Program Overview
This full-time, 3-year program develops strategic HR professionals who can ethically and sustainably lead and manage organizations' human resources. Through a combination of face-to-face and flexible delivery methods, students gain a comprehensive understanding of HR principles, management accounting, and business ethics. The program culminates in a dissertation project, preparing graduates for successful careers in Human Resources.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Program content: Develops capabilities to work at a strategic level around attracting, developing and engaging the right people.
- Individual modules:
- Principles of Business Management
- Fundamentals of Management Accounting and Finance
- Human Resources Management
- Strategic Management
- Business and Management Ethics
- Organisational Behaviour
- Employee Relations
- Research Methods
- International Human Resources Management
- Employee Development
- Major Project
Assessment:
- Assessments for modules except Dissertation:
- In-semester test (25% of the final module mark)
- Two-hour final examination (75% of the final mark)
- Assessment for Dissertation:
- Production of a dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words
- May include a viva voce in cases of marginal pass
- Assessed using Turnitin Software for Similarity
- Must adhere to Academic Integrity and Referencing Style practices explained in an induction session
Teaching:
- Modern face-to-face lectures, webinars, seminars, discussion forums, tutorials, group work, case studies, guest speakers, organisational visits, and independent study
- Flexible delivery to accommodate students with daytime employment or childcare commitments
Careers:
- Career in Human Resources, enabling you to play a key role in organizational success
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
Local/EU Students:
- Evening Classes
- Year 1: €3,900
- Year 2: €3,750
- Year 3: €4,500
- Day Classes
- Year 1: €3,900
- Year 2: €3,750
- Year 3: €4,500
International Students:
- Evening Classes
- Year 1: €5,400
- Year 2: €5,250
- Year 3: €5,500
- Day Classes
- Year 1: €5,150
- Year 2: €5,000
- Year 3: €5,250
Fees include:
- Assessment fee
- Overall qualification certificate
- Course material tutorial support notes
- Access to online course resources
Entry criteria for the College’s Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources is designed to offer a number of entry routes, so that each applicant’s previously certificated academic qualifications, prior learning experience and experiential skills can be taken fully into account when determining whether an offer of a place to study can be made. Prior to entering the College’s Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources programme, applicants are normally expected to be able to demonstrate a minimum of a Maltese matriculation certificate (or equivalent qualifications), with two subjects at an advanced level, three other subjects at an intermediate level and Systems of Knowledge, and a pass at Grade 5 or better in the English Language Secondary Education Certificate. If the prospective student is not in possession of a secondary education certificate in English, they may be asked by the College to demonstrate their English Language competence. Alternatively, a prospective student can be admitted with three subjects at Advanced Level (MQF 4) (or equivalent qualifications), and a pass at Grade 5 or better in the English Language Secondary Education Certificate.
