This Postgraduate Diploma in HR course is ideally suited for:

• Those who are looking to develop a career in HR management or development.
• Those who need to understand the role of HR or Leadership and Development in the wider organizational and environmental context.
• Those seeking to progress and further develop their professional knowledge in HR

Graduates from this programme will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary issues, current thinking and issues associated with the management of human resources.

Postgraduate diplomas allow students to study something new or build on the skills and knowledge already gained during their first degree. In the current climate, more and more graduates are opting to pursue postgraduate study for the following reasons:

1. To further explore interest in areas of specialization
2. To gain clear insights into an industry and create invaluable contacts – postgraduate studies will uncover industry contacts and work experience opportunities;
3. To gain specialist skills – i.e. balancing newfound expertise with practical work experience and industry knowledge, to offer employers a more complete package in an employee.
4. To increase chances for promotion – this will give learners a competitive edge.
5. Change career direction – many postgraduate courses can act as conversion courses to enter different sectors;

Employers want to recruit people who have the right mix of competencies.

1.    BSc. Degree in any discipline or
2.    Mature student entry/prior learning assessment: Professional Certification, Associate Degree, or Diploma. Applicants falling in this category must be twenty five years or older, with a minimum of two years experience in a specialized area of the industry. Applicants will be accepted based on an assessment of their prior learning.