Programme Overview

For this postgraduate course you can either Apply Online or download our application form.

This programme uniquely allows students to study over three consecutive semesters within one calendar year to receive the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Human Resource Management. Successful completion leads to Chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

This intensive programme has been developed in consultation with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). You will learn the latest concepts in managing for results, strategic management, people resourcing, employee relations, the legal environment and learning and development. The programme will deepen your insight into human resource management theories and allow you to understand them in dynamic business environments. You will be able to analyse business needs and deliver effective solutions that optimise the people resources of your organisation. combined with a practitioner recognised qualification in the area of human resource management, namely CIPD. This programme is geared towards people with a professional commitment to HR and professional development. The programme utilises an applied assessment methodology. The ability to work in a group setting and to engage in significant self-directed learning will be essential.

Who is the Programme for?

This programme is aimed primarily at those individuals seeking an academic qualification at postgraduate level

Student Profile

Brian Billings - “NCI has a really good location and even better staff. The level of HR expertise was outstanding.”

Duration

1 Calendar Year – 39 weeks.

Schedule

Friday 18.30 - 21.30 & Saturday 09.30 - 16.30.

Workshops: Approximately 16 workshops which take place on selected Wednesday evenings, 18.00-22.00 for the purposes of completing mandatory CIPD professional standards.

Additional Information

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in HRM comprises three semesters of study:

• Semester One (September to the end of December)
• Semester Two (January to early May)
• Semester Three (May to July)

Entry Requirements

Honours (level 8) primary degree (minimum 2nd class honours) in a cognate area. The college operates a Recognition of Prior Learning scheme (RPEL) meaning applicants who do not meet the normal academic requirements may be considered based on relevant work and other experience. This may be assessed using a written application and/ or interview.

Award

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Human Resource Management is awarded by HETAC at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications. Graduates with relevant work experience will be eligible to apply for chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) for which a membership fee will be payable directly to CIPD.

Students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in HRM have the option of continuing their studies to receive the award of Master of Arts in HRM (see MA HRM). Those students who transfer onto the MA in HRM programme will be required to complete an additional semester consisting of a research methods module and a minor dissertation. This award will allow transfer to level 9 research degrees and in some cases progression to taught doctoral programmes at level 10 on the NFQ.

Career Prospects

As a graduate of the Postgraduate Diploma/ MA in HRM you will have both a Masters and professional CIPD qualification and will be equipped to work in a variety of areas, such as general HR Management and Development together with more specialist roles within Training & Development, Recruitment, Talent Management, employee relations, industrial relations and recruitment.

Recent graduates are employed within HR functions in organisations including:

• Mercer
• Ab Mauri
• Third Force
• Google
• Goa Games
• Harvey Nichols
• Eirgrid
• IADT
• Ritz Carlton
• Paypal
• Dublin Airport Authority
• Helsinn Birex Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
• Tyco Electronics Ireland Limited
• Lifestyle Sports
• Peninsula Business Services
• Sanofi Aventis
• Jones Engineering
• JTI
• Estee Lauder
• ESBI Engineering

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

Programme Modules

Year 1
Employee Relations	Leading the Organisation
Learning & Development	Legal Environment
Management Report	Management Report Proposal
Managing for Results	People Management & Development
People Resourcing	Strategic Business Environment
Strategic HRM

Start Date

Friday 23rd September 2011

Programme Location

IFSC Campus