Medium
English
Duration
12 Months
Mode
Physical/Online
Schedule
Sat & Sun
Introduction
The Diploma in Human Resource Management is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of HRM as a central subsystem of an organization. Human Resource Management plays a vital role in helping organizations achieve their strategic goals effectively and efficiently by managing their most valuable asset people[cite: 122].
This Diploma programme equips students with knowledge and skills in key HR functions such as human resource planning, recruitment and selection, orientation and placement, training and development, performance management, and compensation management[cite: 123]. It emphasizes the importance of attracting, developing, and retaining talented employees through well-structured HR policies and practices[cite: 124].
The programme also focuses on building a productive and highly motivating organizational culture while ensuring the effective utilization of existing human resources[cite: 125]. Through a carefully designed blend of subjects covering a wide range of HR competencies, students will be guided to a higher level of academic understanding and professional capability in the field of Human Resource Management[cite: 126].
Programme Objectives
- To provide an opportunity to the participants to earn a professional qualification in HR
- To get tuned to the latest development and best practices in HR
- To prepare the participants to handle the HR functions in an organization.
Course Contents
- DHRM 1013 Introduction to Business Environment and Management
- DHRM 1023 Organizational Staffing
- DHRM 1033 Performance and Compensation Management
- DHRM 1043 Human Resource Development
- DHRM 1053 Grievances Management and Disciplinary Procedure
- DHRM 1063 Employee Health and Safety
- DHRM 1073 Organizational Behaviour Management
- DHRM 1083 Labour Laws in Sri Lanka
- DHRM 1093 Information Technology for Human Resource Management
- DHRM 1103 Sustainable Human Resource Management
Structure of the Diploma Program
The Diploma Program is of one year duration, and conducted through blended mode. The curriculum of Diploma Program is designed to suit the various language needs of the learners in the modern contexts and the current challenges that are taking place in technological transformation in the global academic setting.
The Diploma is considered as a way forward for widening the access to higher education to masses at an affordable cost on conditions that are flexible to students. In this context, designing of the structure, curriculum and examination of the entire Diploma Program through blended mode using a combined mode of delivery, namely face to face instructions, self-learning initiatives depended on printed learning material supplemented by on-line and computer-based learning resources.
Each course is taught and assessed based on Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) and Students Centered Learning (SCL) and examination during the course and at the end of the semester.
Program Overview
As the curriculum has been designed according to the credits of qualification descriptors of SLQF, the proposed Diploma in Human Resource Management programme could be positioned at SLQF Level 03.
Target Group
- Working adults
- Job seekers, Entrepreneurs, School levers.
- Those who pursue higher studies in their relevant fields.
- Any individual who is interested in enhancing his/her knowledge in Human Resource Management field
Entry Qualification
- Successful completion of General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) or
- A foundation course equivalent to SLQF level 2 after a minimum of 12 years of schooling followed by passing an aptitud test or
- Completion of NVQ level 4 or accredited work experience or accredited prior learning followed by a corresponding cognitive bridging programme of minimum 30 credit (equivalent to SLQF level 3).
Further Details
Contact the Course Coordinator
Dr (Mrs) L.Sooriyakumaran
Diploma in Human Resource Management