Diploma in Human Resource Management
Course Overview
Learn the appropriate skills and knowledge essential for effective human resource management.
Comprehensive Human Resource Management (HRM) course designed to enhance your HRM career prospects within an organisation.
This course is validated by The Institute of Commercial Management (ICM). This course focuses on the development of professional skills; while it does not sit on the national framework, the modules are drawn from Griffith College's suite of QQI-validated degree programmes.
Why study Human Resource Management at Griffith College?
The Diploma in Human Resource Management is offered on a part-time basis over a 24-week period. The learner will be introduced to the main HRM theories, and these will provide a conceptual and practical platform for participant learning.
- Learn how to explain the significance of HR Management to ensure a successful work environment.
- Draw on your own experience to develop a clearer understanding of HRM.
- A comprehensive overview of the techniques and principles and how to manage these effectively among staff members.
- Accredited by the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM).
Dublin Main Campus Intake Dates
We have two intakes for this course commencing .
- September*
- February*
*subject to sufficient numbers
Please see the timetable section for course dates.
Cork Intake Dates
We have one intake for this course:
- September *
*subject to sufficient numbers
Please see the timetable section for course dates.
Dublin City Centre Intake Dates
We have two intakes for this course commencing in Autumn and Spring.
- October*
- February *
*subject to sufficient numbers
What our students say
"The course offers a lot of practical elements, demonstrating how to apply various techniques in the workplace and this is what I most enjoyed about the programme. The lecturers were extremely helpful throughout my studies and this made the course a lot more enjoyable."
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Course Details
Modules
On successful completion of this module, learners will be able to:
- Assess the roles and skills of managers at various levels of the business hierarchy
- Examine the core management functions needed to manage a business
- Apply the tools and techniques of management and assess the changing environment in which organisations operate
- Discuss the importance of corporate social responsibility and ethics as critical elements of management practice
- Demonstrate and apply key managerial skills, ie analysis, critical thinking, decision-making, time management and report writing
On successful completion of this module, learners will be able to:
- Discuss the challenges organisations face in uncertain times
- Explain and discuss the impact of power, conflict and politics on organisational behaviours
- Recognise the role of organisational theory in contemporary settings
- Identify possible causes of individual and group ineffectiveness
On successful completion of this module, learners will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of law to the operation of business in Ireland
- Describe the essential aspects of the law of contract, negligence and employment law and their impact on businesses and to be able to apply the core principles in a practical manner
- Explain the legal structure of business, including limited liability and the full life cycle of business from formation to winding up
- Explain the role of ethics in business and identify ethical issues and their resolution in a business/organisational context
- Recognise the ethical concerns in situations faced by managers at all levels of business organisations, and analyse these situations and present solutions while reflecting on one's own ethical values and standards
On successful completion of this module, learners will be able to:
- Explain the essential elements of human resource management and ethical practices in organisations
- Discuss the importance of the link between human resources and an organisation's success
- Explain the importance of the employment relationship in terms of the changing legislation and its impact on organisations
- Discuss how human resource management has evolved and continues to change
- display critical ability in terms of the application of human resource activities in organisational settings
Timetables
Dublin Main Campus: This course will next commence on Wednesday, 20th September 2023. It will run one evening per week (Wednesday) from 6.00 pm - 9.30 pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Dublin City Centre: This next intake of this course will commence on Tuesday 4 October 2022. It will run one evening per week from 18.15 - 21.45 over two 12-week semesters, course dates outlined below.
Cork Campus: This course will next commence on Wednesday, 20th September 2023. It will run one evening per week from 6.30pm - 9.45pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Campus Timetables
This course is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 20th of September 2023.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week (Wednesday) from 6.00 pm - 9.30 pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Year 2023
- Sep: 20, 27
- Oct: 04, 11, 18, 25
- Nov: 01, 15, 22, 29
- Dec: 06, 13
Contact [email protected] for further information.
Semester 2 is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 7th February 2024.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week (Wednesday) from 6.00 pm - 9.30 pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Year 2024
- Feb: 07, 14, 21, 28
- Mar: 06, 20,27
- Apr: 03, 10, 17, 24
- May: 01
Contact [email protected] for further information.
This course is scheduled to commence on Tuesday 20 September 2022.
Contact [email protected] for further information.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week (Tuesday) from 6.00pm - 9.30pm course dates outlined below.
- Oct: 04,11,18, 25
- Nov: 01,15, 22, 29
- Dec: 06,13
- Jan: 03, 10
Spring 2023 (Wednesday evenings)
- Feb: 08,15,22
- Mar: 01,08,22,29
- Apr: 05,12,19,26
- May: 03
Please note course evenings and times are subject to change.
This course is scheduled to commence in February 2022.
Contact [email protected] or 01 4150450 for further information.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week (Wednesday) over two 12-week semesters, course dates outlined below.
- Feb: 08,15,22
- Mar: 01,08,22,29
- Apr: 05,12,19,26
- May: 03
Please note course dates and times are subject to change.
This course is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 20th September 2023.
Contact [email protected] for further information.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week (Wednesday) from 6.30pm - 9.45pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Year 2023
- Sept: 20, 27
- Oct: 04,11,18,25
- Nov: 01, 08, 22, 29
- Dec: 06, 13
Note: Course dates and times are subject to change.
Semester 2 is scheduled to commence in February 2024.
Contact [email protected] for further information.
This part-time evening course will run one evening per week (Wednesday) from 6.30pm - 9.45pm over 24 weeks, course dates outlined below.
Year 2024
- Feb: 07, 14, 21, 28
- Mar: 06, 20, 27
- Apr: 03, 10, 17, 24
- May: 01
Note: Course dates and times are subject to change.
How to Apply
Entry Requirements
All applicants must be a user of Microsoft Office.
English Language
If English is not your native language, you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard. For further information please contact a member of the Admissions Team.
Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. Please see here for further details.
How to Apply
Directly to Griffith College
Applicants under 23 years of age:
Old Leaving Cert (Pre 2017)
Two Honours Level, Grade C3s or above and four Ordinary Level D3s (subjects to include Maths and a language, English, Irish or another language) or equivalent exam taken.
New Leaving Cert
2 H5 and 4 O6/H7 grades, to include Maths and a language (English, Irish or another language).
Applicants over 23 years of age (Mature students):
If you are 23 years or over from the 1st January of this year, you can apply for this course directly using the College’s online application form.
Fees
EUR2,000.00
EUR2,000.00
EUR1,500.00
Progression
Academic Progression
Participants who successfully complete and pass assignments/examinations for these modules may be eligible for advanced entry to the BA (Hons) in Business Studies degree course through the College policy of Advanced Prior Learning (APL).
