Diploma in Human Resource Management هذه الدورة تدرس باللغة الإنجليزية

تفاصيل الدورة

This part-time evening human resource course will provide you with the appropriate skills and knowledge essential for effective human resource management. It explores the relationship between an organisation’s strategy, its culture and its HRM policies and procedures. You will be introduced to the main HRM theories, and these will provide a conceptual and practical platform for participant learning. You will be encouraged to draw on your own experience as this will help you to develop a clearer understanding of HRM.

The course outline for the Diploma in Human Resource Management includes modules from the BA in Business Studies course. This will be of particular interest to mature participants or corporate clients who do not wish to commit initially to a full degree programme and want a short certified course with the option of progressing to degree level. This course is designed to provide participants with the appropriate skills and knowledge essential for effective human resource management. It is suitable for individuals who wish to pursue a career in HRM and also for newly appointed managers or team leaders.

Semester 1

Module 1 – Human Resource Management

The Nature of Human Resource Management

• Introduction
• History and development of the HRM theory and models

The role of the HR practitioner

• The basic roles
• Gaining support and commitment
• Ethical considerations
• Conflict in the HR contribution

Work and Employment

• The nature of work
• The employment relationship
• The psychological contract

Organisational behaviour in HR

• Characteristics of people
• Motivation
• Organisational commitment and engagement
• Organisational culture

People resourcing

• Human Resource Planning
• Recruitment and selection

Procedural documentation

• Employment contracts
• Employee handbook

Performance Management

• Characteristics of Performance Management
• The process of performance management

Human Resource Development

• Learning and development
• Training

Reward

• Job evaluation
• Market rate analysis
• Financial and non-financial reward

International HRM

• The cross cultural organization
• R+S in an international context
• HRM in an international context

Module 2 – Information and Communications Technology

Introduction to Communication & IT

• Communication & IT in Organisations

Written Communication

• Business Letters
• Memoranda
• Using E-Mail/Word/Excel/PowerPoint & Access
• Reports/Press Releases

Databases

• System Levels
• Information System Security

Oral, Visual and Non-Verbal Communication

• Oral and Aural Communication
• Designing and Delivery of Formal Presentations
• Visual Communication Tools

Interpersonal Relations within Business

• Team and Team Development
• Time Management

Research and Study Skills

• Effective Study Skills
• Research Techniques

Semester 2

Module 1 – Employee Relations

Overview of Employee Relations

The Trade Union Movement

• History of Trade Unions
• Industrial Revolution
• Formation of Trade Unions
• Types of Trade Unions

The Institutions

• Labour Relations Commission
• Conciliation Service
• Labour Court
• Equality Officers
• Rights Commissioners
• Employment Appeals Tribunal

Key Players

• The Government
• The Trade Unions
• The Employers
• ICTU
• ISME
• IBEC

Policy Practices & Procedures

• Recruitment and selection
• Employee hand book
• Personnel records
• Remuneration
• Working hours
• Employee leave
• Absenteeism
• Training and development
• Performance management
• Termination of employment

Industrial relations & Collective Bargaining and social partnership

• The laws of natural justice
• Grievance procedures
• Disciplinary procedures
• Investigations

Safety Health and Welfare

• Safety statement
• Bullying and harassment
• Stress

Employee legislation

Module 2 – Legal Aspects of Business

An Introduction to the Irish Legal System

• The Sources of Law
• The Court System including the structure of the Irish Court system
• Contract Law
• Law of Tort
• Consumer Law
• Company Law

Employment Law

• Employee or an independent contractor
• Essential terms in a contract of employment;
• Unfair Dismissals Act 1977 – 2001
• The Employment Equality Acts 1998-2008
• The Maternity Protection Act 1994
• Organisation of Working Time Act 2003
• Protection of Employees (Part Time Work) Act 2001
• Protection of Employees (Fixed Term) Act 2003
• Redundancy Payment Acts 1967-2003

Introduction to EU Law

• Sources of EU law and structures of the EU
• Free movement of workers, goods and services

Overview Dublin:

Mature Students - If you are 23 years or over from the 1st January of this year, you can apply for this course directly using the College’s online application form. A member of the College’s admissions team will be in touch to discuss your course entry requirements. Under 23 Years - Two Honours Level, Grade C3s or above and four Ordinary Level D3s in your Leaving Certificate (subjects to include Maths and a language) or equivalent exam taken. All applicants must be a user of Microsoft Office.

Overview Limerick:

Direct entry over 23 (Mature Student) or 2C3s (Hons) + 4D3s (Ord) in Leaving Certificate to include a language and Maths or equivalent exam taken.