Course details
Course headline
The Diploma in Human Resource Management programme examines the organisational behaviour, human resource management, employee relations and employee development. Cultural impact and the international contexts are also considered before the course concludes with a short case study.
What is this course about?
The programme examines organisational behaviour, HRM, employee relations and employee development. The course moves on to debate the importance of the Hr function and whether Hr needs to be linked directly to organisational strategy to work efficiently. the impact of culture and the international context is also considered before the course concludes with a short case study of one of the issues covered in your own workplace setting.
All online study materials and student handbooks are supplied. You will be allocated a tutor for academic support who you can contact as often as you like by telephone and email. You will also have access to a student support co-ordinator for administrative support. You will also complete an online induction and have access to an online Virtual Campus
Example modules/topics covered
- Workplace Learning and Human resource management
- Organisational behaviour and employee development
- Management in organisations
- Personnel and Human resource management
- Culture and the international context
- Case study
Aims and objectives/learning outcomes
Upon completion you will be able to:
- Compare and contrast formal and informal learning and discuss the merits of the two.
- Discuss how effective employee development can impact upon an organisations’ performance.
- Assess the theory and practice of management, considering the importance of leadership and the Hrm function.
- Demonstrate how an understanding of the issues involved in Hrm can assist the Hr manager in managing staff effectively.
- Construct an argument concerning the impact of globalisation on organisations and culture.
- Apply the theories and knowledge gained in studying the diploma to a workplace setting.
Target Audience:
Applicants who do not have any formal qualifications but can demonstrate at least 2 years full-time relevant HR work experience or are working as a training practitioner are encouraged to apply.
Associated career paths and benefits:
The Diploma in Human Resource Management can be studied as a standalone programme or can form part of a three-year degree programme leading to the BSc in Human Resource Management.
Unique features of the course:
The University of Leicester virtual learning environment Blackboard is used to deliver all resources for this course including:
- Study materials - Access electronic copies of your learning materials and important information, such as assessment instructions, whenever and wherever you are.
- Tutor support - Tutors use live chats and forums to stimulate discussions, request input and highlight external sources.
- External resources - Links to external sources can include key journal articles, your university’s online library, sites of topical interest, etc.
- Discussion with other students - Forums allow students to come together, share thoughts and ideas and you can initiate topics that you want to discuss with your fellow students.
Entry requirements:
The standard entry requirements are as follows:
- University of Leicester CLMS Certificate OR equivalent relevant academic qualifications with at least 2-3 years workplace experience in a training or HR role
- English language proficiency –Should English NOT be your first language, you would be required to submit an IELTS Test of 6.5 OR a TOEFL Test of 575 (paper) 250 (computer) 90 (IBT)
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About Stafford
The Centre for Labour Market Studies at the University of Leicester has developed an international reputation as a leading provider of flexible distance learning courses in training, skills, performance and human resources. With over 3,500 successful graduates in over 70 countries, you will be joining our growing body of students, many of whom have become leaders in their fields. Stafford is a Resource Centre for UK Universities in the Middle East and Levant and was the very first provider of Distance Learning education to be established in Dubai in 1993. Stafford, has partnered with University of Leicester to provide MBA, Masters, Diploma and Certificate level programmes in the Middle-East and also offer courses in various disciplines including Bachelors, executive MBA and doctorates.
Our Partner in the Middle-East
Stafford Associates was formed in 1993, and is a Resource Center for Top UK Universities in the Middle East and Levant. The Stafford Associates head office is located in Dubai, with a representative office in Beirut, and can support you with your application to the University of Leciester. This service is entirely free of charge and the academic consultants make the whole process much simpler and less time-consuming for you, the applicant.
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