Program Overview

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Undergraduate Higher Diploma in Human Resources, Marketing and Finance

Course Description

This programme of studies is intended to introduce participants to the three different professions of Human Resources, Marketing and Finance, whilst simultaneously providing a basis that could lead to further studies in any of these areas or a related area in business studies.

Intake

• October

EQF / MQF Level

• Level 5

Mode of Delivery

• Traditional

Duration of Course

• 2 Academic Years, 3-hours, Twice a Week (Full-Time and part-time options available)

Operational End Date

• N/A

ECTS Credits

• 120 ECTS

Programme Qualifies for

• Get Qualified Scheme

Certificate after completing

• Student Success Rate: 100

Awarding Bodies

• €6,500 (Prices for Non EU applicants differ)

Course Information

What you will study

• Employability
• Management Concepts
• Introduction to Human Resources
• Recruitment and Selection
• Equality and Managing Diversity
• Financial Reporting
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Management
• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Marketing Elements
• Branding and Advertising
• Performance and Rewards
• Developing Human Capital
• International HRM
• Managing Organisational Performance
• Investment Management
• Managerial Decision Making
• Consumer Behaviour
• Marketing of Services
• Digital Marketing Principles
• Business Research Methods
• Research Project

How you will learn

• This diploma is delivered with a flexible classroom-based method, through a variety of course materials, case studies, discussions, presentations, enquiry-based learning and problem-solving activities.
• Lessons will be held in class in our premises at Domain Building, 102/104, Constitution Street, Mosta.

Assessment

• Formative assessment: The goal of formative assessment is to monitor student learning to provide ongoing feedback that can be used by lecturers to improve their teaching and by students to improve their learning and development.
• Summative assessment: Assessments will be designed according to the guidelines of each module specification. In general, the assessments will enable learners to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes across the individual elements of the program.

Structure of Programme

• This programme offers both variety and flexibility, ensuring that the learning and assessment activities are relevant and of value for future progression.
• Throughout this programme learners are continuously and actively involved in all teaching methods including lectures, hands-on activities, seminar, workshops, and enquiry-based learning.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment Procedures

• Lectures and other teaching methods are delivered interactively, with discussion sessions and tutorials in the form of hands-on and problem-solving activities building on the relevant academic study skills including concepts and practices.
• Learners are asked to reflect on the tools and activities, inviting discussions with regards to their own knowledge and skill and adapt these tools to their current situations and contexts.

Grading System

• Grading will be based on – Pass – Merit – and Distinction.
• Resits will be permitted for each respected assignment and module. No more than two resits are permitted to the student and the grading will be only a Pass.

Entry Requirement

• Applicants should have either a minimum of 2 passes at A level or an equivalent recognised MQF Level 4 award or qualification (as appropriate), or the equivalent of 3 years working experience in a field/role deemed to be related to the subjects covered in this course.
• Alternatively, applicants having completed their secondary level of education (MQF Level 3) and having 5 years’ working experience of an administrative nature or in a field/role deemed to be related to the subjects covered in this course will also be considered.
• In the case or students whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 or equivalent is required.

Fees & Funding

• Get Qualified Scheme
• MFHEA Licence Nº: 2011 – TC – 01
• Further and Higher Education Institution

Target Group

• Learners who wish to widen access to higher education and improve the career prospects within the HR sector.
• This qualification is ideal for learners who have obtained the matriculation certificate or relevant qualification at MQF/EQF Level 4 and would like to pursue a progression route to a degree-level study in Human Resource management.
• It is also suitable for mature learners who are currently employed and wish to change or advance their career in HR.

Target Audience

• 19+

Course Language

• English

Where you will learn

• Domain Building, 102/104, Constitution Street, Mosta

Employability

• This module will focus upon general skills of employability that any professional needs to adopt, and will focus on enabling participants improve their employability within the labour market.

Management Concepts

• This module will focus upon providing a general overview of Management concepts, the role of management within an organisation, and how management helps to build value within the firm.

