Human Resource Management

Overview

The course is designed to meet the needs of those working in human resources/training and development or for someone aspiring to a career in the discipline. The course also attracts line managers, supervisors and team leaders who wish to gain people management skills.

Start Date

September 2024

Course Delivery

Year 1

• Semester One – Mondays & Wednesdays, 6pm – 10pm
• Semester Two – Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6pm – 10pm

Year 2

• Semester One – Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm – 10pm Semester Two – Mondays & Wednesdays 6pm – 10pm

Year 3

• Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm – 10pm

Please note that students in Year 2 & 3 are required to attend lectures and workshops on some Saturdays during the Semester.  

Dates will be advised in advance. This degree has an embedded award at Level 6 whereby all students who successfully complete year 1 of the programme will be awarded a Certificate in HR Management and Development.

Award

Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management (Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications)

What will I study?

Modules

Year 1

• Creativity, Innovation & Teamwork
• Introduction to Human Resource Management
• Training and Development (2 X 5 credit modules)
• Employment Law
• Employee Relations
• Employee Behaviour & Motivation
• Recruitment and Selection
• Performance Management
• Human Resource IT
• Organisational Behaviour
• Communications for Business

Year 2

• Statistics & Accounting
• People Resourcing Skills
• Law (2 x 5 credit modules)
• Industrial Relations (2 x 5 credit modules)
• Current Issues in People Management
• Management Practices
• Diversity Management
• Integrated Case Study (10 credits)
• Economic Data and Principles

Year 3

• Learning & Training
• Employee Rewards (2 x 5 credit modules)
• Corporate Strategy Development,
• Human Resource Strategy (2 x 5 credit modules)
• Training and Testing
• Health and Safety (2 x 5 credit modules)
• HRM Profession Project
• Research Methods for HRM
• Project Management Framework

Entry Requirements

The minimum requirements are Grade D3 (ordinary level) in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate, to include Mathematics and either English or Irish. Mature students will be considered on an individual basis. This course is offered on a modularised basis and requires participants to attain 60 credits in each year.

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

€185 per 5 credit module (inc.exam fee)

Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €300 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee. 

Note: You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply now' button, you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you, and you wish to accept it.

Progression

Graduates of this degree are eligible for membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CDP).

Graduates from the BA in Human Resource Management can progress to BA (Honours) in Human Resource Management or to the Honours Bachelor of Business via one semester of Bridging Studies.