The Diploma in Human Resource Management (Dip. HRM) is a two year program that prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed for an entry level position in the field of Human Resource Management (HRM). After completing the Dip. HRM program, graduates will possess a practical and theoretical overview of human resources functions, and its critical role in organizations. Students engage in handson experiential learning through applied assignments and a required HRM work placement.
Program Duration:
Two years
Accreditation:
The Diploma in Human Resource Management (Dip. HRM) is accredited through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a leading specialized accreditation association for business education. For more information on UDST’s ACBSP accreditation, please visit www.acbsp.org.
Admission Requirements:
1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements
1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.
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Study Plan:
| Course number | course title | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-Req | co-Req | cr | lec | lab | ||
| Semester 1 | ||||||
| COMM1010 | English Communication I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HRMG1001 | Principles of Human Resource Management | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MATH1070 | Applied Mathematics | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Effective & Experiential Learning Elective: Select 1 of 2 | ||||||
| EFFL1001 | Effective Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EFFL1002 | Applied & Experiential Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total | 12 | 11 | 3 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| ACCT1001 | Financial Accounting | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| COMP1401 | Introduction to Computers & Information Systems | - | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| MRKT1001 | Principles of Marketing | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 2 Total | 12 | 10 | 7 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| BKFT1001 | Principles of Finance | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| BUSG2010 | Qatar Business Law | 3 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Semester 3 Total | 6 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Year 1 Total | 30 | 25 | 16 | |||
| Course number | course title | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-Req | co-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| Semester 4 | ||||||
| ECON2010 | Business Economics | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| HRMG2020 | Employee Relations | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| HRMG3010 | Human Resource Planning & Selection | HRMG1001 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| MGMT2010 | Organizational Behavior | Min 30 Credits | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 4 Total | 12 | 8 | 11 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| HRMG3020 | Qatar Employment Law | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| HRMG3030 | Occupational Health & Safety | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| HRMG3040 | Performance Management | HRMG3010 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| HRMG3050 | Training & Development | HRMG1001 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| HRMG4020 | Compensation and Benefits | HRMG1001 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Semester 5 Total | 15 | 10 | 10 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| BUSG2301 | Work Placement | Min 54 Credits | - | 9 | 360 Total Hours | |
| Semester 6 Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Year 2 Total | 36 | 18 | 21 | |||
| Dip. HRM Program Total: | 66 | 43 | 37 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Diploma in Human Resource Management (Dip. HRM) may choose to continue their studies and complete the Bachelor of Human Resource Management (B.B.A. HRM) degree program.
Career Opportunities:
The Diploma in Human Resource Management (Dip. HRM) is an applied program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Benefits Clerk
- Recruitment Assistant
- Training Coordinator
- Onboarding Coordinator
- Compensation Clerk
- Professional Development Assistant
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