Personnel & Employment Relations Ph.D

The four-year Ph.D program in Personnel & Employment Relations at the University of Limerick offers students a comprehensive education in the field of human resource management and personnel relations. The program features an innovative curriculum that combines research and professional practice, preparing students for a career in academia or industry as experts in personnel relations. Through courses such as Human Resource Management Theory and Practice, Organizational Change and Development, Employee Relations Law, and Labor Market Analysis, students will gain an in-depth understanding of the principles of personnel relationships in both the public and private sectors. The program also includes hands-on experience such as industrial placements, allowing students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations and develop the skills needed to excel as professionals in this field. Graduates from this program will be well-equipped to make meaningful contributions towards improving employment relations practices worldwide while advancing their own careers with excellent job prospects available upon completion.