MSc in Human Resource Management
University College Cork
Key Information
Campus location
Cork, Ireland
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 - 2 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
EUR 10,820 / per year *
Application deadline
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* EU students; EUR 5,410 year 1 part-time; EUR 5,410 year 2 part-time; | non-EU students: EUR 18,700
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Introduction
Our MSc Human Resource Management (HRM) programme is offered by the College of Business & Law at University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland. It is designed to capture the realities of the contemporary Human Resource (HR) profession and seeks to develop the HR careers of our students. The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) whose qualifications are the recognised professional standard for HR and training specialists working across Ireland, the UK, the Middle East and Asia.
A mix of research-led academics and senior HR professionals teach on the programme. Adopting a strategic focus, the MSc HRM equips HR professionals to successfully deal with the challenges facing the HR function in contemporary organisations. The duration of the programme is one year for full-time students and two years for part-time students.
Why Choose This Course
This programme has been designed specifically to enable students to develop a successful career in the broad HR domain. Our strategic focus encourages students to strengthen their critical thinking skills regarding the role of the HR function in contemporary firms.
We designed our modules carefully so that they capture the realities of the HR profession with a specific focus on emerging and significant issues such as data analytics, healthy organisations, and talent development. The teaching team on this programme is made up of world-class academics and expert practitioners and there is a strong focus on professional development skills to help prepare students for the next step in their careers. A series of distinguished speakers from key international firms contribute to the delivery of the programme providing students with expert advice on the most important HR issues affecting the industry. The Applied Research Project allows students to conduct research on a real-life HR issue, developing their consultancy, communication, and analytic skills.
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Modules
This programme comprises two parts with a total of 90 credits.
- Part I consists of a combination of examinations and coursework in a set of specified taught core modules to the value of 60 credits.
- Part II consists of researching and writing an Applied Research Project to the value of 30 credits.
Part I
- BU6005 Applied Research Methods (5 credits)
- BU6513 Business Case for Analytics (5 credits)
- MG6802 HRM in a Global Context (10 credits)
- MG6805 Managing the Employment Relationship (5 credits)
- MG6822 Talent Management & Development (10 credits)
- MG6824 Developing Skills for Business Leadership (5 credits)
- MG6826 Leadership & Management Development (5 credits)
- MG6827 Creating Healthy Workplaces (5 credits)
- MG6828 Psychology at Work (5 credits)
- MG6829 Managing Human Resources Strategically (5 credits)
Part II
- MG6825 Applied Research Project (30 Credits)
Further details on the content and modules are available on the College Calendar.
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Career Opportunities
The CIPD professional map sets out standards for HR professionals in terms of skill acquisition, knowledge-building, and professional development. This map is at the core of the programme and the content of the modules has been designed specifically with this in mind. The programme equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to develop a successful career in the HR domain.