Human Resource Management / Development (Advanced) PGDip

Programme at a Glance Year 1

Semester 1 (September to January – Wednesday 1pm-7:30pm)

There are two modules in the first semester:

• Human Resource Management in Context
• Managing, Leading & Developing People

Semester 2 (January to May – Wednesday 1pm-7:30pm)

There are two modules in the second semester:

• Investigating a Business Issue
• Developing Skills for Business Leaders.

Year 2

In Year 2 students need to undertake four option modules and these will determine whether you are awarded an HRM or HRD qualification. You need to do at least three options in either HRM or HRD. Further advice will be given on option choices by the Course Leader.

HRM (pathway) Options:

• Employment Law
• Managing Employee Relations
• Employee Engagement
• Performance Management
• Reward Management
• Talent & People Resourcing

(PLEASE NOTE: The range of options may vary subject to staff availability and student numbers).

HRD (pathway) Options:

• Learning & Talent Development
• Designing, Delivering and Evaluating Training
• Instigating Coaching and Mentoring
• Knowledge Management & Organisational Learning

(PLEASE NOTE: The range of options may vary subject to staff availability and student numbers).

Year 2 cntd

HRM/D (pathway):

These modules are normally taught as standard

• Organisational Design and Development
• Leadership & Management Development

(PLEASE NOTE: The range of options may vary subject to staff availability and student numbers).

Semester 1 (September to January – Tuesday 1pm-7:30pm)

• Organisational Design and Development (Regarded as an HRM & HRD option):
• Option HRM/HRD

Semester 2 (January to May – Tuesday 1pm-7:30pm)

• Leadership & Management Development (Regarded as an HRM & HRD option)
• Option HRM/HRD
• Students also need to produce a portfolio of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).