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Brief Description
With a strategic and international focus the MSc in HRM equips HR professionals to manage the increasing complexity and challenges in the modern HR function. The programme is CIPD accredited at the highest level.
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), the MSc in HRM has a strategic, International and sustainability focus reflecting the critical concerns of the HR function within contemporary organisations. HR professionals today face multiple challenges in their roles, working in an increasingly complex environment.
These challenges include managing transformational change, globalisation, sustainability, digitalisation, diversity and inclusion, balancing operational and strategic issues and managing competing demands from multiple stakeholders. The MSc in HRM is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to meet these challenges.
Our modules focus on equipping students with the core knowledge and theory underpinning effective people management including managing conflict, creating environments for sustainable and decent work, talent management, learning and development, international and contemporary issues in HRM and employment relations.
Double Degree Opportunity
This programme offers a dual degree opportunity at the following French partners: Audencia Business School (Nantes), Excelia Business School (La Rochelle), Neoma Business School (Reims or Rouen), Rennes Business School, and Toulouse Business School. The dual degree opportunity involves studying for a second year at the dual degree partner, at the end of which students will receive their MSc. from the University of Limerick as well as a Masters from the dual degree partner.
| Tuesday and part-time year 1 | Thursday and part-time year 2 | |
| Full Time HRM Autumn | PM6401 Contemporary HRM and Sustainable Work (9 ECTS credits)
PM6411 The Psychology of Leading People and Organisations (9 ECTS credits)
| C06001 Professional Development 1 (3 ECTS credits)
PM6421 Researching Work and Employment (9 ECTS credits)
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Full Time HRM Spring
| PM6402 Conflict Resolution in the Employment Relationship (9 ECTS credits)
PM6412 The Transformation of Work in a Global Context (9 ECTS credits)
| C06002 Professional Development 2 (3 ECTS credits)
PM6422 Learning and Development (9 ECTS credits)
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| Summer | Dissertation PM6033 and PM6043 (30 ECTS credits) | |
On campus classes will begin and 10 and finish no later than 6pm
Content of modules can be found by using the search option on the book of modules.
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 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 or 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
- Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements
Guidelines on Completing your Application
•To ensure a speedy assessment of your application, please upload the above documents with your application form – your application cannot be assessed until relevant documentation is uploaded
•Please title appropriately any documents you are uploading with the application form, for example "Supporting Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.
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
EU Full-time: TBC Part-time: €5,500
Non- EU Full-time: TBC Part-time: €10,200 per annum
*Please note year two fees are subject to change
Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.)
This programme will be of interest to those interested in pursuing careers in the following areas:
•Human Resource Management (generalist or specialist roles)
•Learning and Development
•Talent Management
•Management Consultancy
•Management and Leadership Development
•Employee Relations
“One year ago, I’ve decided to embrace a new challenge. I moved to Ireland to study Human Resources and I must say, it was one of the best experiences of my life. The masters itself, empowered me to expand and deepen my knowledge and skills. Classes were inspiring, as we were challenged to think out of the box and be critical with the new topics we were exploring. Current examples of what is happening nowadays were presented all the time so we could have a real idea of everything we were learning. Additionally, we had the opportunity to participate in several activities which allowed us to better understand today’s marketplace and enterprises. There was also a focus on training our behavioural skills and attitudes, thus showing a concern in our professionalism and work ethic.
Being far from our own country and apart from the ones we love is not always a bed of roses, however I got to know the most welcoming, friendly, kind, and cheerful people I could ever asked for. The university was surrounded by this contagious Irish culture which had a great impact in my motivation and made the time spent working even better. I'm proud to say I’ve found in the University of Limerick a second home, where I’ve made wonderful memories which I will never forget. It was definitely a remarkable journey which allowed me to grow as a professional and also as a person. And now that I’m graduated, it is a huge honour to say that I belong to this Institution”. Sofia Rodrigues from Portugal, MSc in HRM (Full-time) Graduate 2017
“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