Course Description

Human Resource Management HDip



The Higher Diploma in HRM provides a structured educational opportunity for early career human resource professionals or those seeking to enter into the HR profession.

The Higher Diploma in HRM provides comprehensive coverage of the main role span of the HR professional in contemporary organisations and is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Students gain a broad understanding of the factors to be considered when developing, implementing, and evaluating HR systems; approaches to recruitment and selection, learning and development, and performance and rewards management; the impact of labour legislation; and managing employment relations within different organisational contexts.

Modules

The Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management is a 12-month part-time programme. Students take 60 credits as follows:

LW5844 Labour Law (5 credits)
MG5806 Performance and Rewards Management (5 credits)
MG5817 Learning and Development (5 credits)
MG5842 Managing the Human Resource Function (10 credits)
MG5843 Employment Relations (10 credits)
MG5845 Recruiting and Selecting Global Talent (5 credits)
MG5846 Business Issues and the Context of Human Resource Management (5 credits)
MG5847 Research Methods in Human Resources (5 credits)
MG5848 Professional and Ethical Human Resources in Practice (10 credits)

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Critically discuss the spectrum of HR activity and the role of the HR function in organisations in a national and international context;
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required by responsible, ethical, and effective HR professionals;
• Apply appropriate conceptual frameworks to address HR challenges;
• Analyse data using the appropriate procedures, formulas, principles from the HR discipline;
• Identify a problem or issue appropriate for investigation through the HR discipline’s way of thinking;
• Generate well-supported, justified conclusions for effective and responsible people management;
• Demonstrate written and oral communication capacity to a professional standard;
• Demonstrate an ability to collaborate effectively to achieve a goal;
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and ownership of learning.

On commencement of the programme, students receive student membership of the internationally recognised CIPD. Upon completion, graduates can apply for professional membership of CIPD.

Graduates of this programme have gone on to work in HR roles nationally and internationally across domestic and multinational companies, as well as in the public sector.

CollegeCork University Business School (CUBS), UCC
Course LocationCork
Course CategoryHuman Resources, Business
Course TypeClassroom Based
Course QualificationPostgraduate Diploma
Awarding BodyCIPD
Awarding Body DetailsHDip
Course Start Date9th September 2024
Course End Date31st August 2025
Course Duration12 Months
Course TimeThis programme runs from September to August and modules are timetabled on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm along with a small number of Saturdays. We also use online tutorials and activities in the programme. Assessment A hybrid approach to assessment is used in this programme. Assessment methods include, for example, online discussion forums, presentations, essays, a research proposal, case studies, and a continuous professional development plan. During the programme students will work individually and in groups.
Course Fee5,330
Entry RequirementsApplicants must have at least an NFQ Level 7 qualification in any discipline and at least 2 years of professional work experience. Consideration under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be given to applicants who do not fully meet the above criteria but who have significant professional experience in a related field such as human resource management, training and development, employment relations, coaching, supervisory and management roles and at least an NFQ Level 6 qualification. In these circumstances, an interview may form part of the application decision.
Carear PathOn successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: • Critically discuss the spectrum of HR activity and the role of the HR function in organisations in a national and international context; • Demonstrate a sound understanding of the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required by responsible, ethical, and effective HR professionals; • Apply appropriate conceptual frameworks to address HR challenges; • Analyse data using the appropriate procedures, formulas, principles from the HR discipline; • Identify a problem or issue appropriate for investigation through the HR discipline's way of thinking; • Generate well-supported, justified conclusions for effective and responsible people management; • Demonstrate written and oral communication capacity to a professional standard; • Demonstrate an ability to collaborate effectively to achieve a goal; • Demonstrate a growth mindset and ownership of learning. Skills and Careers Information On commencement of the programme, students receive student membership of the internationally recognised CIPD. Upon completion, graduates can apply for professional membership of CIPD. Graduates of this programme have gone on to work in HR roles nationally and internationally across domestic and multinational companies, as well as in the public sector.
Phone+353873848891
Course CodeHDHRM
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