The aim of this online MSc in Strategic People Management (Level 9) programme is to support the development of knowledge, skills, and competencies relevant and useful to HR professionals and non HR professionals already in or aspiring to HR or other roles that involve working with, managing or leading people in organisations. Key areas covered include the world of work, resourcing and talent management, personal and professional effectiveness, strategic HRM, strategic reward management, strategic employee relations, advanced diversity and inclusion and advanced employment law. The programme is focused on applying theory in practice and will include the completion of essays, work-based projects, reflective journals, learning logs and the demonstration of practical skills.On successful completion you will receive an MSc in Strategic People Management from the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) as well as Associate Member accreditation from the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development). Successful completion of this course will also enable you to apply for Chartered accreditation with CIPD.It is an online, part time, evening course that is delivered over two years (4 semesters). Students will attend live, online lectures, two evenings per week, for 3 hours each evening. Students will study two modules per semester, except in Semester 3 when they will do 3 modules. Semester 4 will consist of one module and a work based project. Lectures will be recorded and can be reviewed again later. You will be learning alongside other people who are working in the profession which will give you cutting edge knowledge of HR and allow you to build a strong network in HR for the future.
| Course Category | Human Resources, Business |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 2 years |
| Course Time | Part-time |
| Course Fee | 7200 |
| Entry Requirements | This course is open to applicants with a Level 8 degree, in any discipline, of 2.2 or higher. Applicants with other qualifications and with relevant work experience may also be considered through ATU's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme or to receive exemptions/credit from some parts of a programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work and career. Further information is available through www.atu.ie/recognition-of-prior-learning , which is our dedicated RPL portal. If you do not have a Level 8 degree but have considerable experience of managing people in any function or of working in the HR function, then you will be considered. You will just need to demonstrate or have evidence to show that you are capable of handling the academic nature of the programme eg. conducting research, structuring and writing assignments etc. This programme is aimed at anyone who is interested in pursuing or advancing a career in HR or pursuing or advancing a career in management that involves managing people. Applicants are welcome from all employment sectors, public, private, SMEs, and entrepreneurs. |
| Career Path | Professionals already working in or aspiring to work in HR roles. Also, non-HR professionals who are involved in working with, managing or leading people in organisations. |
This course is free/ funded under the Springboard+ Initiative.
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