This programme prepares candidates for positions as Human Resource Supervisors, Officers and Assistants.

Programme Objectives

The Diploma in Human Resource Management will benefit staff members involved in key functional areas such as recruitment, training, compensation, employee relations, employee health and safety, performance management, conflict resolution, training and development, motivation and dealing with organized labour. In addition, the programme offers exposure to the latest technology in Managing Human Resources and Change Management approaches.

Programme Structure

This one (1) year programme of study allows graduates to carry forward nine (9) academic credits toward the UWI-ROYTEC Associate of Science Degree in Management (ADM), leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management (BDM).

Courses Covered

• Human Resource Management (Term 1)
• Fundamentals of Management (Term 1)
• Organizational Behaviour (Term 2)
• Understanding Human Communication (Term 2)
• Negotiation & Conflict Management (Term 3)
• Performance Management (Term 3)
• Practicum (Term 3)

All courses are compulsory. There are no elective courses.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of five (5) CXC passes (General Proficiency) Grades I and II (Grade III accepted from June 1998 onwards) or five (5) GCE O'Level passes, Grades A, B and C (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics.

Applicants may also be considered on the basis of their work experience, relevant training and educational background as deemed relevant by UWI-ROYTEC's Admissions Committee to be the equivalent of the above for the purpose of study. Applicants may be subject to an interview.

This Programme of Study is Recognised by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago.

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In the event that there is change to or cancellation of a programme before its scheduled start date, UWI-ROYTEC will as far as is reasonably possible, advise persons prior to the commencement of classes.