GENERAL INFORMATION

The BA (Hons) in HRM is offered on a part-time evening basis at the University of Limerick. It is a comprehensive programme covering key areas of human resource management (HRM), human resource development (HRD) and employment relations as well as broader related subjects such as economics sociology and law. The programme is accredited both by the University of Limerick and the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD).  Students who complete the first year's study on the programme have the option to exit with a Certificate in HR and Supervisory Practice.

The BA in HRM is particularly attractive for those who are interested in gaining a third level qualification in the area of HRM/employment relations and in the general management area. Typical participants would be those working in personnel / employment relations, people working within a trade union and people working in general management or moving from a supervisory role into a management position. The course is also very relevant to supervisors/line managers and graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in HRM/Employment Relations/Management.

Potential applicants are also welcome to discuss the course in further detail by contacting:

Dr Juliet Mac Mahon, Course Director
Email: juliette.mcmahon@ul.ie
Telephone:  +353 (0)61 213149
Department of Lifelong Learning & Outreach
University of Limerick
Email: lifelonglearning@ul.ie
Telephone: 061-202530 / 202047
Web: www.ul.ie/dllo

COURSE STRUCTURE

The BA (Hons) in HRM is a four year degree but students complete three years study.  Students do not attend first year but instead are required to produce evidence of work experience and prior learning with their application which meets the standards required for gaining accreditation for first year. Further details on this are available from the Course Director. The final three years of the degree are delivered on a part-time basis. Students attend college two evenings per week and are required to successfully complete 4 taught modules per semester. Attendance at a residential weekend once a year is also a requirement for successful completion of the course. In the final year of the course students must complete a work based management report.

Exemptions into the final year may be granted to people already holding a Diploma in Personnel Management from the University.

Semester 1
Accreditation for co-operative education and recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Semester 2
Accreditation for co-operative education and recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Semester 3

• Human Resource Management A
• Human Resource Management Skills
• Organisation Behaviour 1
• Developing Professional Competence 1

Semester 4

• Human Resource Development 1
• Employment Relations 1
• Managing Information
• Continuing Professional Development 1

Semester 5

• Sociology of Work
• Human Resource Management B
• Organisational Behaviour 2
• Managing for Results
• Developing Professional Competence 2

Semester 6

• Principles of Economics
• Employment Relations 2
• Human Resource Development 2
• Continuing Professional Development 2
• Research Methods

Semester 7

• Strategic Human Resource Management,
• Employment Relations Practice
• Human Resource Development 3
• Management Report A
• Developing P Competence 3

Semester 8

• Psychometrics and Psychological Testing
• Organisation Behaviour 3
• International Human Resource Mgt.
• Management Report B
• Continuing Prof. Development 3

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The minimum entry requirements is a pass in five subjects in the Irish Leaving certificate or an equivalent examination.  For those not possessing a pass in five subjects, relevant experience and/ or evidence of other part time courses may also be considered.  Applicants with a Certificate in Personnel Management/HR or diploma in human resources or a degree in a cognate area may be eligible for some exemptions.  This can be discussed with the Programme Director.

DELIVERY

Year 2 - one evening per week plus a number of weekends.

Years 3 & 4 - two evenings per week plus a number of weekends.

GRADUATE PROFILES