MSc in Human Resource Management

Program Overview

The MSc in Human Resource Management from UCD Smurfit School is a 12-month program designed to provide students with a research-based understanding of talent management, employment law, human relations, and business strategy. The program is accredited by the CIPD and offers unique opportunities for international exchange, internships, and awards, preparing students for successful careers in the field of HR.

Program Outline

MSc in Human Resource Management - UCD Smurfit School

Degree Overview:

The MSc in Human Resource Management is a 12-month full-time program designed to equip students with the theoretical grounding and practical skills needed to navigate the dynamic global landscape of HR. It emphasizes the increasing importance of HR in business strategy and vision, focusing on managing talent through a blend of behavioral and human sciences, personnel management, sustainability, employment law, and industrial relations.

Objectives:

• Provide a research-led professional education for students seeking careers in HRM and employment relations.
• Develop skills and expertise in managing talent within any organization.
• Equip students with theoretical, analytical, critical, and practical skills and knowledge.

Program Description:

• Open to applicants with an undergraduate degree in Business or related fields like Social Science, Psychology, Economics, Politics, or Law.
• Offers a unique opportunity to participate in exchange programs with the ILR School, Cornell University, and the EMLS (European Masters in Labour Studies).
• Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), making graduates eligible for CIPD Associate Membership.

Teaching:

• Taught by a combination of full-time academic faculty researching in HRM and Employment Relations and HR practitioners.
• Emphasizes research, independent inquiry, and critical engagement with major debates and issues.
• Integrates practical experience in industrial relations and human resource management.

Other:

• The Human Resource Management and Employment Relations Group at UCD is a center for internationally-renowned research and studies.
• The program is a CIPD Approved Centre, with CIPD membership recognized and highly regarded by employers.
• Two awards are available to students demonstrating exceptional ability: the MERC Partners /Spencer Stuart Award and the Richard Maher Memorial Medal.
• The program offers a strong emphasis on research and practical application, preparing students for successful careers in the field.