge, competencies and skills to function as an effective HRM professional.
• Develop an advanced level of knowledge related to HRM functions, processes and strategies.
• Benefit from skills-based teaching that helps you apply your learning to real HRM situations.
• Gain professional membership of the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development.
• TU Dublin School of Management is a CIPD Approved Centre and Education Provider.
• Opportunity to gain advanced entry to the course by building on your previous qualifications.

Who Should Apply?

The part-time BSc. Human Resource Management is ideal for learners seeking to initiate or develop their careers as human resource professionals or line managers with people management or devolved HR responsibilities as part of their role.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Applicants should have a Leaving Certificate with passes in not less than six subjects, two of which should be at Grade C3 or better on higher level papers. A minimum of two years commercial or relevant working experience is highly desirable.
• The course operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme meaning applicants with substantial work experience at an appropriate level but who do not have the minimum qualifications may be accepted.
• Applicants with a degree or equivalent qualification may be granted exemptions on a module-by-module basis from year one and year two. However, there are no exemptions available for CIPD modules.

Course Content

• Introduction to HRM
• HRM Legal Framework
• Organisation Behaviour
• Management Principles/Contemporary Management
• Introductory Macroeconomics
• Digital Business Skills for HR
• Communication
• Marketing
• EU Frameworks
• Employment Law
• Employee Resourcing & Talent Management
• Workplace Wellbeing
• Health & Safety Management
• Business Analytics & HRM
• Finance for non-finance Managers
• Future of Work
• Design/Delivery of Training
• People Management Practice
• Ethics & CG
• Digitalisation of HRM
• Contemporary Issues in HRM
• Change Management/Org Change
• E-portfolio
• Managing Diversity at Work
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Management
• International HRM
• Critical Management
• Research Methods
• Performance & Reward Management
• Dissertation

Module Listing

• Year One
• Year Two
• Year Three
• Year Four

Schedule

• Year 1: Semester 1 - Monday & Tuesday 6pm to 10pm. Semester 2 - Monday & Tuesday 6pm to 10pm & Wednesday 6pm to 8pm.
• Year 2, 3, and 4: Monday and Tuesday Evenings.