Level 5 Diploma in Human Resource Management
Program Description
The Level 5 Diploma in Human Resource Management is a comprehensive two-year program designed to equip graduates for entry-level positions in the field of Human Resource Management. Upon completion, students will have gained both theoretical understanding and practical skills essential for HR functions within organizations. Through hands-on experiential learning, including applied assignments and a mandatory HRM work placement, students develop a well-rounded understanding of the field. Graduates emerge equipped to excel in diverse HR roles and are ready to make significant contributions to organizational success.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation, a HCT graduate in Diploma in Human Resource Management should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of key terms, theories/concepts and practices within the field of Human Resource Management.
- Apply HR skills and competencies to attract, retain and develop talent.
- Demonstrate responsible and ethical behavior as a human resource professional.
- Develop employee performance initiatives and compensation plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Use current practices, trends, and challenges in human resource management to solve business problems (e.g. career development, learning and development, recruitment, and selection etc.)
Occupation and Industry Sector
Completion Requirements
Students seeking the Level 5 Diploma in Human Resource Management qualification must successfully complete all mandatory courses worth 90 credits.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Human Resource Management Core Courses | ||
| Required Credits: 90 | ||
| GED 100 | Develop English language skills | 3 |
| HRD 100 | Develop an understanding of management and organizations | 4 |
| HRD 101 | Build basic understanding of Human Resource Management | 4 |
| HRD 102 | Apply business communication skills in Human Resource Management | 4 |
| HRD 103 | Develop your professional identity in the age of AI | 4 |
| HRD 104 | Develop an understanding of the principles of organization behaviour | 4 |
| HRD 105 | Develop office management skills | 4 |
| HRD 106 | Demonstrate an understanding of document requirements in the office environment | 4 |
| HRD 107 | Apply UAE employment laws | 4 |
| HRD 108 | Apply Ethics & CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) in HRM Practices | 4 |
| HRD 130 | Apply comprehensive workplace skills 1 | 4 |
| HRD 200 | Apply health, safety and wellness techniques for employee wellbeing | 4 |
| HRD 201 | Demonstrate performance management practices | 4 |
| HRD 202 | Apply training practices | 4 |
| HRD 203 | Design compensation and benefits | 4 |
| HRD 204 | Develop personal career plan | 4 |
| HRD 205 | Explore Digital Human Resources Management. | 3 |
| HRD 206 | Discuss Ethics, Sustainability, and Innovation in A VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguou | 4 |
| HRD 207 | Design Capstone Project with Industry focused solutions | 4 |
| HRD 230 | Apply comprehensive workplace skills 2 | 4 |
| HRD 231 | Apply comprehensive workplace skills 3 | 4 |
| HRD 232 | Apply comprehensive workplace skills 4 | 4 |
| HRD 233 | Apply comprehensive workplace skills 5 | 4 |
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Required Credits | 90 |
| Program Code | DPHRD |
| Major Code | HRD |
Recommended Sequence of Study
Level 5 Diploma in Human Resource Management
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| GED 100 | Develop English language skills | 3 |
| HRD 100 | Develop an understanding of management and organizations | 4 |
| HRD 101 | Build basic understanding of Human Resource Management | 4 |
| HRD 102 | Apply business communication skills in Human Resource Management | 4 |
| HRD 103 | Develop your professional identity in the age of AI | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 19 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| HRD 104 | Develop an understanding of the principles of organization behaviour | 4 |
| HRD 105 | Develop office management skills | 4 |
| HRD 106 | Demonstrate an understanding of document requirements in the office environment | 4 |
| HRD 107 | Apply UAE employment laws | 4 |
| HRD 108 | Apply Ethics & CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) in HRM Practices | 4 |
| HRD 130 | Apply comprehensive workplace skills 1 | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 24 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| HRD 200 | Apply health, safety and wellness techniques for employee wellbeing | 4 |
| HRD 201 | Demonstrate performance management practices | 4 |
| HRD 202 | Apply training practices | 4 |
| HRD 203 | Design compensation and benefits | 4 |
| HRD 204 | Develop personal career plan | 4 |
| HRD 230 | Apply comprehensive workplace skills 2 | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 24 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| HRD 205 | Explore Digital Human Resources Management. | 3 |
| HRD 206 | Discuss Ethics, Sustainability, and Innovation in A VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguou | 4 |
| HRD 207 | Design Capstone Project with Industry focused solutions | 4 |
| HRD 231 | Apply comprehensive workplace skills 3 | 4 |
| HRD 232 | Apply comprehensive workplace skills 4 | 4 |
| HRD 233 | Apply comprehensive workplace skills 5 | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 23 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 90 | |