Develop the skills necessary to become an effective and dynamic human resource practitioner in any sector both in Ireland or internationally.
This three-year honours degree programme gives students the best of both perspectives, combining a well- developed understanding of the world of general business and people management in the first two years of their studies, whilst also providing a strong HRM focus in the final year of the degree.
Why Study Business at Griffith College?
Our BA (Hons) in Business (HRM) is available on a full-time and part-time basis over a three-year period. Students studying for the award of BA (Hons) in Business (HRM) will find opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills that they have gained on the programme within a wide range of business sectors.
- Students will benefit from a broad business introduction in years 1 and 2 while specialising in year 3.
- Students will gain a national and international view of HRM across all fields of business, from developing a performance management system to negotiations within the workplace.
- Students will learn about the ever-changing business environment and how it is influenced by both national and international issues and challenges.
- Students will gain invaluable insights into the influence of cross-cultural issues and talent acquisition of an international workforce.
- Students will explore the evolving industry issues and ethical influences on employee relations.
- Students will be able to identify the role that Trade Unions and government policy play in human relations.
- Students will be taught how to formulate and implement a range of learning and talent development practices and strategies for an organisations workforce.
- Students will establish negotiation techniques, conflict resolution, and mediation in the employment relationship.
Course Highlights
- Broad introduction to business disciplines enabling well-rounded HRM professionals.
- Develop an understanding of talent acquisition in an international context.
- Flexibility to switch degree discipline to Business, Accounting or Marketing.
- Taught by vastly experienced professionals from a wide range of industries.
- A perfect foundation for further professional HRM certifications.
Intake Dates
We run two intakes for this course commencing in Autumn and Spring.
- September*
- February*
*subject to sufficient numbers
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Course Codes
- Dublin: GC402
- Limerick: GC302
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