Course Summary
This programme is designed to give learners an interdisciplinary perspective on the management of people in organisations and to develop a distinctive combination of skills, knowledge and competencies around HRM & ER practice.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement is a H2:2 in an Accounting or related degree or equivalent.
Equivalency, in this case, means a candidate will hold exemptions from a professional body (CAI, ACCA, CIMA or CPA) at all levels up to the final admitting examinations regardless of the discipline of their primary degree. Equivalency, in this case, also means a candidate will hold exemptions from a professional body (CAI, ACCA, CIMA or CPA) at all levels up to the final admitting examinations and may not hold a primary degree.
There will be a second entry route which the university will strongly encourage. Candidates following this route will have successfully completed the final admitting examinations of a professional body (CAI, ACCA, CIMA or CPA) and may apply for recognised prior learning in accordance with the policy of the University (currently up to 50% of the taught credits of an award).
Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes
Application Details
Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.
For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.
Start Date: September 2026.
Fees
Total fees: €7,200.
*Fees quoted may be subject to change for academic year 2025/26. Please check the programme web pages for confirmation of fees.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Career Progression
Duration
On-Campus Attendance:
Delivery will be a combination of on-campus attendance, online and blended.