Why do a diploma in Human Resource Management?

The Regent Business School’s distance and supported learning Diploma in Human Resource Management provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary Human Resource Management theory and practice. The people element in business is extremely important as it determines how well organisations transform and function in the emerging business landscapes of the 21st century. This programme is created to develop a learners’ key competencies required for the effective management of human resource issues. It further enhances the performance of those working by striving to achieve organisational aims without disregarding individual personal needs. The Regent Business School Diploma in Human Resource Management programme links academic theory with real life situations. Thus making it applicable as a pivotal tool not only to human resource professionals but certainly to every leader.

What will I gain from this programme?

Upon completing this course, the participants attaining this qualification will be able to:

• Understand the theory and practice of the specific functions and applications of personnel administration within an organisation.
• Understand how to improve these specific functional management competencies within an organisation.
• Apply specific functional management skills to increase the productivity and business efficiency of their areas of responsibility, especially in the areas of interpersonal human relations and managing people.
• Function as human resource practitioners in organisations.
• Evaluate the provisions of relevant legislation.
• Assume higher levels of responsibility within specific functional management areas as a result of newly acquired/ improved skills.

What are my career prospects?

On completion of the Diploma in Human Resource Management the candidate will have the ability to provide services relating to the effective management of human capital. Within a corporate or public sector organisation, opportunities exist within fields encompassing human resource management, labour relations management and human resource development.

Functions of the human resource practitioner would include recruitment, selection, human resource administration, human resource utilisation, remuneration, labour relations and human resource development.

Duration of Programme, how is it structured?

The minimum duration of this programme is two years. 4 modules per year, 2 per semester.

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Who should apply?

• School-leavers seeking a recognised qualification in human resource management as a means to further their career. Studies can be furthered while they earn or gain work experience.
• People with part-time or full-time employment who seek career advancement.
• Individuals who seek to advance their skills in human resource management and gain a greater understanding of the “people factor“ in the business world.

What are the admission requirements?

• A senior certificate or equivalent entrance qualification.
• A or O level certificate.
• Other qualifications will be considered in special circumstances.
• Candidates who do not possess the necessary formal qualifications for admission may be considered for admission through a process which recognises prior learning. Such candidates will be considered on the basis of age and experience ­and will have to submit a motivation indicating why they should be included in the programme. This motivation will be carefully considered by the Programme Selection Committee to assess whether the applicant qualifies for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
  
  

All admissions to the HRM Diploma programme are subject to the approval of the Regent Business School Selection Committee.