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Higher and Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (CIPD)
Type of Course Higher and Postgraduate Diploma
Duration: The programme will be taken part-time over a twelve month period
Fee: €4,000 p.a. (concessionary rate €3,000)
Venue: Choose either University College Cork Main Campus or ITTD Dublin at its Tallaght Campus,
Dublin 24.
Monday and Wednesday nights 6.30pm – 9.30pm
NFQ Level: 8 – Award Type Major
Course Aims and Objectives
The aim of the Higher Diploma in HRM is to provide a structured educational opportunity for early career
human resource professionals or those entering into the HR profession with comparable experience.
This programme provides a solid grounding upon which the student can progress their career in this field
and support the delivery of their current role. Central to the programme’s approach is the provision of
progressive supports enhancing the student’s ability to secure and embed current and critical
perspectives in this profession through a balance between academic theory and practical application
throughout the programme. A student centred design delivers a rare opportunity to engage at a
postgraduate level in structured self-assessment, interaction with guest speakers and industry peers
while having a dedicated ‘HR Career Mentor’.
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
Demonstrate a sound understanding of the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by HR
professionals, whether in a generalist or specialist role, and as described in the CIPD HR Professional
Map (HRPM).
Identify and review the business and external contextual factors affecting organisations and to assess
the impact of these factors on the HR function.
Engage in research and enquiry in order to identify appropriate data sources to support an investigation
into an area of HR practice.
Critically discuss the spectrum of HR activity and the role of the HR function in organisations today,
including reflecting on that role from an ethical and organisational justice perspective.
Demonstrate awareness of the competing values and interests inherent in the employment
relationship.
Explain the major areas of employment legislation and the employment law system, focusing in particular
on ways in which day-to-day HR activities are subject to regulation.
Demonstrate a broad understanding of the factors to be considered when implementing and evaluating
inclusive learning and development (L&D) activities within varying organisational contexts.
Contribute to the development of coaching and mentoring activities within organisations.
What will I be Studying?
The Higher Diploma is a part-time programme delivered over 12 months.
Students take modules to the value of 60 credits as follows:
AD5841 Engaging in Professional Human Resource Practice (5 credits)
AD5842 Managing the HR function (10 credits)
AD5843 Contemporary Developments in Employment Relations (10 credits)
AD5844 Employment Law (10 credits)
AD5845 Using Technology and Information in HR (5 credits)
MG5805 Meeting Learning and Development Needs (5 credits)
MG5806 Developing Coaching and Mentoring in Organisations (5 credits)
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MG5807 Business Issues and the Context of Human Resource Management (10 credits)
Detailed Module Descriptions
Entry Requirements
Normally, applicants for entry to the Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management will be at least 21
years of age by 1 January of the year of application, with a minimum of two years’ Personnel,
Managerial, Training or comparable experience AND hold a Leaving Certificate/FETAC level 5 qualification
or equivalent.
A Selection Committee may seek to interview applicants to determine if s/he meets the professional
criterion. In the case of competition for places selection will be made on the basis of the candidate’s
experience and interview performance (if required to attend for interview). All candidates must be
approved by the Centre for Adult Continuing Education Board of Studies.
English Language Requirement: All applicants whose first language is not English must have attained
IELTS Level 6 or the equivalent TOEFL score
Career Opportunities
Following completion of this programme the student can apply for Membership of the CIPD. With this
qualification students may pursue a HR Officer or management position across a variety of industries and
contexts or a more specialised career in Staff Development.
For more information see here:
Masters Learning & Development (Consultancy) [UCC program in collaboration with ITTD Dublin]
Type of Course Masters
Duration: The programme will be taken part-time over a two year period.
Fee: €5,000 per annum (€3,750 concessionary rate)
Venue: Choose either University College Cork Main Campus or ITT Dublin at its Tallaght Campus,
Dublin 24.
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.30pm – 9.30pm with the occasional Saturday morning and
afternoons.
NFQ Level: 9 – Award Type Major
Course Aims and Objectives
The programme aims and objectives are:
To equip those working in or progressing towards learning and development consulting roles with the
necessary theoretical, professional and practical skills.
Develop a multidisciplinary perspective to organisational learning and development consultancy.
Develop cooperative learning and dissemination skills.
Foster transferable skills that permit students to become lifelong learners in this field.
Undertake substantial research on a real life issues in the area.
What will I be studying?
