MSc in Human Resource Management (Full-Time)

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Overview
Course Structure
Entry Requirements
Delivery
Graduates & Careers

OVERVIEW

Course Director: Dr. Sarah MacCurtain
e: sarah.maccurtain@ul.ie
t: +353-61-213490

Course Administrator: Kathy Ryan
e: kathy.ryan@ul.ie
t: +353-61-234389

The MSC in HRM has a strategic and international focus and reflects the transition from HR as a peripheral concern to HR as an area of strategic importance within organisations. HR professionals and managers are now serving multiple, and often conflicting, roles and face increasing complexity and challenges in the HR function. These challenges include transformational change, the current economic downturn, globalisation, balancing operational and strategic issues and managing competing demands from multiple stakeholders .The MSc in HRM is designed to assist organisations in the private, public, non-profit and semi-state sector in meeting these challenges and includes modules on strategic decision making and change management, negotiations and conflict management, International HRM, HRD, employment law and industrial relations.

The programme also includes a five day international workshop – this includes seminars from international experts, company visits and networking opportunities. This programme would be of interest to those pursuing careers in the following:Management Consultancy, Human Resource Management, Organisational Development, Training and Development, Management and Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Research

The programme is CIPD accredited at the highest level and EPAS Accredited (awarded by the European Foundation for Management Development).

Why should you consider the MSc in Human Resource Management?

To develop a sophisticated understanding of the competitive and regulatory contexts in which organisations operate.
To develop a comprehensive knowledge of the latest developments occurring within the human resource profession, and the analytical and evaluative skills needed to assess the applicability of these developments in differing organisational contexts.
To develop research skills necessary to formulate, conduct and report and in dependent piece of research in the area of HRM/IR.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Full time students attend classes on Monday (4pm-10pm) and Thursday (4pm-10pm) evenings.

Semester 1	Semester 2
Psychology of Strategic Decision Making & Organisational Change	Irish And European Labour Law
Human Resource Management in Transition	Theory and Practice of Negotiations: Workshop
Comparative Industrial Relations	Human Resource Development
Research Methods and Design	International HRM
Thesis	International Study Workshop 5 day trip
	Thesis

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants will normally possess a minimum 2.1 honours primary degree in business or a cognate discipline (e.g. HRM). An interview may form part of the application process. Applicants who cannot satisfy the minimum primary degree requirement may be accepted on the basis of relevant professional experience in the field of human resource management, industrial relations, training and development, employment policy, or related field.

In the case of international students, applicants must hold a qualification that is equivalent to an Irish or UK honours bachelor's degree (NQAI level 8). The degree must be in a discipline relevant to the postgraduate degree sought. To find out if you have the correct qualifications to apply for a programme at UL check the specific requirements for your home country.

Where candidates are non-native English language speakers, the candidate should meet the University’s English Language Requirements.

DELIVERY

A variety of approaches are employed in the delivery of the programme, including lectures, experiential learning, laboratory workshops, role plays supervised research, reflective practice, and regular feedback opportunities from both faculty and peers. Students benefit from an educational experience that is balanced in terms of group and individual work, theoretical and practical content, and knowledge and skills-based assessment.

The MSc in HRM is designed to be completed through 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time study.
Attendance for the part-time variant is one evening per week each semester.
There are two semesters per year.
Attendance for the full time variant is two evenings per week each semester.
There is also an international study trip which takes places over 5 days.

The programme is delivered as follows:

One year full time: Two days per week (Monday 4pm-10pm and Thursday 4pm-10pm).

Two year part time: One day per week

5-day International Study abroad trip

GRADUATES & CAREERS

MSc in HRM graduates work in multinational, public and indigenous sectors and are employed in a wide variety of positions including employee relations, training and development, HR consultancy, strategic partner roles and recruitment and selection See below graduate testimonials:

"The renowned MSc in HRM from UL was an excellent way to achieve CIPD qualification at the highest level, without which, senior HR career opportunities are rare. The PT programme suited me as a fulltime working mother of two small boys! Lecturers and professors were passionate, supportive, committed experts and academics, particularly regarding research of US MNCs. Comparative international elements of the course added further significance. The diverse group of students ranged from recent graduates to senior HR Managers across the public and private sectors, whose animated participation during lectures added further value and interest, providing an important network of professionals with whom to build relationships afterwards. This qualification provided me with a promotion, as well as the knowledge, skills and confidence to progress in HR at a strategic level. My thesis “Acquiring and Sharing Tacit Knowledge” was successfully implemented in work, and has equipped me with essential research abilities to apply knowledge and theory to practice. I would highly recommend this course to anyone pursuing a career in HR."

Clodagh Blighe – HR Manager Ireland, MICROS – MSc in HRM Graduate 2012

"I found the MBS extremely interesting and beneficial for a variety of reasons; the excellent quality of the guest speakers, the range and practical relevance of topics covered on each module and the interaction with fellow students on the programme all provided a great source of learning. The use of work based assignments and presentations as an assessment tool was also very effective and of great practical benefit. Overall I would recommend the MBS programme to human resource management practitioners so as to ensure best practice in their workplace."

Nikki O’Neill (2008) - HR Human Resource Management Advisor – OBI

"Not only has the MBS in HRM provided me with an understanding of the competitive and regulatory framework within which organisations act but also provided the fundamental skills required to meet the challenges facing HR managers. I really enjoyed the way the subjects were taught – the practical side to the MBS in HRM included interactive workshops, classroom presentations, group projects and guest lecturers. There are a vast range of subjects ranging from economics and law to negotiations and psychology. I completed my thesis in Change Management and subsequently, began to build my career along similar lines. On completing my Masters, I began working for a Management Consultancy firm in the UK, Accenture. My masters definitely opened up doors for me abroad and gave me a starting point for my career in consultancy. The MBS in HRM is fully accredited by the CIPD, something that is recognized across the world and essential in order to progress in Human Resource Management field or to enhance your business knowledge."

Ciara Crowley (2008) - Management Consultancy Analyst, Accenture

"As a recent graduate of the MBS in Human Resource Management, I found the course to be hugely valuable to me both in the context of my overall appreciation of the subject matter and also in the immediacy of my current role as a Senior HR Project Manager within a large multinational organisation. The subject matter was delivered by teaching staff who are both experts in and passionate about their respective disciplines. Most importantly, I believe the seminal focus of the program is to empower students with a robust confidence to progress within the industry."

Morgan Danaher (2009) - PayCentre Operations Manager & Snr HR Project Manager, Ceridian

"As a Graduate of the MBS in HRM I have found that the support provided by the faculty has continued since my graduation. Lecturers and coordinators of this course are regularly in contact to notify Graduates of any relevant job vacancies. In my experience, I have found that they not only contact to notify of these opportunities but are available to provide advice and guidance on how best to develop a career in the HR field. I have no doubt that the experience I have gained in the workplace so far would not be possible had I not completed the MBS in HRM. I would highly recommend this programme to anyone hoping to pursue a career in HR.”

Rachel McCarthy (2011) - HR Department, Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd

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