Human Resource Management

Overview

The innovative and distinguishing features of the MSc in Human Resource Management at Dublin City University are its focus on international elements of management, its emphasis on enhancing leadership capability, and the importance given to building professional competencies.

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.

Why do this course?

• The only Masters of its kind in Ireland to recognised by the Society of HRM, 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

• Graduates will qualify for associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development

• Ranked in the World’s Top 30 MSc in Human Resource Management by Eduniversal Best Masters Rankings 2016

• DCU Business School is accredited by AACSB, a standard reached by only 5% of business schools worldwide reflecting its established international reputation for high quality graduates.

Careers

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.

Accreditation

This programme is fully accredited by CIPD. Successful graduates thus qualify with both the Masters degree and a professional qualification (associate membership of CIPD). It equips students to become leaders in the fast-changing world of HR or in international business where there are responsibilities for people management.