Students take modules to the value of 90 credits as follows: –
Organisational Learning & Consultancy (10 Credits)
Consultancy Skills (10 Credits)
Designing & Leading OD interventions (10 Credits)
Current and Critical Issues for Organisational Learning & Consultancy II (5 credits)
Leadership & Team Development (10 Credits)
Current and Critical Issues for Organisational Learning & Consultancy I (5 Credits)
Consultancy Dissertation & Research Methods (40 Credits)
Detailed Module Descriptions
Entry Requirements
Applications will be considered from those who:
Hold a relevant Level 8 qualification with an overall 2H1 or distinction and/or a relevant qualification(s)
considered by the selection panel to be equivalent and 2 years’ experience or
Have substantial experience in a learning and development role.
Where substantial experience is presented in evidence the applicant will be required to complete an
assessment at interview to demonstrate that s/he meets this criterion.
English Language Requirement: All applicants whose first language is not English must have attained
IELTS Level 6.5 or the equivalent TOEFL score.
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Learning, Development and Work-Based Training – Higher Diploma [UCC ACE program in collaboration with ITTD Dublin]
Type of Course Higher and Postgraduate Diploma
Duration: The programme is taken part time over a one-year period (subject to final academic approval)
Fee: €4,000 (concessionary rate €3,000)
Venue: Choose either University College Cork Main Campus or ITTD Dublin at its Tallaght Campus , Dublin 24.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.30pm – 9.30pm
NFQ Level: 8 – Award Type Major
The Higher Diploma in Learning, Development and Work-Based Training is offered by the Centre for Adult Continuing Education in association with the Departments of Accounting, Finance and Information Systems; Applied Psychology; Education; Management and Marketing, and the Industrial Liaison Unit.
It is intended to provide professional training for persons who have management/supervisory responsibility for training and development in Production, Engineering, Marketing and other related disciplines.
The programme is designed on a module basis to meet the needs of working professionals, and has been approved by the Irish Institute of Training and Development to allow holders of the Higher Diploma gain graduate membership of the Institute.
Students take 60 credits as follows:
AD5807 Learning, Development and Work-based Training (10 credits)
To examine the learning and development function in the context of corporate planning and the implications for the training process; the training function within an organisation; development and change; organisational development; technological development.
AD5813 Communications and Interpersonal Skills (5 credits)
Interpersonal communication; Communication in groups and teams. Leadership and motivation as critical factors in the management of effective communication. The essential components of effective report writing and enhance presentation skills. Communication skills as an effective tool for managing change.
AD5814 Human Resource Management (5 credits)
Modern personnel management; External influences and constraints on the personnel function; Planning human resources; Employment contracts; Payment systems; Termination of employment.
MG5800 Organisational Theory and Behaviour 1 (10 credits)
The individual as worker; the organisational and social context of work; with specific reference to organisational structure in terms of behavioural demands, on individuals and groups. The understanding of management responsibilities within differing forms of organisational structures.
AD5815 Accountability and Effectiveness of Training (5 credits)
To examine the financial implications of training and development as a core activity of modern organisations. To appraise students of the requirements of accounting for training and development initiatives and to assist them in the management of training budgets.
AD5816 Organisational Theory and Behaviour 2 (5 credits)
Consider differing approaches to management of people; Organisation design and development; Job design and work structuring; work, conflict and cooperation.
AD5817 Individual Project (Management Report) (5 credits)
To consider differing approaches to management of people; Organisation design and development; Job design and work structuring; work, conflict and cooperation.
AD5818 People and Technology at Work (5 credits)
Support for advanced manufacturing systems; method of manufacture; quality issues in relation to manufacturing; core operating systems topics such as user interface, basic process management, memory management, file management and the input/output systems.
MG5801 Learning and Development (10 credits)
To facilitate the understanding of continuous development within organisations and the diversity of learning models, circumstances and groups/teams. National policy and practice; Management and supervisory training; training of categories/groups/teams; contemporary issues in training and development.
Normally, applicants for entry to the Higher Diploma in Learning, Development and Work-based Training will be at least 23 years of age by 1 January of the year of application with a minimum of two years’ health, engineering, personnel, managerial, training or comparable experience.
English Language Requirement: All applicants whose first language is not English must have attained IELTS Level 6.5 or the equivalent TOEFL score.
For more information see here:
http://www.ucc.ie/en/study/ace/what/pgdip/hdldt/
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