Diploma in Human Resource Management
Postgraduate
In Ealing
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Ealing
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Duration
1 Year
Have an in-depth knowledge of, and a critical appreciation of relevant theories in the sphere of human resource management. Have a comprehensive knowledge and systematic understanding of the specialised management functions. Be able to demonstrate a thoruough understanding of the external forces impining on business organisations and the dynamics operating from within from a HRM perspective. Have a detailed understanding of the range of qualitative and quantitive research techniques applicable to business and management research. Suitable for: Busy Human Resource professionals who wish to develop their career, and those wishing to move into Human Resource Management.
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About this course
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. Mature candidates with at least 5 years relevant experience may apply. Each application is considered on an individual basis.
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Subjects
- Management
Course programme
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
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Diploma in Human Resource Management