Programme Overview

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This programme offers core skills and knowledge in human resource management and has a strong focus on practical HR skills as well as theory. The programme will cover key skills in recruitment and selection, improving organisational performance, employment law and managing the HR function. The programme will benefit a wide range of people who need HRM skills to perform effectively.

Who is the Programme for?

This programme is for people working in HR, managers wanting a better knowledge of HR, and people wishing to develop a career in HR. The wide range of participants from different industries and job roles will be a vital part of your learning experience.

Student Profile

Orlaith Wixted - “The course was delivered in a very practical manner. The lecturers had strong HR expertise. I found the scheduling of the course allowed me to get on with my full-time job.”

Duration

October - June 2011

Schedule

Two evenings per week 18.15 - 22.00

Entry Requirements

This programme is designed to appeal to those at work or seeking to change career into human resources. There are no specific academic requirements with applicants considered based on relevant work and other experience.

Award

CIPD Diploma in Human Resource Management. The programme leads to CIPD qualification and assists graduates in gaining associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). CIPD qualifications and membership are often required by employers seeking to hire HR staff. A separate membership fee must be paid directly to CIPD, upon qualification. To gain associate membership, students may be required to complete a work based assessment with CIPD. Graduates of the Diploma in HRM will gain exemptions from the BA in Human Resource Management.

Programme Fee

Course Fee Listing. Fees include tuition, registration assessment and capitation fees (Fees revised annually).

You can spread the cost of fees with our direct debit plan.

Modules

* Electives are subject to student numbers and may change.

Assessment is by means of assignments, skills assessments, projects and exams.

Programme Modules

Year 1
Business Issues & Context of HRM	Contemporary Development in ER
Developing Professional Practice	Employment Law
Improving Organisational Performance	Managing & Coordinating the HR function
Resourcing & Talent Management	Reward Management
Using Information in HR

Programme Location

IFSC Campus