Program Overview
The Human Resource Management at Cork Institute of Technology is a MA programme in Business & Management 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 business & management. 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
- Tuition: EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cork, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Resource Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods (5 credits)
- International Corporate Strategy (5 credits)
- HRM in Context (5 credits)
- Organisational Coaching & Mentoring (5 credits)
- Enterprise Finance & Law (5 credits)
- Sourcing & Psychometric Testing (5 credits)
- Applied Corporate Strategy (5 credits)
- Employee Engagement (5 credits)
- Leading Managing & Developing People (5 credits)
- Training, Talent Development & Knowledge Management (5 credits)
- Reward and Incentive Management (5 credits)
- Performance Management (5 credits)
- Research Dissertation (30 credits)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management (Level 8) at grade H2.2 or higher. Graduates of cognate Honours programmes who have attained HR experience may also be eligible. The programme is offered on a modular basis and requires learners to attain 90 credits.
Online Applications is open for course commencing 7th September 2016.
Places are limited. Applications are assessed on a first come, first served basis.
Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of \xc2\x80500 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee.
Please attach and upload any documents such as transcripts, CV, other details relevant to the application..
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Cork Institute of Technology 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 Cork Institute of Technology
Cork Institute of Technology
Cork, Ireland
Cork Institute of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date October 2025
- Language English
- Duration 12 months