University of Limerick - Human Resource Management

Course Overview/Contact:

Application Deadline:  28 April 2017 

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 decision making and change management, negotiations and conflict

management, International HRM, HRD, employment law and industrial relations. A 5-day International Study abroad trip is also included in the programme.

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

CONTACT

Course Leader: Dr. Noreen Heraty                                                        
Department of Personnel and Employment Relations                                                                                 
Course Co-ordinator: Kathy Ryan
Fax : 353-61-213489
Email : noreen.heraty@ul.ie  or kathy.ryan@ul.ie
Web : MSc in Human Resource Management

Graduate Profile:

Human Resources Management
Student Liam Vaughan

Human Resources Management
Lecturer Dr. Sarah McCurtin

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

The MSc in HRM at UL will challenge your HR thinking and workplace practices and consequently make you a better student, but more importantly, a more capable HR practitioner. There is an excellent blend of academic and practical coursework on the programme. The assessments cater for all learning styles and have a strong emphasis on continuous learning, which is most effective. I found the lecturers to be enthusiastic and approachable, willing to give their time to assist you in addressing any questions or queries, be it on course work or workplace issues. UL and the MSc in HRM has been the right choice for me in developing my career. I can highly recommend this course and UL as a platform for continuous personal development.

Philip Ducie, HR Manager - Agri Division, Dairygold Co-operative Society Limited – MSc in HRM Graduate 2013

Programme Content:

Autumn Semester	Spring Semester	Summer Semester
PM5301 Human Resource Management in Transition PM6131 Research Methods PM6312 Comparative Industrial Relations PM6141 Psychology of Decision Making & Organisational Change CO6001 Professional Development 1	LA5002 Irish and European Labour Law PM6112 Theory & Practice of Negotiations: Workshop PM6321 Human Resource Development PM6052 International Human Resource Management PM6092 International Workshop CO6002 Professional Development 2 PM6122 Research Skills Development	Alternative Exit Route- Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management PM6033 Dissertation 1 PM6043 Dissertation 2

 
Part-time Variant

Year 1	Year 2
Autumn Semester Human Resource Management in Transition Psychology of Strategic Decision Making Organisational Change	Autumn Semester Organisational Research Design & Methods Comparative Industrial Relations
Spring Semester Irish and European Labour Law Theory and Practice of Negotiations: Workshop	Spring Semester Human Resource Development International Human Resource Management International Workshop (3 credits)
Summer Semester (end of year 2) Alternative Exit Route- Graduate Diploma in Human Resource ManagementPM6033 Dissertation 1 PM6043 Dissertation 2

 

Content of modules can be found by using the search option on the book of modules.

Entry Requirements:

Applicants will possess 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). However, students from cognate backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. 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.

What to Include with your Application

• Qualification transcripts and certificates
• English language qualification if English is not your first language
• Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English.
• A copy of your birth certificate (long document)

Guidelines on Completing your Application

• To ensure a speedy assessment of your application, please upload the above documents with your application form.
• Please title appropriately any documents you are uploading with the application form, for example "Supporting Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.

English Language Requirements

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

Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:

• Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
• Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
• TOEFL – 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
• IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6 in any one component.
• English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
• GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
• University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade A
• GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6

Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.

International Students
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.