2-Year Academic Diploma in Human Resource Management
Develop practical skills in recruitment, employee relations, staff development, performance management and workplace administration. Prepare for opportunities in human resources and organisational management.
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The Diploma in Human Resources Management is designed to develop students’ understanding of human resource management, recruitment and selection, employee relations, staff training, performance management, workplace administration, and organisational development. The programme combines business knowledge with practical human resource concepts to prepare students for roles in human resources and related business sectors.
Programme Structure
Two academic years • Four semesters • 16 course units • 15 credits per listed unit
Key Learning Areas
- Principles of human resource management
- Recruitment and employee selection
- Staff training and development
- Employee relations and workplace communication
- Performance management and staff appraisal
- Human resource planning and administration
- Employment law and workplace policies
- Organisational behaviour and development
Programme Objectives
- Develop an understanding of human resource management principles and practices.
- Build knowledge of recruitment, selection, and employee placement.
- Develop skills in staff training, performance appraisal, and employee development.
- Introduce employment relations, workplace policies, and employment law.
- Strengthen communication, administration, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
YEAR ONE — SEMESTER ONE
Core major units • Compulsory courses
| YEAR | COURSE CODE | COURSE UNIT | TYPE | STATUS | HOURS/WEEK | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACADHRM0101 | Principles of Human Resource Management | Core – Major | Compulsory | 5 | 15 |
| 1 | ACADBUS0101 | Principles of Business Management | Core – Major | Compulsory | 5 | 15 |
| 1 | ACADBUS0109 | Business Academic English | Core – Major | Compulsory | 5 | 15 |
| 1 | ACADICT0101 | Basic Computing | Core – Major | Compulsory | 5 | 15 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL | 20 | 60 | ||||
YEAR ONE — SEMESTER TWO
Core major units • Compulsory courses
| YEAR | COURSE CODE | COURSE UNIT | TYPE | STATUS | HOURS/WEEK | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACADHRM0102 | Recruitment and Selection | Core – Major | Compulsory | 5 | 15 |
| 1 | ACADBUS0205 | Introduction to Economics | Core – Major | Compulsory | 5 | 15 |
| 1 | ACADBUS0206 | Business Mathematics | Core – Major | Compulsory | 5 | 15 |
| 1 | ACADHRM0103 | Organisational Behaviour | Core – Major | Compulsory | 5 | 15 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL | 20 | 60 | ||||
YEAR TWO — SEMESTER ONE
Core major units • Compulsory courses
| YEAR | COURSE CODE | COURSE UNIT | TYPE | STATUS | HOURS/WEEK | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ACADHRM0201 | Training and Development | Core – Major | Compulsory | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | ACADHRM0202 | Performance Management | Core – Major | Compulsory | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | ACADHRM0203 | Employee Relations | Core – Major | Compulsory | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | ACADBUS0201 | Business Statistics | Core – Major | Compulsory | 5 | 15 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL | 20 | 60 | ||||
YEAR TWO — SEMESTER TWO
Core major units • Compulsory courses
| YEAR | COURSE CODE | COURSE UNIT | TYPE | STATUS | HOURS/WEEK | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ACADHRM0204 | Human Resource Planning and Development | Core – Major | Compulsory | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | ACADHRM0205 | Employment Law and Workplace Policies | Core – Major | Compulsory | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | ACADHRM0206 | Human Resource Management Practice | Core – Major | Compulsory | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | ACADHRM0207 | Strategic Human Resource Management | Core – Major | Compulsory | 5 | 15 |
| SEMESTER TOTAL | 20 | 60 | ||||
Programme Credit Summary
Four semesters • 16 course units • 15 credits per listed unit
TOTAL: 240 CREDITS