Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management (HRM) is the strategic and coherent approach to managing an organisation’s most valued assets: the people working there who individually and collectively contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the business. This four-year, full-time programme will develop in you the knowledge, competencies and skills necessary to function effectively as an HRM professional in a business environment. The programme covers the breadth and depth of the HR profession, from small to large organisations in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors; from the fundamental to sophisticated, and local to global. The programme covers the key professional areas for the HRM professional stipulated by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and is accredited by the institute. You can avail of a work placement in Year 3, which will enable you to acquire real-world experience in a business setting. Placement partners include leading companies in all the key business sectors. This work is usually paid. Year 3, Semester 2, you can select either a work placement (see above) or study at one of our partner universities in Europe, where modules are delivered in the English language.

Upon graduation, you may proceed to postgraduate studies leading to the award of an MSc, MPhil, or PhD at research institutes and universities worldwide.