Introduction to Human Resources

• This module will focus on the strategic role of Human Resources within an organisation, focusing on the nature of the HR function, the deliverables provided by the Human Resources function, and how this function can be a source of competitive advantage for the organisation.

Recruitment and Selection

• This module will focus on the nature and function of Recruitment and Selection within an organisation, focusing on the sources of Recruitment, various recruitment techniques used to attract job applicants to the organisation, when to use internal and external sources of recruitment, selection techniques and the conclusion of the recruitment and selection process through the induction process of the new employees.

Equality and Managing Diversity

• This module will focus on the nature and importance of managing equality, equal opportunities and diversity within an organisation, focusing upon not only the origins of equal opportunities and diversity, but the challenges of implementing and maintaining such a culture within an organisation.

Financial Reporting

• This module will focus on the nature and importance of financial accounting, the respective importance of financial reporting for organisational stakeholders, and the additional value of the financial reporting process.

Cost Accounting

• This module will focus on the nature and importance of cost accounting, the respective importance of identifying, calculating and managing costs involved in either producing a product or providing a service.

Financial Management

• This module will focus on the importance of financial management, the sources of finance, costs and benefits of the different sources of finance, the strategic and operational implications of using different sources of finance, differences between short-term, medium-term and longer-term sources of finance, cost of capital, methods used to improve financial management and the effect of financial management on an organisation’s liquidity.

Fundamentals of Marketing

• This module will focus on the introductory aspects of marketing, the foundational aspects of marketing, understanding the need to meet people’s wants and needs, customers’ expectations, laws of market attractiveness and market competition, designing the customer journey, importance of customer experience, building the strength of brands, and the key elements of customer service.

Marketing Elements

• This module will focus on the main marketing elements comprising what is referred to as the marketing mix of products and services – or the 4Ps of products / 7Ps of services.

Branding and Advertising

• This module will focus on the composition of brands, how these are developed, built and sustained through various marketing initiatives.

Performance and Rewards

• This module will focus on the importance of managing performance within an organisation, the effect of performance upon people management, employees’ expectations following performance, performance appraisal systems, composition of rewards, motivation and rewards, financial and non-financial reward systems, understanding and developing reward strategies.

Developing Human Capital

• This module will focus on the importance of focusing on people development, identifying employees’ training requirements in line with organisational objectives and requirements, focusing on employees’ development requirements, return on investment from training, technical, professional and personal skills and knowledge requirements, the additional investment made in people development and the development of human capital.

International HRM

• This module will focus on the development and implementation of international HRM practices focusing on inclusion, cultural adaptability, standardisation of HRM practices across different countries, and the mass individualisation that is present in both global and international organisations.

Managing Organisational Performance

• This module will focus on the importance of analysing and managing organisational performance, as the objective of all business operations is to provide a greater wealth and adequate return on investment to shareholders.

Investment Management

• This module will focus on the importance of investments, understanding the composition of stocks, shares and other investment instruments that are available to most organisations.

Managerial Decision Making

• This module will focus on managerial decision making, the reasons behind the rationale leading up to decisions, financial and non-financial factors that are considered, the timing and importance of different decisions taken, concept of relevance and different costs that need to be considered in such decision making situations.

Consumer Behaviour

• This module will focus on the main aspects of Consumer Behaviour, including Customer Value, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Relationship Marketing, the main factors influencing Customer Behaviour as well as the Buying Decision Process.

Marketing of Services

• This module will focus on the main aspects of marketing of Services, specifically focusing on the additional complexities involved in marketing services and particularly the person(s) providing the service(s).

Digital Marketing Principles

• This module will focus on the main aspects and principles of digital marketing, focusing on the growth and continuous development of digital marketing thanks to continuous technological improvements.

Business Research Methods

• This module will focus on the main research methods that are used when conducting any kind of research.

Research Project

• The scope of the Research Project is to provide participants with the opportunity to apply a specific research problem related to any area in Human Resources, Marketing or Finance, and apply all that has been learnt into researching for solutions to the particular problem that can be applied within industry.