Executive Diploma in Human Resource Management

Course details

Ultimately, most highly motivated, well-educated people in administration wish to fulfil a senior HR management role in which they have to understand and effectively coordinate the work of major divisions of a company or group of ;The Executive Diploma in Human Resources Management (EHRM) is an advanced program specifically meant for those who have already gained a recognised diploma or degree and who now wish to study a course that prepares them for a senior Human Resources and management position. The emphasis during the course is on those aspects, which are essential for effective HR management within commercial or non-commercial organisations.

Modules of Study

Strategic Human Resources Management
Strategic human resource management is concerned with the management of human resources in ways that support an organisation's strategy and contribute to the achievement of organisational goals. It takes a long-term perspective on how human resources can be matched to organisational requirements and considers broader matters such as the quality and commitment of the human resource to an organisation. The nature of the changing business environment requires adaptable strategic human resource plans. Organisations have a range of human resources policies that explain how human resources are examining human resource management, learners will understand how human resource strategy and policies enable personnel to work in ways that contribute to the overall effectiveness of organisations in both the short and long term.

Professional Development for Strategic Managers
This module is designed to enable learners to take responsibility for their learning and development needs to gain the personal and professional skills needed to support the strategic direction of an organisation. Learners can achieve this through analysing their current skills and preparing and implementing a personal development plan. The module highlights the importance of seeking feedback from others to improve performance by continuously reviewing learning needs. The development of appropriate personal and professional skills will allow learners to cope with demanding responsibilities and career progression.

Leadership 
Learners will gain an insight into the current thinking on leadership from an organisational perspective. They will examine the links between strategic management and leadership, particularly the skills a leader needs to support organisational direction. The unit will help learners understand the impact of management and leadership styles on strategic decisions in differing situations, through examining the competences and styles of successful leaders. gives an organisational perspective, but it offers learners an insight into how it can contribute to development of their strategic management and leadership skills through assessing requirements for their current or future job roles. will enable learners to research a range of management and leadership development methods and evaluate their in meeting the skills requirements for effective leadership.

Change Management
Strategic change management is most effective when an organisation actively seeks the participation of all relevant stakeholders. A change management strategy will be effective only if it has the support of all stakeholders. If they are to have a sense of ownership, stakeholders need to have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the change strategy. Strategic change impacts on the human resources structure of the organisation and this often means a restructuring of the workforce or changes in working practices. Learners will develop an understanding of the models of strategic change and the role that stakeholders play in this process. They will then examine the need for change in a selected organisation and plan the implementation of a model for change. Updated on 20 June, 2019