The DCU MSc in Human Resource Management prepares students to become leaders in people management and organisational change. The innovative and distinguishing features of the programme are its emphasis on enhancing HR and leadership capability, the importance given to building professional competencies and a focus on international elements of management. You will also develop insights into the latest developments in HRM, including cross-cultural management, people management, and the strategic importance of the HR function.
The CIPD Dissertation Prize and the Michael Loughnane Prize are awarded for the best dissertations in the MSc in Human Resource Management at Dublin City University. These prestigious awards are presented to deserving candidates during the autumn graduation ceremony by the respective sponsors.
| College | Dublin City University (DCU) |
| Course ID | 191566 |
| Course Location | Glasnevin, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 9 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | Dublin City University |
| Course Duration | 1 year full-time |
| Career Path | The MSc in HRM annual alumni survey provides strong evidence that the programme is positioning graduates for a successful career in the HR profession. Of the graduates tracked, 98% are in employment, with 86% of these in dedicated HR roles. Notably, graduates have moved to positions of elevated seniority and responsibility. 12% of alumni are HR Directors or have Business Partner roles, while 14% are employed as HR Managers. Graduates will find employment with multinational companies, consultancy firms, the public sector and not-for-profit organisations. Graduates pursue specialist or generalist roles in human resource management, training and development, employee relations, research, consultancy, or as general managers, particularly in international firms. Recent employers include Intel Ireland, ESB International, Bristol Myers Squibb, Trinity Mirror Group PLC, Tesco Ireland, DELL, Google Ireland, Mazars Ireland, ePeople Recruitment and Smurfit Kappa Group. There are also opportunities for those wishing to undertake further study to doctoral level. Accreditation This programme is fully accredited by CIPD. Successful graduates thus qualify with both the Masters degree and a professional qualification (graduate membership of CIPD). It equips students to become leaders in the fast-changing world of HR or in international business where there are responsibilities for people management. TOP CURRENT EMPLOYERS 2019 graduates work in the following companies: Marsh Bank of America HR Company An Garda Siochana GAA Bord Bia PWC Ryanair |
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