1. Study
2. Adult Continuing Education
3. Study At ACE
4. ACE Standalone Modules
5. MG1849 - Managing People

Course Outline

Why Choose This Course

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

1. Explain the link between people management and organisation performance.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the legislation regulating the modern and dynamic work environment.
3. Evaluate the challenges facing the human resources function in an ever-changing workplace
4. Identify appropriate performance and reward management processes.
5. Employ suitable means of managing employees and resolving conflict.
6. Conduct staff performance appraisals.

Requirements

Applications will be accepted from candidates who:

• Are over 21 years of age by 1 January of the year of application
• AND hold a level 6 qualification

OR

• Have a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience as deemed appropriate by the programme Academic Director
• English Language Requirement: All applicants whose first language is not English must have attained IELTS Level 6 or the equivalent TOEFL score

Fees and Costs

HCI Funding

The HCI Microcredential Learner Subsidy offers students up to 50% funding towards a range of 5-10 credit microcredentials. Eligible applicants may apply for this funding which will cover 50% of the course fees. You can see eligibility criteria here. The funding is provided by the HEA, a governement organisation which is delivering this initiative to support the demands of learners and the need for new skills in an ever changing world.

Students who are eligible for and offered this funding will only need to pay 50% of the course fees, €425

Please note funding for this programme is limited and early application is advised. 

For further information on fees and financial supports please click here. 

How To Apply

Before applying applicants need to be aware of the IT student checklist below before applying:

• You will need access to a laptop or desktop computer running a modern supported operating system with all software updates.
• Some of UCC’s services (e.g. the Canvas Virtual Learning Environment) link to an external site and also have mobile apps for iOS and Android Devices that you may wish to use as part of your studies.  However, we recommend using your desktop web browser for submission of assessments.
• You should always use the most current version of your preferred browser. In general, we recommend the Chrome Web browser (Important Note: Internet Explorer will not work with Canvas).
• We recommend a reliable broadband connection with at least 7Mbps or more.
• You will require an Office suite of software (Microsoft Office or equivalent) and a PDF reader. You should always use the latest version of this software.  All UCC students will have access to Office 365 which includes software such as Word/Excel/Powerpoint etc. once registered.

To Apply for this course please follow the steps below:

When you log into the Application Portal:

Click Apply Online

Select Start a new Adult & Continuing Education Application 

During your online application you will be required to upload the following documents:

• Proof of Identity e.g. Birth Cert or Passport
• Application Statement 
• HCI Subsidy Form
• English Language Test Report [if applicable]
• 50% of the fees are also required to complete your application. 

HCI Funding:

• Please note there are two options to choose from when applying. If you choose the HCI funding option you will be asked to confirm your eligibility. Please note this does not guarantee that you will be awarded this funding. You will still need to pay the 50% fee up front and our finance team can provide invoices should this be paid by your company.