Human Resource Management

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Type of Programme
Part-time
Duration
1 Year
Course Code
CR_BHRMN_8
Entry Requirements
See details below
Application Deadline
10th September 2024
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 8

Caroline Conlon

T: 021 433 5900

Email: (email)

Overview

The BA (Honours) in Human Resource Management is a one year Level 8 add-on programme. This Level 8 Honours Degree will allow graduates to apply for Level 9 Masters programmes and will aid them as their career progresses to strategic roles in organisations.

The programme is designed to expose students to topical issues in the Human Resource Management discipline. This degree has been designed in consultation with industry to respond to changes that have taken place in the HR area. This consultation has informed the suite of modules and their  content.

 

Course Delivery

Semester 1 & 2 – Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm – 10pm.

Please note that students are required to attend lectures and workshops on some Saturdays during the Semester. Dates will be advised in advance.

 

Award

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications).

What will I study?

Modules

All modules are worth 5 credits (ECTS) unless otherwise noted.

Semester 1

  • Consultancy and Research
  • Organisational Development
  • Business Finance
  • eHRM
  • Occupational Psychology

Semester 2

  • Managing an International Workforce
  • Negotiation
  • Emerging Markets & Trends
  • Corporate Strategy Implementation
  • Employment Law
  • Consultancy Project, completed over the full academic year. 10 credits (ECTS)

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

View Modules

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management (Level 7) at grade H2.2 or higher. Graduates of cognate programmes may also be eligible. The programme is offered on a modular basis and requires learners to attain 60 credits.

 

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

€215 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.

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