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Human Resource Management

Lifelong Learning
73880

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.

Award Name Diploma - UK
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body Institute of Commercial Management
NFQ Level
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Diploma - UK Institute of Commercial Management
Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Dublin City Centre, South Circular Road, Cork City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening
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Course provider

Duration

24 Weeks.

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.?

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.?

Dublin Main Campus - Autumn 2023 Semester 1
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

Dublin Main Campus - Spring 2024 Semester 2
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 shortcourses@griffith.ie for further information.

Dublin City Centre - Spring Semester 2023
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
Contact admissions.citycentre@griffith.ie or 01 4150450 for further information.

Cork Campus - Autumn 2023 Semester 1
This course is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, 20th September 2023.
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

Cork Campus - Spring 2024 Semester 2
Semester 2 is scheduled to commence in February 2024.

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

Contact admissions.gcc@griffith.ie for further information.

Note: Course dates and times are subject to change.

Entry Requirements

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.

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.

Careers / Further 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).

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Further information

Dublin Main Campus: This course will next commence on Wednesday, 20th September 2023.

Cork Campus: This course will next commence on Wednesday, 20th September 2023.

Dublin Main Campus Intake Dates
We run two intakes for this course, commencing as follows:
• Autumn: September*
• Spring: February*
*subject to sufficient numbers

Cork Intake Dates
We run one intake for this course, commencing as follows:
• Autumn: September *
*subject to sufficient numbers

Dublin City Centre Intake Dates
We run two intakes for this course, commencing as follows:
• Autumn: October*
• Spring: February *
*subject to sufficient numbers

Dublin/ Cork

Dublin Main Campus - Part Time
Dublin Part Time: EUR 2,000

Dublin City Centre - Part Time
Dublin Part Time: EUR 2,000

Cork Campus - Part Time
Cork Part Time: EUR 1,500

Flexible Payment Options
Students wishing to avail of an instalment plan should contact shortcourses@griffith.ie

Sponsorship
Is your company paying for your course?
They will need to complete a Griffith College Sponsorship Form and send this to shortcourses@griffith.ie

How to Apply
Directly to Griffith College

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).

Business Management
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

Managing Organisational Behaviour
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

Business Law and Ethics
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

Human Resource Management
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.

Modules
• Business Management
• Managing Organisational Behaviour
• Business Law and Ethics
• Human Resource Management

Short Courses Dublin
South Circular Road, Dublin 8
Tel: +353 1 415 0429
Email: shortcourses@griffith.ie

Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Dublin City Centre, South Circular Road, Cork City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening
Apply to:
Course provider