Program Overview
The Human Resource Management at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Human Resource Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 17,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,850 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Resource Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Human Resource Management
- Concepts in IR and HRM
- Employment Relations in Ireland
- Employee Resourcing
- Employment Law
- Managing Industrial Relations
- Managing Conflict in Organisations
- Developing Competencies for HR Leadership
- Work and Employment in the Global Economy
- Managing Workplace Learning
- Gender, Equality & Diversity
- Research Project plus one option
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You will need one of the following:
- A minimum second-class honours degree in business or a finance related area.
or - An honours Higher Diploma in Business Studies.
or - A primary degree with a minimum of three years\xc2\xb4 work experience in the specialisation you are applying for a related area.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,850 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,850 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Blackrock, Dublin
The Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is the graduate business school of the University College Dublin (UCD) and is located in Blackrock, Dublin, Ireland, on the site of the former...
University Profile- Start Date September 2025
- Language English
- Duration 12 months