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Human Resource Management - MSc Programme content

Gain strategic skills for HR professions with UL’s flexible Human Resource Management – MSc.

Key information

NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major
Duration One year or two years
Attendance Full-time or Part-time
Programme type Taught, Professional / Flexible
Delivery In-person
Start date September
Award Masters (MSc)

Key information

  • 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 programme content

Core modules

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.

Core modules

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. 

Core modules

  • 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. 

Part-time programme content - Year 1

Core modules

Held on Tuesdays

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.

Core modules

Held on Tuesdays

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.
 

Part-time programme content - Year 2

Core modules

Held on Thursdays

  • Professional Development 1 (C06001) will assist students in identifying their talents and transform these into active strengths to develop their human capital and facilitate greater employability and subsequent career development. 
  • Researching Work and Employment (PM6421) equips students to conduct empirical and applied research for the dissertation component of the programme. 

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. 

Core modules

Held on Thursdays

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. 

Core modules

Held on Thursdays

  • 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.

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