Faculty of Social Sciences

Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management

Postgraduate Programmes

Executive Diploma in Management – Human Resource Management (ONLINE)

Executive Diploma in Management – Human Resource Management (ONLINE)

About the Programme

The Diploma in Management with a focus on Human Resource Management (DM-HR) exposes participants to a wealth of knowledge and techniques related to the management of human capital. The programme gives comprehensive coverage of key aspects of the field including human resources development and planning, human resources management, compensation and industrial relations. 

The DM-HR seeks to enrich the practical ability of participants as they learn from academics as well as senior human resource management professionals.  Additionally, the DM-HR provides a platform for acceleration into the Cave Hill School of Business and Management MBA programme, since successful completion of the diploma increases the probability of meeting the entry requirements.

What Will I Study?

  • The functions of human resources from both theoretical and practical perspectives
  • The technical skills needed to excel in a career as a human resource professional
  • How employment legislation impacts human resources
  • The skills required for the successful recruitment, retention and development of the human resource in the contemporary workplace
  • How to manage and enhance human performance
  • The intricacies of labour and employment relations 
  • The fundamentals of contemporary business and management

Research

The Faculty of the Cave Hill School of Business and Management conducts research in a wide cross-section of areas including, but not limited to, leadership, workplace bullying, psychometric assessment, entrepreneurship, business development, consumer behaviour, marketing, project management, industrial psychology, ethics, finance and investments, and accounting theory and practice.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include:

  • Human Resource Officer
  • Training and Development Officer
  • Labour Relations Officer
  • Talent Acquisition Specialist / Head Hunter
  • Assistant Human Resources Manager

Apply now if these career paths interest you!

We accept applications from November 1 to June 30. However, expressions of interest are accepted throughout the year.

Additional Information

Taught online

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At a Glance

  • Degree Level: Postgraduate
  • Qualification: Diploma
  • Duration: 18 months

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Programme Details

Some of the courses you will cover are:  

  1. Organisational Behaviour and Management
  2. Human Resource Management
  3. Human Resource Development
  4. Industrial Relations
  5. Strategic and Human Resource Planning
  6. Management Accounting and Financial Analysis

Our tuition is internationally competitive and we offer scholarships, financial aid and payment plans to make university education available to our students. Please click here for details on financing options.  

Programme Fees (as at August 2022)  = BDS $ 8400
Please note that fees may be adjusted for academic year 2024-2025. 
 

An applicant must have either:

1. A UWI Certificate in Business Administration or Public Administration, a two-year diploma from a UWI recognised institution in a related field, 5 CXCs (or O’levels) and a minimum of 2 years junior to middle level management experience;

                                   OR

2. An Associate Degree from a UWI recognised institution and a minimum of two years junior to middle level management experience;

                                   OR

3. At least 5 CXCs (or O’levels) and a minimum of four years middle to senior level management experience.