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MSc (NFQ Level 9)

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Structured to navigate the dynamic global landscape of HR, the MSc in Human Resource Management combines an in-depth theoretical grounding with the latest practical skills and approaches. This programme shapes the skills and expertise to manage any organisation’s talent, drawing together stimulating strands of behavioural and human sciences, personnel management, sustainability, employment law and industrial relations.

This Master's programme is delivered at our dedicated Graduate Business School campus, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, located in Blackrock, 4km from the main UCD Belfield Campus.

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Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
 HRM40590 Concepts in IR and HRM Autumn  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 HRM40670 Human Resource Management Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:
Students must select one option module
HRM40630 Employment Law Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:
Students must select one option module
HRM40700 Managing conflict in Organisat Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - B)3 of:
Students must select three option modules
 HRM40640 Employment Relations in Ireland Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - B)3 of:
Students must select three option modules
 HRM40720 Work & Employment in the Global Economy Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - B)3 of:
Students must select three option modules
 HRM40770 International HRM Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - B)3 of:
Students must select three option modules
 HRM40880 HRM Technology, Analytics & Digital Innovation Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - B)3 of:
Students must select three option modules
 HRM40910 HRM,Business Alignment &Change Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - C)30CR:
Students will choose 30 ECTS from the list below. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.
 HRM40600 Developing Competencies for HR Summer  10
Stage 1 Options - C)30CR:
Students will choose 30 ECTS from the list below. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.
 HRM40610 Dissertation Summer  30
Stage 1 Options - C)30CR:
Students will choose 30 ECTS from the list below. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.
 HRM40650 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Employment Summer  10
Stage 1 Options - C)30CR:
Students will choose 30 ECTS from the list below. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.
 HRM40690 Developing Talent in Organisations Summer  10
Stage 1 Options - C)30CR:
Students will choose 30 ECTS from the list below. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.
 HRM40710 HR Management Research Project Summer  20
Stage 1 Options - C)30CR:
Students will choose 30 ECTS from the list below. Students will be able to register to Summer Trimester modules in March.
 HRM40730 Reward and Performance Management Summer  10
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students who go on exchange programme will be registered to their module upon approval
 HRM40810 Cornell Trimester Spring  30
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students who go on exchange programme will be registered to their module upon approval
 HRM40750 EMLS Summer  30

MSc Human Resources (B265) Full Time
nonEU    Year 1 - € 22600 ba
EU/NONEU    Year 2 - € 2510 ba
EU          Year 1 - € 15760 ba

MSc Human Resources (B266) Part Time
EU          Year 1 - € 8610 ba
nonEU    Year 1 - € 11300 ba
EU          Year 2 - € 8200 ba
nonEU    Year 2 - € 10760 ba
EU/NONEU    Year 3 - € 2510 ba

ba"Continuation fees apply Where a student fails to complete their programme in the prescribed time a continuation fee will apply to modules carried in subsequent years."
***Fees are subject to change

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No


This CIPD-accredited full-time or part-time courses is especially suitable for students with an undergraduate degree in business, or in cognate areas such as social science, psychology, economics, politics or law.



Entry Requirements:



A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Business/Commerce/Business Administration, Social Science, Psychology, Economics, Law, Accounting or a related area.



Or



A primary degree with a minimum of three years’ work experience in Human Resources.


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General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Human Resources:

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Human Resources
Master of Science		 Full-Time
Commencing 2024/2025 September		 Graduate Taught
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School		 Apply
showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt B266
Human Resources
Master of Science		 Part-Time
Commencing 2024/2025 September		 Graduate Taught
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School		 Apply
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