MSc in Human Resource Management

at University College Dublin

The curriculum comprises a blend of core and option modules (2 + 5), and a Research Project in the Summer Term
 

To qualify for CIPD membership students must complete specific CIPD-accredited modules. 
 

Autumn Trimester       

• Concepts in Industrial Relations and Human Resources

• Human Resource Management
   

Spring Trimester 

Option modules

• Managing Conflict in Organisations

• Employment Law
   

Summer Trimester

Option modules

• Employment Relations in Ireland

• Reward Management 

• International HRM

• Gender Equality and Diversity 

• HRM Technology, Analytics and Digital Innovation

• Work & Employment in a Global Economy
   

Option modules

• Research Project: HRM and Business 

• Developing Competencies for HR Leadership

• Managing Workplace Learning

• Cross-Cultural Management

• The Science of Teams

• Creative Problem Solving

• Leadership and Team Management

• Innovation: Disruption & Design
   

Please be advised that option modules listed are indicative of what has been delivered in previous years. What is offered each academic year is subject to change.

Taught Master's:  A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version.  The non-academic version is not accepted.

Taught Master's: A minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section.
 

General Requirements

• Standard XII

• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

• Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)

• Intermediate Exam (some state boards)

• Higher/Senior School Certificate/Examination (most state boards)

• Average is calculated on best 5 recognised subjects

• CBSE/AISSCE/CUSCE/ISC - English Language 80% OR IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent

• A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Business/Commerce/Business Administration, Social Science, Psychology, Economics, Law, Accounting or a related area.

•  A primary degree with a minimum of three years’ work experience in Human Resource Management or employment relations.

The cost of studying at University College Dublin varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay €22600 annually, to study in University College Dublin.

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.  
 

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).
 

90% of our graduates from this programme were employed after 6 months across a range of industry sectors. (Source: Latest Graduate Outcomes Survey, published in November 2021)
 

Potential careers for our graduates include:

• Recruitment Consultant

• Talent Performance Specialist

• HR Business Partner

• Staffing Associate

• Personnel Officer

• Client Services