(MSc.) in Human Resource Management

1 Years On Campus Masters Program

Dublin Business School

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Human Resource Management at Dublin Business School is a one-year full-time (or two-year part-time) NFQ Level 9 postgraduate programme that equips students with conceptual and practical HR expertise — including employment law, people analytics, organisational behaviour, diversity & inclusion, and strategic talent management — for HR careers in private, public and non-profit sectors. It suits graduates from business, social sciences, law, psychology or related fields, as well as applicants from other disciplines with relevant work experience, who want to develop contemporary HR strategy and leadership capabilities.

Curriculum structure:

During the master’s year students study key thematic HR modules rooted in contemporary practice and analytics. They engage with Human Capital & Organisational Behaviour to understand how people and performance interact in workplace systems, and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion to develop inclusive HR strategies. Through Employment Law and HR Analytics, learners gain insight into legal frameworks and data-driven decision making that shape modern HR functions. The programme also covers talent-focused modules such as People Resourcing and Strategic Talent Management, enabling students to design and implement workforce planning, learning & development and performance systems. It culminates in a Dissertation or applied HR research project that synthesises theory with contemporary workplace challenges.

Focus areas (in a string):

Human capital & organisational behaviour, equality & inclusion, employment law, HR analytics, people resourcing, talent management, strategic HR, independent research project.

Learning outcomes (in a string):

Demonstrate strategic HR knowledge and analytical skills; interpret employment law and inclusive practice; apply HR analytics to organisational decisions; design talent systems; and complete an independent research project.

Professional alignment (accreditation):

NFQ Level 9 Master’s degree awarded by Dublin Business School and accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), preparing graduates for recognised professional HR roles.

Reputation (employability rankings):

DBS is one of Ireland’s largest independent third-level institutions offering applied business and management education; while it does not appear in major global university rankings, its CIPD-aligned HR programme is designed to enhance employability in HR, people management, consultancy and organisational roles.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The program's experiential learning is structured through several specific components:

Direct Industry Interaction: The program is practice-driven and involves going beyond the classroom. A key feature is that students interact with a variety of organisations as part of the course to learn HRM in practice. Senior practitioners from the industry also teach on the program.
Core Skill-Building Module: A dedicated module, "Developing Skills for Business Leadership and Coaching," is designed to build practical professional competencies directly relevant to HR leadership roles.
Focus on Modern HR Tools: The curriculum includes a specialized module on "HR Digitalisation & Analytics," ensuring students gain applied knowledge of contemporary digital tools and data analysis in HR.
Substantial Research Project: All students complete a 30-credit dissertation, which is a major piece of independent research. This allows them to apply their knowledge, specialize in a specific HR area, and enhance their career potential by tackling a real-world business issue.
Dedicated Career Support: The Trinity Business School Careers & Community team provides tailored, practical career development. This includes workshops, one-to-one coaching, psychometric assessments, company presentations, job fairs, and networking events to connect learning with employment opportunities.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Dublin Business School MSc in Human Resource Management graduates pursue diverse HR careers in Ireland's dynamic private and public sectors, with strong demand for roles emphasizing strategic people management and organizational development. Typical job roles include HR business partner, talent acquisition consultant, diversity and inclusion manager, and strategic people partner. These positions build on the program's research methods training and dissertation focus to deliver business-aligned HR solutions.

Progression & Future Opportunities:

DBS career services support job placements across industries like technology, finance, and education.
Graduates target HR manager/executive roles with competitive starting salaries around €38,000–€50,000 in Dublin.
Curriculum prepares learners for CIPD professional standards and advanced HR responsibilities.
Alumni advance to senior leadership in multinationals and consultancies leveraging practical HR competencies.
Programme enables broad sectoral mobility including banking, engineering, and media.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can pursue doctoral research or level 10 programs, extending strategic HR expertise through applied research projects.