Code
SE414
Location
Carlow
Campus
Kilkenny Road
- Level Level 7
- Duration 3 Years
- CAO Points 214
- Credits 180
- Fees View details
What is the Course about?
Human Resource Management (HRM) is the function within an organisation that focuses on managing people. The objective is having the right people in the right place at the right time. The HRM function deals with recruiting and selecting employees, appraising their performance, deciding what rewards are appropriate, providing suitable training and development opportunities, and providing mechanisms for reducing and avoiding conflicts. Managing people is challenging and the course assists with building a work environment where employees are more motivated.
Course Structure
In the Human Resource Management option at Year 3, students study specialist HR subjects in more detail including: Contemporary HRM; Organisational Behaviour and Employment Law.
Is this course for you?
If you like working with people, this course should be of interest to you. If you would like to know how to bring together and motivate a team of people who want to achieve something together, this course provides you with the skillset and knowledge on how to do this.
Special Features:
- Work Placement is an integral part of the course in Year 3.
- Maximum flexibility enabling students to choose a speciality after Year 2.
- The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
- Exit Awards:Higher Certificate in Business (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2.
Year 1
| Module Name | Semester |
|---|---|
| Business Financial Accounting 1 (M) | Semester1 |
| IT for Business (M) | Semester1 |
| Microeconomics (M) | Semester1 |
| Quantitative Techniques 1 – Data Analysis (M) | Semester1 |
| Communications and Academic Writing (E) | Semester1 |
| French I (E) | Semester1 |
| Business Financial Accounting 2 (M) | Semester2 |
| Macroeconomics (M) | Semester2 |
| Management (M) | Semester2 |
| Quantitative Techniques 2 - Business Mathematics (M) | Semester2 |
| Business Psychology 1 (E) | Semester2 |
| French II (E) | Semester2 |
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 2
| Module Name | Semester |
|---|---|
| Business Applications 3 (M) | Semester1 |
| Business Law (M) | Semester1 |
| Human Resource Management 1 (M) | Semester1 |
| Introduction to Marketing (M) | Semester1 |
| Business Psychology 2 (E) | Semester1 |
| French III (E) | Semester1 |
| Intermediate Financial Accounting 1 (E) | Semester1 |
| Business Management Accounting (M) | Semester2 |
| Contemporary Marketing Practice (M) | Semester2 |
| Macroeconomy of Ireland (M) | Semester2 |
| Supply Chain Management (M) | Semester2 |
| Business Applications 3 (E) | Semester2 |
| French IV (E) | Semester2 |
| Human Resource Management 2 (E) | Semester2 |
| Intermediate Financial Accounting 2 (E) | Semester2 |
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 3
| Module Name | Semester |
|---|---|
| Business Information Systems 1 (M) | Semester1 |
| Contemporary Issues In HRM (M) | Semester1 |
| Organisational Behaviour 1 (M) | Semester1 |
| People Management Functions (M) | Semester1 |
| Business Finance (E) | Semester1 |
| French V (E) | Semester1 |
| Managerial Economics (E) | Semester1 |
| Operations Management for Business (E) | Semester1 |
| Purchasing and Supplier Management and Negotiation (E) | Semester1 |
| Work Placement (M) | Semester2 |
| Business Information Systems 3 (E) | Semester2 |
| Business Internship Project (E) | Semester2 |
| Corporate Finance for Business (E) | Semester2 |
| Enterprise Development II (E) | Semester2 |
| Global Supply Chain Management (E) | Semester2 |
| Strategic Service and CX Excellence (E) | Semester2 |
| The Global Economy 2 (E) | Semester2 |
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
What are the minimum entry requirements?
- 5O6/H7
- English or Irish O6/H7
- Mathematics O6/H7
What follow-on study opportunities are available?
Graduates are elligble to proceed to Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Human Resource Management (NFQ Level 8) year 4.
What exemptions will I receive?
-Notes
-What will I be able to do when I finish the course?
A business degree in HRM is internationally recognised and offers a passport for graduates to work anywhere in the world. Careers in HRM are varied and include: generic HR management, specialist HR roles such as HR recruitment; training and learning coordinator; talent manager; HR leadership; organisational and change coordinator. Graduates may find employment in the private or public sector across all industries including: banking; education; retail and manufacturing.
