MSc Human Resource Management

This programme has been designed specifically to enable students to develop a successful career in the broad HR domain.  The strategic focus to the programme encourages students to strengthen their critical thinking skills regarding the role of the HR function in contemporary firms. Modules have been carefully designed to capture the realities of the HR profession with specific focus on emerging and significant issues such as data analytics, healthy organisations, and talent development. The teaching team on this programme is made up of world-class academics and expert practitioners. There is a strong focus on professional development skills in the programme to help prepare students for the next step in their career.  In the Applied Research Project students will partner with an organisation to conduct research on a real-life HR issue, developing their consultancy, communication, and analytic skills. The programme is closely linked to the Human Resource Research Centre, (HRRC)  in Cork University Business School (CUBS) and the importance of developing a professional network is emphasised with regular guest lectures, workshops and masterclasses scheduled throughout the course. As a Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development CIPD accredited course, students will use this programme as a launchpad for the development of their career. 

Registration for CIPD membership is required of all successful applicants commencing this programme.