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Diploma in Human Resources Management

Faculty of Management Sciences

Duration3 yearsNQF level9Minimum APS27Campuses1
Course overview

About this course

Diploma in Human Resources Management develops knowledge and practical capability in organisations, markets, management and evidence-based business decision-making. Students build analytical, communication and problem-solving skills through theory and applied learning. Exact modules and practical components vary by institution and study year.

Course content

What you may study

Management; economics; accounting; business communication; operations; marketing; human resources; entrepreneurship; analytics; and applied business projects. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Entry requirements

Required school subjects

MathematicsLevel 6 · 70%Published admission requirements (3): LCS5011C LCS5012C 12 Digital Literacy DL142C 6 Mathematics for Business MFB142C 6 Quantitative Techniques I KWN115C KWN125C 24 Accounting for HR Practitioners I ACC115C ACC125C 24 Human Resource Management I HRM115C H
AccountingLevel 4 · 50%Published admission requirements (3): LCS5011C LCS5012C 12 Digital Literacy DL142C 6 Mathematics for Business MFB142C 6 Quantitative Techniques I KWN115C KWN125C 24 Accounting for HR Practitioners I ACC115C ACC125C 24 Human Resource Management I HRM115C H
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Confirm programme-specific rules with the institution.
Admission

Other admission conditions

The minimum level of achievement is a 4 in English. Career Opportunities Human resources development practitioner, human resources manager, Employment/Labour relations specialist, Human Resources Management (HRM) or Human Resources Development
(HRD) specialist. Remarks A re-curriculated version the Diploma Human Resources Management was implemented for first-year students in 2017. Subjects 1 st Semester 2 nd Semester Credits 1 st YEAR Academic Literacy and Communication Studies
LCS5011C LCS5012C 12 Digital Literacy DL142C 6 Mathematics for Business MFB142C 6 Quantitative Techniques I KWN115C KWN125C 24 Accounting for HR Practitioners I ACC115C ACC125C 24 Human Resource Management I HRM115C HRM125C 24 Labour Law
ARG115C ARG125C 24 Business Management I BMI115C BMI125C 22 Personal Information Management PIM5011 PIM5012 0 2 ND YEAR Business Management II BMI216C BMI226C 22 Human Resource Management II HRM216C HRM226C 24 Industrial Relations I IRS116C
IRS126C 24 Management of Training I MOT116C MOT126C 24 Human Resource Information System II HRIS116C HRIS126C 24 3 RD YEAR Human Resources Management III HRM316C HRM326C 24 Business Management III BMI316C BMI326C 22 Industrial Relations II
IRS1216C IRS1226C 24 Management of Training II MOT216C MOT216C 24 Work Integrated Learning WIL116C WIL126C 30 For more information

Further study

Possible study paths

Graduates may progress to doctoral study in a related field, subject to research alignment and the receiving institution's admission requirements. An advanced diploma, postgraduate diploma or honours degree in business, management, commerce or a related specialisation, subject to admission requirements.

Career possibilities

Where this qualification may lead

Business analyst; administrator; operations coordinator; marketing practitioner; human-resources practitioner; entrepreneur; project coordinator; or management trainee.

Study locations

Available campuses

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