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Bachelor of Arts (Hons)—HRM

Bachelor of Arts (Hons)—Human Resource Management

This part-time programme explores the subjects essential to effective human resource management. Alongside such important topics as performance management, employee relations and leadership theories, students address the fundamentals of employment law and the management of organisational change.  They also take subjects of general import to all parts of the wider public service, including  economics and strategic management.

Audience

This degree appeals to those interested in the management of people and the development of human resources.

Delivery and Duration

This programme takes four academic years. It includes two interim awards (certificate and diploma). It begins in late September and ends with examinations in mid-April. It can be taken in three different ways:

• Evening lectures at the IPA in Dublin
• Evening lectures at selected regional centres
• Distance education

All students attend several weekend seminars and tutorials at the IPA.

Programme Content

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Economics

Organisational Behaviour

Human Resource Management

Economics

Law

Organisation and Management

Economics

Employee Relations

Irish Government and Politics

Economics

Employee Resourcing, Developing and Performance Management

Human Resource Leadership and Strategy

Principles of Management

European Studies

Administrative Law

Strategic Management

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the National University of Ireland (NUI).

Assessment

This programme is assessed through assignments and final examinations.

Fees, Enrolment Procedures and Admissions

The IPA’s Undergraduate Brochure provides all this information. Click here

What former students say

“This course greatly benefited my career, broadened my interests and improved my confidence.”

        —Fiona Morrissey.

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Tel: +353 1 240 3600
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