Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Human Resource Management

Program Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Human Resource Management provides a comprehensive understanding of HR core disciplines, preparing individuals for senior management roles in HR. The program combines livestream and on-campus classes, using an applied approach to teaching. Graduates may be eligible for Chartered Membership of the CIPD and are equipped for careers in HR or wider organizational roles.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Human Resource Management offers a thorough understanding of human resources (HR) core disciplines.
• It helps individuals deliver effective business solutions that optimize the people resources of their organizations.
• The program prepares students to assume positions at a senior management level with a specific focus on human resource management.

Outline:

• Core Modules:
1. Leading and Managing 2. Human Resource Management in a Strategic Business Context 3. People Resourcing 4. Employment Law 5. Employee Relations 6. Managing and Developing Talent
• Elective Modules:
1. Strategic Reward Management (10 credits) 2. Organisational Design and Development (10 credits) 3. Mediation and Conflict Management (10 credits) 4. International HRM (5 credits) 5. HR Analytics (5 credits) 6. The Science of Decision Making (5 credits)
• Course Structure:
1. The course is delivered over three consecutive semesters within one calendar year. The program uses a blended learning approach, combining livestream classes with on-campus or campus stream classes. Indicative schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with some Saturday workshops.

Teaching:

• The program uses an applied approach to teaching, incorporating lectures, exercises, case study analysis, group activities, and independent learning.

Careers:

• Graduates may be eligible to apply for Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
• The program prepares students for senior management positions in HR or wider roles within an organization.

€7,600 per annum. (Fees revised annually) You can spread the cost of this course with a direct debit plan.