Human Resource Management (HRM) is the function within an organisation that focuses on managing people. The objective is having the right people in the right place at the right time. The HRM function deals with recruiting and selecting employees, appraising their performance, deciding what rewards are appropriate, providing suitable training and development opportunities, and providing mechanisms for reducing and avoiding conflicts. Managing people is challenging and the course assists with building a work environment where employees are more motivated.
Course Structure
In the Human Resource Management option at Year 3, students study specialist HR subjects in more detail including: Contemporary HRM; Organisational Behaviour and Employment Law.
Is this course for you?
If you like working with people, this course should be of interest to you. If you would like to know how to bring together and motivate a team of people who want to achieve something together, this course provides you with the skillset and knowledge on how to do this.
Special Features:
Work Placement is an integral part of the course in Year 3.
Maximum flexibility enabling students to choose a speciality after Year 2.
The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Exit Awards:Higher Certificate in Business (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Business Financial Accounting 1 (M)
Business Financial Accounting 2 (M)
Communications and Academic Writing (M)
Data Analysis for Business 1 (M)
Microeconomics (M)
Macroeconomics (M)
IT for Business 1 (M)
Management in Action (M)
An Introduction to Management Theory (M)
Business Psychology 1 (M)
Quantitative Techniques 1 (M)
Quantitative Techniques 2 (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Business Cost Accounting (M)
Business Management Accounting (M)
Data Analysis for Business 2 (M)
Macroeconomy of Ireland (M)
Business Law 1 (M)
Business Law 2 (M)
Human Resource Management 1 (M)
Supply Chain Management (M)
Introduction to Marketing (M)
Contemporary Marketing Practice (M)
Business Psychology 2 (E)
Intermediate Financial Accounting 2 (E)
Intermediate Financial Accounting 1 (E)
Human Resource Management 2 (E)
IT for Business 2 (E)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 3
Semester 5
Semester 6
Organisational Behaviour 1 (M)
Work Placement (E)
Employment Law for Human Resource Management 1 (M)
Business Internship Project (E)
Contemporary Issues in HRM (M)
Business English 2 (E)
People Management Functions (M)
The Global Economy 2 (E)
Applied Human Resource Management 1 (M)
Corporate Finance (E)
Business English 1 (E)
Business Information Systems 3 (E)
Managerial Economics (E)
Enterprise Development II (E)
Strategic Service and CX Excellence (E)
Global Supply Chain Management (E)
Purchasing and Supplier Management (E)
New Product Innovation (E)
Business Finance (E)
Marketing for Services (E)
Operations Management for Business (E)
Study Semester Abroad (E)
Business Information Systems 1 (E)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Entry Requirements
5 subjects: 06/H7 English or Irish: O6/H7 Mathematics: O6/H7
What follow-on study opportunities are available?
Graduates are elligble to proceed to Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Human Resource Management (NFQ Level 8) year 4.
What exemptions will I receive?
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Notes
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What will I be able to do when I finish the course?
A business degree in HRM is internationally recognised and offers a passport for graduates to work anywhere in the world. Careers in HRM are varied and include: generic HR management, specialist HR roles such as HR recruitment; training and learning coordinator; talent manager; HR leadership; organisational and change coordinator. Graduates may find employment in the private or public sector across all industries including: banking; education; retail and manufacturing.
