Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science in Human Resource Management in Ireland

Institutions Offering Master of Science in Human Resource Management

•  Dublin Business School, Dublin  
  Course entry requirements
  (i) A minimum second-class second-division (2.2) honours bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in a cognate area. Cognate subjects include HR, marketing, management or another related business discipline.
  
  (ii) A minimum second-class second-division (2.2) honours undergraduate bachelor degree or Higher Diploma in a non-cognate area plus 3–5 years’ professional experience in a related field.
  
  (iii) Applicants who do not have a Level 8 qualification and who have at least 3 years’ work experience may also be considered through the College’s normal RPL procedures. Relevant professional experience will be taken into account and individuals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis through DBS RPL procedures. Relevant professional experience will be taken into account and individuals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis through DBS RPL procedures.
  
  (iv) Applicants whose first language is not English and who have not previously undertaken a degree taught in English, must provide evidence of proficiency in English language equivalent to B2+ or above on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). This must be evidenced through a recognised English Language test such as IELTS, Cambridge Certificate or DBS English Assessment. Test certificates should be dated within the last two years to be considered valid.
  
  Course duration:
  (i) Full-time: 1 year
  (ii) Part-time: 2 years
  
  Course content
  -Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  -Human Capital Management and Organisational Behaviour
  -Employment Law
  -HR Analytics
  -Reinventing Performance Management
  -Dynamic Leadership Development
  -Applied Strategic Management
  -Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management
  -Research Methods
  -Dissertation / Applied Project
•  University of Limerick, Limerick  
  Course entry requirements
  -A minimum 2:2 honours primary degree (National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in a relevant discipline (for example human resource management; work and organisational psychology; business management). However, applicants with cognate backgrounds (where they must have studied at least some of the following subjects in their undergraduate degrees – management, organisational behaviour, employment relations, industrial relations, employment law, individual psychology, social psychology, learning, conflict management, strategy) will also be considered. An interview (face-to-face, or via telephone/skype) will normally form part of the application process. Applicants who do not meet the minimum primary degree requirement may be considered on the basis of relevant professional experience in the field of human resource management, industrial relations, training and development, employment policy, or related field.
  
  What to Include with your Application
  -Qualification transcripts and certificates
  -A copy of your birth certificate/passport
  -A 1 page personal statement that outlines your interest in the programme and how your undergraduate education and/or work experiences are a ‘fit’ with the entry requirements of the programme
  -If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
  If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
  • English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
  AND
  • English language competency certificate
  
  Course duration: 1 Year Full-Time or 2 Years Part-Time
•  Dublin City University, Dublin  
  Delivery Modes: Full-Time
  
  Duration: 1 year
  
  About the course:
  The objectives of the programme are to provide graduates with:
  
  An in-depth understanding of the theories and conceptual frameworks underpinning people management.
  
  Insights into the latest developments in HRM.
  
  An understanding of the strategic level of analysis at which business decisions are made and of the links between management of human resources, business strategy, finance and performance.
  
  Expertise in cross-cultural management, industrial relations and managing human resources internationally.
  
  Opportunities to acquire the professional competencies required to work successfully in a human resource management environment or as a manager engaged in managing human resources.
  
  The skills to undertake and implement organizational level research.
  
  The only Masters of its kind in Ireland to recognized by the Society of HRM, the largest global HR professional body.
  A strong focus on leadership and personal and career development, and the application of theory to the practice of HRM
  Graduates will qualify for associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development
  Ranked in the World’s Top 30 MSc in Human Resource Management by Eduniversal Best Masters Rankings 2016
  DCU Business School is accredited by AACSB, a standard reached by only 5% of business schools worldwide reflecting its established international reputation for high quality graduates.
•  Trinity College Dublin, Dublin  
  Duration: 1 Year Full-Time
•  Technological University Dublin, Dublin  
  Duration: 2 years

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