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MSc Human Resource Management

Structured to navigate the dynamic global landscape of Human Resource Management (HRM), our MSc combines an in-depth theoretical grounding with the latest practical skills and approaches.

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Duration

1 year (Full – time)
2 years (Part – time)

Starting Date

September

Tuition Fee

For information about tuition fees, please contact UCD using the enquiry form.

Location

Dublin, Ireland

About the programme

HRM is a vital component of business strategy and vision. This course equips future HRM professionals with the skills, expertise and knowledge required to pursue a successful career in HRM. You will develop capabilities in a range of critical areas including HR analytics, performance management, talent development, sustainability, employment relations, international HRM, strategic HRM, and change management.

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the course is suitable for students with an undergraduate degree in Business, or degrees in areas such as Social Science, Psychology, Economics, Politics or Law.

The Human Resource Management and Employment Relations Group at UCD is an internationally recognised centre for the study of HRM and ER. The UCD HRM and ER Group combines professional expertise in practice and policy development with a commitment to excellent research. Engagement with the practical worlds of employment relations and human resource management is a core programme feature. The modules are taught by a mixture of full-time academic faculty researching in the field of HRM and Employment Relations and HR practitioners. This ensures that students graduate with a range of theoretical, analytical, critical and practical skills and knowledge.

Students of the MSc in Human Resource Management are prepared for a career in private and public sector organisations, employer associations and trade unions and the research, consultancy and teaching professions.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are traditionally employed in a wide range of sectors (private and public sector organisations, trade unions, research and consultancy) and companies (Google, Microsoft, Facebook, LinkedIn, Diageo, Accenture, Mercer and PwC, amongst others).

Potential careers for our graduates include:
HR Consultant
Talent Performance Specialist
HR Business Partner
HR Generalist
Employee Relations Specialist

Courses modules include:

Employment Relations
Strategic Human Resource Management
HRM, Climate Change and Sustainability
HRM Business Alignment, Technology and Change Management
Developing Competencies for HR Leadership
Strategic Talent Enablement

Student Testimonial

“This course offered me a rich introduction to key HR topics such as employment law, talent development and people analytics, brought to life through highly engaging and interactive lectures. I was especially impressed by the support and dedication of the lecturers. Another highlight was the meaningful connections that I made with both classmates and faculty, helping me to create a strong professional and social network.”

MSc Human Resource Management 2024, Cathal Ryan