MSc Human Resource Management

Our MSc Human Resource Management (HRM) program is designed to capture the realities of the contemporary Human Resource (HR) profession and seeks to develop the HR careers of our students. The program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) whose qualifications are the recognized professional standard for HR and training specialists working across Ireland, the UK, the Middle East, and Asia.

A mix of research-led academics and senior HR professionals teach in the program. Adopting a strategic focus, the MSc HRM equips HR professionals to successfully deal with the challenges facing the HR function in contemporary organizations. The duration of the program is one year for full-time students and two years for part-time students.

Why Choose this Course

This program has been designed specifically to enable students to develop a successful career in the broad HR domain. Our strategic focus encourages students to strengthen their critical thinking skills regarding the role of the HR function in contemporary firms.

We designed our MSc Human Resource Management modules carefully so that they capture the realities of the HR profession with a specific focus on emerging and significant issues such as data analytics, healthy organizations, and talent development. The teaching team on this program is made up of world-class academics and expert practitioners and there is a strong focus on professional development skills to help prepare students for the next step in their careers. A series of distinguished speakers from key international firms contribute to the delivery of the programme providing students with expert advice on the most important HR issues affecting the industry. The Applied Research Project allows students to conduct research on a real-life HR issue, developing their consultancy, communication, and analytic skills.

Connected Curriculum

Our learning approach also reflects our commitment to the Connected Curriculum where we emphasise the connection between students, learning, research and leadership through our vision for a Connected University. Our staff are at the forefront of this integrative approach to learning and will support you in making meaningful connections within and between disciplines such as human resources, business and management.

Human Resource Research Centre

We are closely linked to the Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC) in the Cork University Business School (CUBS) and the importance of developing a professional network is emphasised through this centre with regular guest lectures, workshops and masterclasses scheduled throughout the course.

Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development

As a Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) accredited course, students will use this MSc Human Resource Management programme as a launchpad for the development of their careers. Registration for CIPD membership is required of all successful applicants commencing this programme.

College of Business and Law Available Scholarships

We support our postgraduate community by offering scholarships and bursaries to prospective and current students. Please see the College of Business and Law Available Scholarships page for more information.