Human Resource Management - MSc

During this programme, you will:

• Explore the multiple challenges facing HR professionals in an increasingly complex environment.
• Gain an understanding of the core knowledge and theory underpinning effective people management.
• Focus on the strategic, international and sustainability concerns of the HR function in contemporary organisations.
• Acquire the skills and competence to design and implement people management processes compatible with the creation of sustainable working environments.

• Complete full-time in one year or part-time over two years
  
• Delivered on campus

• Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters

• Submit dissertation at the end of the final semester

• During the part-time programme, lectures will be held on Tuesday in Year 1 and Thursday in Year 2. On-campus classes will start at 10:00 AM and finish by 6:00 PM at the latest.

• Dual degree opportunities are available in Audencia Business School (Nantes), Excelia Business School (La Rochelle), Neoma Business School (Reims or Rouen), Rennes Business School, and Toulouse Business School.

You will learn through a blend of:

• Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities

• Reflective practice and guided research

• Regular feedback from faculty and peers

Full-time

Autumn Semester

• Contemporary HRM and Sustainable Work (PM6401) provides the knowledge to design and implement people management processes compatible with the creation of sustainable working environments.
  
• The Psychology of Leading People and Organisations (PM6411) develops leadership skills to become ethical and effective leaders in the workplace.
  
• Professional Development 1 (C06001)
  
• Researching Work and Employment (PM6421) equips students to conduct empirical and applied research for the dissertation component of the programme.

Spring Semester

• Conflict Resolution in the Employment Relationship (PM6402) outlines the skills and competence required to resolve conflicts at work.
  
• Learning and Development (PM6422) enables students to design learning, training and development interventions and programmes for all types of organisations.
  
• Professional Development 2 (C06002)
  
• The Transformation of Work in a Global Context (PM6412) enables students to study issues which shape the transformation of work from global perspectives.

Summer Semester

• Dissertation 1 (PM6033) provides direction and guidance for students in their dissertation research.
  
• Dissertation 2 (PM6043) enables students to apply independent research skills to an issue of importance in human resource management.

Part-time Year 1

Autumn Semester – held on Tuesdays

• Contemporary HRM and Sustainable Work (PM6401) provides the knowledge to design and implement people management processes compatible with the creation of sustainable working environments.
  
• The Psychology of Leading People and Organisations (PM6411) develops leadership skills to become ethical and effective leaders in the workplace.

Spring Semester – held on Tuesdays

• Conflict Resolution in the Employment Relationship (PM6402) outlines the skills and competence required to resolve conflicts at work.
  
• Learning and Development (PM6422) enables students to design learning, training and development interventions and programmes for all types of organisations.

Part-time Year 2

Autumn Semester – held on Thursdays

• Professional Development 1 (C06001)
  
• Researching Work and Employment (PM6421) equips students to conduct empirical and applied research for the dissertation component of the programme.

Spring Semester – held on Thursdays

• Professional Development 2 (C06002)
  
• The Transformation of Work in a Global Context (PM6412) enables students to study issues which shape the transformation of work from global perspectives.

Summer Semester

• Dissertation 1 (PM6033) provides direction and guidance for students in their dissertation research.
  
• Dissertation 2 (PM6043) enables students to apply independent research skills to an issue of importance in human resource management.

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant or appropriate subject.
  
• The university may/will shortlist and invite you to an interview.

Other Entry Considerations:

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

International students:

For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students .

Checklist of documents to provide:

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
• UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
• Personal statement - one page outlining your interest in the programme and explaining why your undergraduate education and/or work experiences meet the entry requirements of the programme.

English Language:

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements

Guidelines on Completing your Application

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
• Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist.
• Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying.

EU Full-time: 110,000ドル Part-time: 5,500ドル

Non- EU Full-time: 18,000ドル Part-time: 10,200ドル per annum

* Year 2 fees are subject to change

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. Only the full-time version of this programme qualifies for a study visa.

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie ).

Funding

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This course can lead to the following sectors and careers:

• Human Resource Management
• Learning and Development
• Talent Management
• Management Consultancy
• Management and Leadership Development
• Employee Relations

Sofia Rodrigues from Portugal, MSc in HRM (Full-time) Graduate 2017. "One year ago, I decided to embrace a new challenge. I moved to Ireland to study Human Resources and I must say, it was one of the best experiences of my life. The master's itself empowered me to expand and deepen my knowledge and skills. Classes were inspiring, as we were challenged to think out of the box and be critical with the new topics we were exploring.

Current examples of what is happening nowadays were presented all the time so we could have a real idea of everything we were learning. Additionally, we had the opportunity to participate in several activities which allowed us to better understand today’s marketplace and enterprises. There was also a focus on training our behavioural skills and attitudes, thus showing a concern in our professionalism and work ethic.

Being far from our own country and apart from the ones we love is not always a bed of roses, however I got to know the most welcoming, friendly, kind, and cheerful people I could ever have asked for. The university was surrounded by this contagious Irish culture which had a great impact in my motivation and made the time spent working even better. I'm proud to say I’ve found in the University of Limerick a second home, where I’ve made wonderful memories which I will never forget.

It was a remarkable journey which allowed me to grow as a professional and as a person. And now that I’ve graduated, it is a huge honour to say that I belong to this Institution."

Philip Ducie, HR Manager, Agri Division, Dairygold Co-operative Society Limited – MSc in HRM Graduate 2013. "The MSc in HRM at UL will challenge your HR thinking and workplace practices and consequently make you a better student, but more importantly, a more capable HR practitioner. There is an excellent blend of academic and practical coursework on the programme. The assessments cater for all learning styles and have a strong emphasis on continuous learning, which is most effective.

I found the lecturers to be enthusiastic and approachable, willing to give their time to assist you in addressing any questions or queries, be it on course work or workplace issues. UL and the MSc in HRM has been the right choice for me in developing my career. I can highly recommend this course and UL as a platform for continuous personal development."