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Diploma in Human Resource Management with Psychology (DHRMP)
First Year Stage 1A
Module Code
Module Name
Total Hours
BA207Z
Principles of AccountingProvides students with an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of accounting. Significant areas are the double entry concept, accounting process, special journals, subsidiary ledgers and control accounts, and the financial statements of merchandising businesses. This also includes an understanding of the control and accounting for cash, inventories and fixed assets, goods and services tax, partnership and fundamental accounting principles. An accounting software will be introduced.
60
BA208Z
EconomicsProvides students with an understanding of the basic economic concepts that are needed in the decision-making processes of firms. It also enables students to have a better understanding of the economic environment. Topics covered include resource allocation, demand and supply, price determination, market structure, national income and income determination, employment, inflation, money and international trade.
60
MS1519
Informations Technology Applications for ManagementAims to equip students with relevant knowledge of various aspects of information technology. Students will learn and acquire the practical skills in industrial standard application software such as work processing, electronic spreadsheet and multimedia presentation. It will also introduce the basics of workgroup computing.
60
LC0729
Effective CommunicationAims to equip students with sound foundational language and communication skills to support their academic studies at the polytechnic. It builds greater language awareness through the emphasis on using Standard English and keeping the purpose and audience in mind in written and oral communication. Lessons are interactive and student-centered and students are exposed to a wide variety of authentic listening and written texts in class activities and assignments.
30
BA0289
Fundamentals of MarketingIntroduces the basics in marketing to students. Topics include the strategic marketing management process, market opportunities analysis and target market selection. The elements of the marketing mix will also be examined. An integrated approach will be adopted to discuss how these elements can be blended to produce an effective marketing programme.
90
BA0812
Introduction to PsychologyAims to provide students with the basic information for understanding themselves better. It also helps them to be more aware of the implications of psychology on the behaviour of people. Key topics include developmental psychology, learning and conditioning, memory and perception, personality and psychology on stress management.
45
SP0721
Our Nation, Our WorldThis is an institutional module taken by all first-year students. The module aims to instil in our students attitudes important for their development as active citizens with a strong sense of responsibility towards the community and nation and to impart the SP-CORE values, which are: Self-discipline, Personal integrity, Care and concern, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. Students will learn to propose and evaluate possible responses to situations through in-depth discussion of cases depicting real or realistic characters in moral dilemmas. They will also participate in community service projects through a process of planning, implementation and reflection.
30
First Year Stage 1B
Module Code
Module Name
Total Hours
BA207Z
Principles of AccountingProvides students with an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of accounting. Significant areas are the double entry concept, accounting process, special journals, subsidiary ledgers and control accounts, and the financial statements of merchandising businesses. This also includes an understanding of the control and accounting for cash, inventories and fixed assets, goods and services tax, partnership and fundamental accounting principles. An accounting software will be introduced.
60
BA208Z
EconomicsProvides students with an understanding of the basic economic concepts that are needed in the decision-making processes of firms. It also enables students to have a better understanding of the economic environment. Topics covered include resource allocation, demand and supply, price determination, market structure, national income and income determination, employment, inflation, money and international trade.
60
BA0801
StatisticsProvides students with an understanding of basic statistics concepts and their relevance to the business environment. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, probability distributions, sampling, estimations, hypothesis testing, chi-square, analysis of variance, linear regression and correlation, and index numbers. Statistical software and computer-based learning (CBL) packages are also introduced.
90
LC0718
Critical Reasoning SkillsEmphasises the process of crafting a structured, coherent argument. Students learn to critically examine issues across disciplines, and apply various thinking strategies, interpret and analyse facts, evaluate arguments and opinions and arrive at a balanced viewpoint expressed in speech and writing.
30
BA0288
Management & Organisational BehaviourProvides students with basic knowledge of management principles in planning, organising and controlling. Topics on organisational culture and change management are also included. The second part focuses on OB (Organisational Behaviour) topics such as personality, perception, group dynamics, motivation, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
90
SP0702
Innovation Design and Enterprise in ActionThis module is compulsory for all first-year students. The main objective of this module is to develop in our students an attitude for basic creativity, design literacy, innovation & enterprise, through an understanding of the role of the Experience Design process in an enterprise. This experiential project-based learning module will enable students to question their preconceptions, see things from multiple perspectives, understand new ideas, and develop visual and verbal presentation to sell their new ideas to others to create new experiences. Assessment is through critique sessions on students' ability to design, make, and develop visual and verbal presentation to sell their ideas and projects.
30
General Elective Module 1
30
Second Year Stage 2A
Module Code
Module Name
Total Hours
BA0400
Business LawCommences with the basic features of the Singapore legal system. It then proceeds to introduce students to the basic principles of contract law, the Sale of Goods Act, the law of tort, cheques, agency and intellectual property. The legal aspects of business organisations will also be covered.
60
LC0712
Report Writing and Presentation SkillsAims to equip students with knowledge and skills required for report writing. Students will be required to conceptualise potential business ideas and collect the necessary information to put into a simple business proposal. The module also includes the teaching of questionnaire design skills. Students design and administer the questionnaire, and evaluate the collected data for their purpose. Students also make an oral presentation of their business proposal to their intended audience.
45
BA0802
Psychology in Effective CounsellingIntroduces the theories and practical applications of basic counselling skills in both organisational and business contexts. Topics include basic counselling and psychotherapy theories, techniques, and application of these knowledge and skills at the workplace. Students will have the chance to practise and apply these skills in class demonstrations, as well as in simulated business case studies.
