CareerFit CourseFinderHuman Resource Management - CIPD
- Course code
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- Level
- Level 9
- Award
- Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
- Classification
- Major
- Awarding body
- QQI
- Duration
- Part-time Schedule Duration 2 years: 5 semesters; 3 semesters in year 1 and 2 semesters in year 2. Delivery Blended - Livestream (online) classes with some in-person (on campus) delivery. Exams may take the form of online or in person. Indicative Timetable Tuesday and Thursday evenings 18.00 - 21.00 and some Saturdays (on campus). Full-time Schedule Duration September Starts 1 year taught plus a final dissertation: 2 semesters (Sep-Dec and Jan-May). Dissertation due in August. January Starts (where available and subject to numbers) 1 year taught plus a final dissertation: 2 semesters (Jan-May and Sep-Dec) Dissertation due in May the following year. Delivery On-campus face-to-face classes. Indicative Timetable Students need to be available 09.00- 17.00 Monday – Friday. Class days and times vary. Occasional evening/ weekend classes will also be scheduled.
Programme summary
The programme aims to develop an in-depth understanding of the core disciplines in the area of human resources (HR). It recognises that HR must operate in challenging and dynamic business environments that are constantly changing and seeks to enable students to deliver effective business solutions that optimise the people resources of their organisation.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to hold a minimum of a 2.2 honours degree in either a cognate or non-cognate area at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications. The College operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme meaning non-graduates with extensive professional experience and other prior qualifications may also be considered for the course. 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.
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