Human Resource Management Strategy & Practice - CIPD
The BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management Strategy and Practice provides learners with an in-depth knowledge of Human Resource Management (HRM), its core theories and application within the organisation.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
Three stages over 2 years
Delivery:
Blended (Live online evening classes with some face-to-face on campus classes). Evening weekdays are online and Saturdays on campus.
Indicative Schedule:
Two evenings per week 18.00-22.00 plus some Saturdays 09.00-18.00. Approximately 1 Saturday per month.
Entry Requirements
The course is designed to appeal to those at work or seeking to re-enter the workforce. There are no specific academic requirements with applicants considered based on work and other experience. Applicants under 21 will be assessed based on Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
Note that applicants with a CIPD Diploma in Professional Human Resource Practice (HRM) from NCI may apply to enter directly at stage 2 of this degree programme.
Any applicant with substantial experience may be eligible for module exemptions from Stage 2 only. You can apply by showing evidence of prior learning based on your employment/relevant academic experience.
Laptop Requirement
All students applying to NCI must have access to a laptop that will allow them to attend classes online and, where relevant, to participate in on-campus learning. Some students may be able to avail of the Student Laptop Loan Scheme, subject to eligibility.
Careers / Further progression
Award and Progression
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management Strategy and Practice is awarded by QQI at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications. This award will allow progression to level 9 courses on the NFQ such as NCI’s MA in Human Resource Management.
Note that students may exit after completing stage 1 (60 credits) and receive a Diploma in HRM Strategy and Practice awarded by QQI at level 7 on the NFQ. Students who leave after successful completion of Stage 1 are eligible for Associate membership of CIPD.
Further information
Start Date: September 2024.
Fees €4,100 per stage. (€12,300 total fee). Full degree encompasses 3 stages. (Fees revised annually). Spread the cost with our direct debit plan.
Application: Apply online at www.ncirl.ie
Course Description
The BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management Strategy and Practice provides learners with an in-depth knowledge of Human Resource Management (HRM), its core theories and application within the organisation. The programme provides you with an in-depth knowledge of the key skills required of the human resource professional.
Core business modules including Business Law, Finance & Accounting for HR Professionals, Management Theory and Practice are covered as well as modules which are essential for HR practitioners e.g.: Resourcing and Talent Planning, Employment Law, Employee Relations, Learning and Development, Diversity and Change & Organisational Development. The programme also covers modules which explore new and evolving HR practices such as HR Analytics, Strategic HRM, and Contemporary Issues in HRM.
Our experienced faculty and the block delivery nature of the programme enables the course to offer you an interesting range of HRM and business assignments that will see you undertake a variety of activities from critically assessing approaches to HRM taken in real organisations to conducting recruitment and selection activities. This emphasis on practical and academic skills development together with industry experienced expert lecturers will make for a fulfilling learning experience.
Upon successful completion of the degree, you will become CIPD qualified and achieve Professional Membership of CIPD at the Associate Member level. CIPD qualifications and membership are often required by employers seeking to hire Human Resources / Learning & Development professionals.
How is the course delivered?
The course is delivered over three stages with each stage consisting of two intensive blocks with a short break built-in after completion of each block and over the summer period.
Submission deadlines and exams may fall within the break period.
This course is supported with online materials that supplement classroom-based lectures.
Typically, the schedule would be:
Stage 1
Block One
September to mid-December 2024
Break
Block Two
Mid-January to mid-late April 2025
Break
Stage 2
Block Three
Mid-May to mid-August 2025
Break
Block Four
Mid-September to mid-December 2025
Break
Stage 3
Block Five
Mid-January to mid-April 2026
Break
Block Six
May to August 2026
Who is the course for?
The programme is designed to suit the needs of part-time students requiring a professional CIPD recognised qualification and is aimed at people already working in HRM or intending to move into the area.
Stage 1
• Academic Writing
• HR Professional Practice
• Resourcing and Talent Planning
• Employment Law
• HRM in the Corporate Framework
• Reward Management
• Introduction to Employee Relations
Stage 2
• Finance & Accounting for the HR Professional
• Management Theory and Practice
• Organisational Behaviour
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Learning and Development
• Ethics & Corporate Governance
• Essentials of Business Law
Stage 3
• Strategic HRM
• Contemporary Issues in HRM
• Change and Organisational Development
• Economic and Social Policy
• Contemporary Issues in IR
• HR Analytics
This course is delivered with online lectures and online learning materials and, subject to guidelines, supported by classroom-based learning events. This gives students the opportunity to meet up in the college and speak directly with lecturers and fellow learners.
Course information: 1800 221 721
Reception: (01) 4498500
Email: admissions@ncirl.ie
Web: www.ncirl.ie
We are located at:
Mayor St, IFSC,
Dublin 1,
D01 K6W2