45
BA0803
Human Resource Planning, Recruitment and SelectionReviews how organisations align their business strategy and human resource policies to determine workforce skill requirements, and the design and implementation of effective staffing programmes. Recruitment methods and selection tools that are relevant and useful to the assessment of skills and competencies will be examined. Issues of employee turnover and retention will also be explored.
60
BA0804
Performance ManagementProvides students with an understanding of the importance of performance management in an organisation. It provides knowledge on the performance management process, methods for assessing and managing performance and problems associated with the appraisal systems. Students will develop skills in conducting performance interviews and handling difficult situations in performance management.
45
BA0504
Compensation & Benefits ManagementIntroduces students to compensation and its objectives, compensation design & pay structure, job evaluations, linking pay & performance, salary surveys, employee benefits & services and pay administration.
60
General Elective Module 2
30
Second Year Stage 2B
Module Code
Module Name
Total Hours
BA0060
Financial ManagementIntroduces students to the financial objectives and financial environment of a firm. It covers the basic concepts of financial analysis, planning and control, risk and return, time value of money, and stock and bond valuations.
60
BA0201
Understanding Cross Cultural DiversityPrepares students to work effectively in a multicultural workplace. In the global marketplace, business executives often have to deal with suppliers, customers, subordinates, associates and management staff from different countries and cultures. An understanding of the different dimensions of culture and how to adapt to such differences would be a valuable skill for any business student wishing to succeed in the global workplace. The aim is to strengthen the student's ability to understand, predict and handle situations that occur in a multicultural context.
45
BA0805
Psychology in Negotiation & Conflict ManagementAims to expose students to the influence of social psychology on organisation negotiation and conflict management. The role of effective negotiation skills as applied in areas such as social and organisational settings will be covered. Topics also include effective analyses of psychological make-up of parties involved. These are taught to identify conflict management styles and the process to devise an appropriate negotiation strategy.
45
BA0503
Training & DevelopmentProvides students with the knowledge of training and development issues and equip them to design, conduct and evaluate training programmes. Topics such as individual and group learning, training needs analyses, design, implementation and evaluation of training programmes will be covered.
60
BA0806
HR Information SystemProvides students with an overview of how technology can be used as a competitive tool for strategic HR management and the benefits of using a HR software package to automate HR functions. There will be hands-on practices on a HR Information System (HRIS) software.
45
BA0807
Research MethodsProvides students with a working knowledge of the research techniques used in Human Resource Management research. Topics dealt with include research systems and activities, research designs, data collection methods, data analyses, fieldwork operations and preparation of research reports.
60
General Elective Module 3
30
Third Year Stage 3A
Module Code
Module Name
Total Hours
BA0506
Employee & Industrial RelationsProvides students with an understanding of the current industrial relations climate, the tripartite system, employee engagement and involvement, industrial relations negotiation process, issues and problems encountered by management in dealing with their employees and/or unions.
45
BA0505
Employment Law in SingaporeProvides students with an understanding and appreciation of Singapore's employment law which include the Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, Trade Unions Act, Trade Disputes Act and Work Injury Compensation Act.
60
BA0808
Global HRM & Change ManagementAims to introduce the challenges to human resource practices in managing a global business. It explores inter-country differences affecting human resource management and various improvements to global human resource assignments through selection, training and maintaining global employees. The module also explores the nature of planned change, corporate renewal, role of change agents as well as managing corporate change.
60
BA0809
HR & Business Psychology ProjectAims to engage students in a research study on a human resource (HR) and business psychology-related topic. With this, not only will the students gain an enhanced understanding of the area, they will also be exposed to writing for research projects. This module requires the submission of a report that will be based on research work on any of the areas covered in the course.
60
Free Elective Module**
30
Third Year Stage 3B
Module Code
Module Name
Total Hours
BA0229
Professional PreparationStudents are taught how to write effective cover letters and resumes, to develop a portfolio and to handle job interviews. They also learn the importance of personal grooming and business etiquette to prepare them for the work place.
45
BA0810
Psychology in Work Behaviour & Career DevelopmentIntroduces students to the role psychology plays in work behaviour and performance in an organisation. Areas covered include the impact of aptitude and personality on both employees and employers in terms of vocational choice and career development. Students will be taught to act as facilitators in employee development.
45
BA0811
Internship ProgrammeEnables students to gain professional experience through work attachments to organisations with human resource management functions.
**Free Elective Modules (Choose ONE only)
Module Code
Module Name
Total Hours
BA0310
Fundamentals of Electronic BusinessIntroduces students to the evolving field of electronic business. It provides students with the practical knowledge and skills necessary for making strategic and operations decisions on e-business technology and its business applications. Students learn strategies from the business and technology perspectives, including business-to-consumer (B2C), business-to-business (B2B), marketing, security, payment systems, design and infrastructure. Latest trends and developments in electronic business are also discussed.
45
BA0165
Web PublishingProvides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills in developing simple Web pages using Web publishing tools. Through hands-on lab assignments and class projects, students learn HTML, create and incorporate graphics and animations into HTML documents, and integrate the various techniques taught to create Web pages.
45
MS1381
Mathematics for BusinessIntroduces the students to basic concepts of Algebra and Calculus and how these are used to solve problems in business and economic applications. This module is for students who do not have O level Additional Mathematics background.
45
BA0232
Business Planning for New VenturesIntroduces students to the process of starting a new venture. It provides students with a basic understanding of the financial, operational and marketing issues that are involved in setting up and managing a small business.
45
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