🇮🇪Ireland · National College of Ireland
MA in Human Resource Management
Master’s · Full Time · On Campus · 1 year · Intakes: September & January
Updated 13 August 2026
Tuition Fee: €17,000Deadline: ASAPIELTS: 6.5Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Key Highlights
Tuition Fee
€17,000
৳2,428,790 BDT
Application Fee
€0
Free to apply
Deadline
ASAP
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
Programme Link
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At a glance
Basic Information
Course NameMA in Human Resource Management
LevelMaster's
Course TypeFull Time
Campus ModeOn Campus – IFSC Campus
Duration1 year
IntakesSeptember, January
DisciplineHuman Resource Management
Eligibility
Academic Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Requirement (Main)
- A minimum 2.2 honours degree at NFQ Level 8, or an equivalent international qualification, in either a related or unrelated discipline
- NCI does not publish a fixed Bangladesh bachelor’s CGPA for this course; qualification equivalence and academic suitability are reviewed individually
Note
Meeting the published minimum does not guarantee admission. Applicants should obtain formal confirmation of their Bangladesh qualification equivalence before relying on eligibility.
Tests
Standardized Test Requirement
No GMAT, GRE or other additional standardized admission test is listed for this programme.
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Minimum per Band |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | No band below 6.0 |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.5 | No band below 4.0 |
| PTE Academic | 66 | No band below 58 |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 | No band below 105 |
Notes
- These are NCI’s direct-entry English standards for School of Business and Social Sciences Master’s programmes. The overall score and every band minimum must be met.
- TOEFL note: NCI uses the revised 1–6 scale for tests taken from 2026. Applicants presenting an older 0–120 result should confirm the accepted equivalent.
Waiver: Not Available
Funding
Scholarships
International Master’s offer-holders for September and January are automatically assessed for NCI’s Academic Merit Scholarship based on prior academic performance. The published award is up to €5,000, with no separate scholarship application required. Any award must be confirmed in the offer letter.
Good to know
Remarks & Additional Information
- Apply ASAP so admission, scholarship, fee payment and visa preparation can be completed in time.
- International tuition is €17,000. Fees are revised annually, and the offer letter and invoice control the final payable amount.
- The course was developed with CIPD and covers strategic HR, resourcing, employment law, employee relations, talent, research and a dissertation. CIPD membership conditions and fees apply separately.
- NCI follows a Bring Your Own Device policy. Students must have a suitable personal laptop for classes, assignments and project work. Check the latest specifications before purchasing.
- Applicants should prepare degree records, English evidence, CV, passport and RPEL documents where relevant. Admission, scholarship and visa decisions remain authority-controlled.
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