Full Time CIPD Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

CIPD Postgradute Diploma in Human Resource Management - Year 2

Awarded by:

University of Wales

Leading to:
Graduate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

Course code:

Course Level:
Level 7

Location:
High Melton

Attendance:
Part-time / Flexible hours

Hours p/w:
8 hours

Days/Times:

Tuesday 1.00pm - 8.30pm OR

Wednesday 1.00pm - 8.30pm OR

Tuesday 5.00pm - 8.30pm and Wednesday 5.00pm - 8.30pm

Start Date(s):

September 2009

February 2010

Cost:

September 2009 - TBC

February 2010 - TBC

Duration

• 2 semesters part-time (September 2009 - July 2010 or February 2010 - January 2011)

Entry Requirements

• Acceptance onto the course is subject to an interview with a member of the Doncaster Business School CIPD team
• Students will hold a degree or equivalent or have completed the transition course from a Postgraduate Certificate in study skills course.

Method of Application

• Doncaster Business School application form.

Key Features

• To develop course members†knowledge and understanding of the management process and functions within organisations.
• To develop course members†knowledge and appreciation of how economic, legal, political and commercial issues affect management.
• To develop knowledge and understanding of managing people.
• To develop an appreciation and practical understanding of management information systems.
• To enable course members to develop their skills in tackling real management tasks.
• To develop core personnel and development skills.
• To promote a critical and analytical approach to the use of information in personnel situations.
• To develop the self-confidence and ability to use personnel information systems to inform and advise management.
• To develop the knowledge and skills of current personnel practitioners so that their current job performance and career prospects are enhanced.
• To develop those students not currently employed in personnel so as to make them â€OEemployable†and enhance their job prospects at the end of the course.
• To confer eligibility for Graduate Membership of the CIPD.

Course Description

The course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to make an improved contribution to their current or future employing organisation. As such the course emphasises skills development. It is demanding of time, energy and commitment. Tuition is provided by experienced HR Practitioners who are either Chartered Members or Fellows of the CIPD.

The course runs over five semesters requiring the student to attend the Doncaster Business School on either of the following:

• Tuesday afternoon and evening
• Wednesday afternoon and evening
• Tuesday and Wednesday evenings only
• Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons only

The major modules of study are:

Semester 3 and 4

1. Employee Relations

2. Employee Reward

3. Learning and Development

4. People Resourcing

Students are required to attend a weekend residential in year 2, which is devoted to the development of skills in the above areas.

Career Opportunities

Successful students are recommended to the CIPD to be upgraded to Graduate Membership. In some cases it may be possible to upgrade their membership to Chartered Member Status where 3 years relevant prior experience can be demonstrated.

Students are encouraged to complete a further year and gain the MSc in Strategic Human Resources.

Assessment

Assessment is based on a combination of assignments and examination in each of the modules. There is also a requirement to complete a work-based project, which is assessed by viva voce examination.