Diploma in Human Resource Management
The Diploma in Human Resource Management (DHRM) is a Level 5 PNGNQF qualification designed to provide foundational and practical skills in managing people and workplace systems. Delivered over two years on a part-time basis with 120 credit points, the program equips students with core competencies in human resource practices such as recruitment, employee relations, training and development, and organizational administration. The program prepares graduates for entry-level HR roles and further studies in human resource management and related business fields.
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Principles of Human Resource Management
Study Period: Semester OneUnit code: FM255
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
This unit introduces students to basic principles of human resource management. It prepares students for this important role, to manage people. The program generally focuses on human resource management, acquisition, development, retention and productivity of people in contemporary PNG organisations. -
Recruitment and Placement
Study Period: Semester OneUnit Code: FM256
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Students explore various aspects of recruitment and placement to get the best people to achieve goals of the organization. The unit covers recruitment requests, projecting staff needs, crafting advertisements, job descriptions, reviewing applications, references, interviews, placement, and induction.
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Ethics in Human Resource Management
Study Period: Semester TwoUnit code: FM257
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
In today’s fast changing technologies and innovations, unethical behaviour and practices are slowly creeping in or are already embedded in systems and practices of many organisations which have initially established to serve a particular purpose in society. This unit covers Christian ethics, professional ethics and leadership ethics to manage people within an organisation. Students embrace these qualities and perform at high standard in accordance to their organisations governing regulations, policies and code of conduct. -
Managing Diversity in the Workplace
Study Period: Semester TwoUnit code: FM245
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
In this unit, students consider strategies for managing diversity in the workplace to achieve goals. Diversity comes from differences in language, culture, gender, religion, citizenship, social status, education levels and previous work experiences. Students consider skills needed to achieve a workforce where people work cooperatively and productively in teams with tolerance, respect and value for human diversity. Students gain knowledge and skills through case studies and applications.
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Human Resource Laws in Organisations
Study Period: Semester ThreeUnit code: FM239
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
HR laws play a pivotal role in managing varied issues dealing with human resources in organisations. The unit covers labour laws (PNG Employment Act), employer-employee relationship and industrial relations, conflict resolution and occupation health and safety (OHS). Students gain knowledge and skills through case studies and applications. -
Human Resource Management in Entrepreneurships
Study Period: Semester ThreeUnit code: FM258
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
People in an entrepreneurial business need to be open-minded and flexible, willing to accept challenges to try new ideas and adjust theor practices. The vision of the entrepreneurial enterprise should guide strategies for managing behaviour of people involved. The challenge for managers is to achieve a shared vision of what the enterprise hopes to achieve and people’s roles within the process.
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Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management
Study Period: Semester FourStudy Period: Semester Two
Unit code: FM240
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Contemporary issues in human resource need particular attention by organisations. The unit covers acquisition of human resource, development and training of human resource, maintenance of human resource and research and
information system in human resource management. Students gain relevant knowledge and skills and expose to practical examples of different laws relating to human resource and workplace issues. -
Human Resource Information Systems
Study Period: Semester FourUnit code: FM241
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Computer applications have become growing tools that enhance productivity of certain tasks ranging from financial calculations, data management to reporting and presentations. This unit introduces IT, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Students will gain basic computer knowledge and skills through hands-on applications of the office suite of software covering word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation. During the course, students will engage in hands-on practical exercises which are directly applicable HRM in their workplace setup managing data or information.
Learning outcomes for this program will be published soon.
Entry Requirements
- grade 12 Certificate with C or better grades in the core subjects, or,
- a certificate of matriculation to tertiary studies from a DHERST-registered institution and,
- at least 3 years of relevant industry experience or sme engagement (optional).
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