Postgraduate Diploma
in Human Resource
Management / Human
Resource Development
HRM/HRD
PgDip
These two courses have been approved by Chartered Institute
of Personnel and Development (CIPD) to provide the knowledge
and skills required for Chartered Membership of CIPD and to meet
the Advanced level standards on the HR Professional map. From
September 2010 they replace the CIPD Professional Development
Scheme previously taught in the Business School.
Why choose the Postgraduate Diploma:
• Recently validated University award which can lead to MA HRM and HRD.
• A CIPD approved course relevant to HRM and HRD practitioners.
• Can be completed in 24 months part-time.
• Flexible modes of attendance.
• Varied assessment methods.
• Learn with fellow HR professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• Opportunity to specialise in HRM or HRD.
Introduction
The programme develops individuals as knowledgeable
Human Resource (HR) professionals who continually learn from
experiences and can add value in employing organisations, now
and in the future.
It provides knowledge and skills requirements necessary to apply
for Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel
Development, once you have sufficient organisational experience.
There is opportunity to complete a generalist HRM route, or for
those who wish to specialise in HRD you can select modules that
focus on learning development for staff, managers and leaders.
Course Structure
Year 1
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HRM in Context
Resourcing and Talent Management
Learning and Talent Management
Developing Skills for Business Leadership
You can exit with Postgraduate Certificate in HR
Year 2
• Leading, Managing and Developing People
• Investigating a Business Issue from an HR Perspective
• Two modules selected from those below
Options
HRM Route
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Managing Employment Relations
Reward Management
Performance Management
Leadership and Management Development
HRD Route
• Leadership and Management Development
• Design, Delivery and Evaluation of Learning Events
Assessment
Each of the eight modules of the Postgraduate Diploma has its
own specified learning outcomes and assessments. These include
many different assessments. The mix of assessment methods
allows students to develop as leaders and managers.
Attendance
The course runs on a part-time basis with different modes of
attendance, including:
• Full day
• Half day and evening
• 2 evenings per week
Additionally there are residentials and block study days.
You can change between modes on a temporary basis if you need
to for work on personal reasons.
The normal attendance days for year are:
Year 1 – Mondays and additional Tuesday evenings
(for evenings only)
Year 2 – Tuesdays and additional Wednesday evenings
(for evenings only)
Facilities
We can guarantee to provide you with a modern and professional
place in which to study and learn. Our purpose-built new Business
School only opened in 2010 following an investment of £17m.
It’s a state-of-the art facility and provides you with high quality
environment in which to learn and develop.
The building features modern, spacious classrooms with excellent
IT facilities and there are a number of computer labs for general
student access.
Another key feature is the social space available, where you
can gather to study or just relax. ‘The Street’, at first floor level,
provides a cafe selling excellent coffee and food, soft seating,
tables, WiFi internet access and a terrace overlooking the
courtyard, with vending facilities if you’re in a hurry or working
late.
We’re located just across the canal from the main campus; the
library and student centre are a few minutes away.
The University of Huddersfield campus is located in the town
centre allowing you easy access from public transport (the bus
and rail stations are no more than 10-15 minutes walk away) and
the major road and motorway networks across West Yorkshire.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a first degree or equivalent qualification
and experience of working in Human Resource Management or
Development or will have completed Certificate in Personnel, HR
or Training Practice and have relevant experience.
Career progression
Full membership of the institute, i.e. MCIPD, may be applied for
upon successful completion of the course, after the appropriate
amount of relevant experience. This upgrading and subsequent
upgrading to Chartered Fellow of CIPD depends upon the
production of satisfactory evidence of continuing professional
development.
Contact information
General enquiries about the course should be made to:
Department of Leadership and Management
University of Huddersfield Business School
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
Departmental Secretary
Tel: 01484 472746
E-mail: leadershipandmanagement@hud.ac.uk
Web: www.hud.ac.uk/hubs
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