Unlock your potential in human resource management with the BA (Hons) in Business (HR Management) degree. This program offers a strong foundation in business principles alongside specialized HR knowledge, highlighting how effective people management is vital for achieving organizational goals. You'll be strongly equipped for diverse HR roles, including HR management, industrial relations, training and organizational development.

Learn how to:

• Analyze business data & trends
• Manage employee relations & legal compliance
• Foster organizational behavior & culture
• Develop strategic management & leadership abilities
• Implement innovative human resource practices

This is a full-time, three-year, six-semester EQF level 6/NFQ level 8 honors program (180 ECTS).

In the first year of this honors degree course, you will be given a thorough grounding with core courses in management, organization, marketing, finance, IT and economics as they relate to business. In the second and third years, you will build on this knowledge to gain an advanced understanding of these key areas, as well as acquire specific knowledge and skills relating to human resource management in specialist courses in this pathway. Your studies culminate in a final year capstone research project.  

Semester 1

• Maths & Stats for Business
• Business Context & Organization
• Marketing Essentials
• IT Essentials
• Economic Perspectives
• Foundational Academic Skills

Semester 2

• Maths & Stats for Business
• Business Context & Organization
• IT Essentials
• Economic Perspectives
• Marketing Essentials
• Introduction to Business Finance

Semester 3

• Management
• Financial Management
• Digital Business Solutions
• Employee Relations & the Law
• Organizational Behavior for Managers
• Business Ethics & Research Practice

Semester 4

• Management
• Financial Management
• Digital Business Solutions
• Employee Relations & the Law
• Organizational Behavior for Managers
• International Economics

Semester 5

• Strategic Management
• Global Business
• Human Resource Management
• Human Resource Development
• Contemporary Performance Management
• Capstone Project

Semester 6

• Strategic Management
• Global Business
• Human Resource Management
• Human Resource Development
• Contemporary Performance Management
• Capstone Project

The BA (Hons) in Business (Human Resource Management) prepares students for future careers in global business ventures and large international organizations.

In addition, after graduating, students will competently:

• Understand the alignment of human resource strategies as a key enabler of organizational strategy.
• Assess the competences required in order to facilitate maximum value contribution from human resources.
• Assess knowledge and information, tools, and techniques in a critical way to confidently adapt to changing business environments.
• Evaluate data and information derived through research to ensure relevant new knowledge is continually incorporated to enhance business planning and decision making.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiation, persuasion, and presentation in individual and group situations.
• Display an in‐depth understanding of the inter‐relationships between business functions and business processes and their impact on product and service provision.
• Apply diagnostic and creative skills in the solution of business problems showing an interdisciplinary approach to resolution.
• Demonstrate a capacity to contribute to business development and enhanced strategic decision-making.

On successful completion of this program, you will earn:

A state-recognized Dublin Business School BA (Hons) in Business degree awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

Awarding Body

Quality and Qualifications, Ireland (QQI) is the Irish State body responsible for the Quality Assurance of all education and training services in Ireland. QQI sets quality assurance criteria for the sector and regulates and approves programmes of study.

Ready to unlock your potential? Our Career Support team will give you personalized strategies to transform your unique experience into your competitive edge and help you achieve your career dreams.

Project Coordinator

Provides administrative support, coordinates meetings, & maintains documentation to help deliver successful project outcomes.

Program Coordinator

Helps manage multiple projects, track milestones, & align resources across larger strategic programs.

Agile Project Specialist

Supports agile ceremonies, maintains backlogs, & helps teams stay on track in fast-paced delivery environments.

Transformation Support Analyst

Assists with change initiatives, tracks progress, & gathers feedback to support organizational transformation efforts.

Business Analyst

Analyzes business data, supports process improvements, & prepares reports to inform operational or strategic decisions.

These are the admission requirements for this BA (Hons) program. If you're not sure if you meet our requirements, contact us for a personalized assessment.Our team is here to help!

Academic requirements:

One certified copy of high school diploma and transcripts; or equivalent

Proof of English level:

TOEFL score 80 (internet-based), 213 (computer-based); IELTS 6.0; B2+ CEFR; native speaker of English or equivalent