COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc Human Resource Management at the University of Galway comprises 90 credits in Year 1 for the current academic year, although specific modules may be subject to change. The curriculum is structured to provide a comprehensive and professionally aligned education that integrates theory, analytical capability, and practical application. Students complete a range of required modules that build core competencies in modern HR practice. People Management Skills develops essential interpersonal and leadership abilities, while Sustainable Human Resource Management focuses on long-term, ethical, and strategic workforce planning. Employment Relations and Law provides a strong grounding in legal frameworks and workplace regulations, and Human Resource Management in Practice connects theoretical models to real organizational contexts. Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills enhances evidence-based decision-making, and Digital, Business and People Analytics equips students with data-driven tools for managing workforce performance. Business and Society examines the broader social and ethical responsibilities of organizations, and Leading Change and Business Transformation prepares students to guide organizational development and innovation. In addition to the required modules, students may choose from several optional pathways, including completing an Internship and Applied Management Report, undertaking an Applied Consultancy Report, or studying International Human Resource Management, Project Management, or Negotiations. These options allow students to tailor their learning toward global HR perspectives, specialized management skills, or practical industry experience. Together, the program develops strategic, analytical, and leadership capabilities essential for success in contemporary human resource management roles.