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Overview
The MSc Business Human Resource Management programme from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is designed to provide a research-led professional education to students wishing to pursue a career in HRM and employment relations.
The Human Resource Management and Employment Relations Group at UCD pioneered research in these fields at University level in Ireland and is now a centre for internationally-renowned research and studies.
Students will benefit from learning values based on research, independent inquiry and critical but constructive engagement with major debates and issues. The UCD HRM and ER Group combines professional expertise in practice and policy development with a commitment to research. Engagement with the practical worlds of industrial relations and human resource management is a core programme feature.
Career opportunities
Students of the MSc in Human Resource Management are prepared for a career in private and public sector organisations, employer associations and trade unions and the research, consultancy and teaching professions.
Graduates are traditionally employed in a wide range of sectors (private and public sector organisations, trade unions, research and consultancy) and companies (Google, Microsoft, Facebook, LinkedIn, Diageo, Accenture, Mercer and PwC, amongst others).
Graduates from this programme were employed after 6 months across a range of industry sectors. (Source: Latest Graduate Outcomes Survey)
Potential careers for our graduates include:
- Recruitment Consultant
- Talent Performance Specialist
- HR Business Partner
- Staffing Associate
- Personnel Officer
- Client Services
Accreditation
The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the leading professional body for HR managers.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Concepts in Industrial Relations and Human Resources
- Human Resource Management
- Strategy & International Business
- Managing Conflict in Organisations
- Employment Law
- Work & Employment in a Global Economy
- Employment Relations in Ireland
- Reward Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
90 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Human Resource Management International Business Strategic Management View 20 other Masters in Strategic Management in IrelandAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Business/Commerce/Business Administration, Social Science, Psychology, Economics, Law, Accounting or a related area.
- A primary degree with a minimum of three years’ work experience in Human Resource Management or employment relations.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Dublin
1100 - 1800 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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