Diploma in Human Resource Management

Introduction

This qualification covers the disciplines of management, personnel and development. Students have found the course a rich source of networking contacts.

The programme is mainly for non business graduates who wish to progress to a Master's programme in Human Resource Management and/or qualify as HRM professionals. However, at the discretion of the Academic Director, the programme is also open to persons who have at least five years' relevant work experience but have no formal qualifications beyond school leaving certificates.

Course Content

First Semester Credits

Research Methods 20
Human Resource Management 20
Organisational Behaviour 20
Total Credits 60

Second Semester Credits

Contemporary Issues in HRM 20
Elective/Option Module 20
Dissertation 20
Total Credits 60

Electives/Options Credits

Individual Employment Law 20
Collective Bargaining and the Law 20
Strategic Management 20

Dissertation/Work Related Project (WRP)

In this part of the course students get to put theory into practice. The WRP is a 15000-word essay on a topic related to an aspect of Human Resource Management. The topic should be decided in consensus with the concerned lecturers and the Course Director.

Course Assessment

The course is assessed using a combination of course work assignment (30%) and an end of module examination (70%). On successful completion of the course, you will obtain 120 credits (6 x 20 credits).

Progression

Students completing the course may apply to UK universities for a place on their MBA programmes. Our students completing the programme have been accepted by many universities, including Heriot-Watt, Brunel, TVU, Middlesex and Leeds.

Study Mode:

Full-time/part-time