Key Information
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Campus |  |
Level |  |
Format |
| MISCO | Higher Diploma | On Campus | |||
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Duration |  |
Pace |  |
EU Students Fees |
| 24 months | Full-Time | €4,200 | |||
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Application Deadline | |
Start Date |  |
Assessment |
| 6th Oct 2024 | 7th Oct 2024 | Assignments |
About this Course
This is an Accredited Course by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), at MQF/EQF Level 5, with 120 ECTS.
This qualification will provide learners with the holistic approach and educate all learners on the HR function. The learner will finish the course and would have gained formal insight into the role of the HR person. Due to the hands-on approach, the learner will also be able to execute the role of the HR person in a well-educated, proficient and professional manner.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Recall HR Practices including the recruitment process, terms of employment, employment law, HR administration, policies and procedures, onboarding, induction, GDPR, health and safety, performance management systems and project management
- Understand what job evaluation is, and identify its link to employee rewards and benefits, including practices for employee wellness and engagement, job coaching and employer branding strategies
- Define the training cycle and different training methods that can be used, the need for a training needs analysis
- Define different perspectives of economic growth and development in terms of the Maltese labour market, collective bargaining, industrial relations
- Identify different organisational structures, cultures, behaviors, group dynamics
- Describe research tools that can be used by the HR person
Awarding Body
This qualification is awarded by MISCO Business Academy. This qualification is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority. The MFHEA deems this Undergraduate Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management and Development to be at MQF/EQF Level 5 with 120 ECTS in the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of one of the following:
- A qualification in Human resources or similar at minimum level 4 (level 5 also considered)
- an O level standard of English – Level 4 certificate in Education
- an O level standard of English – MATSEC certificate
- an O level standard of English
International applicants are to have an O level standard of English or equivalent. A proficiency test of the same standard would suffice This list is the minimum required qualifications – it does not exclude any qualification of a higher level. MISCO Consulting Ltd will also consider RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning). Any applicant that already has some form of qualifications, at the same level of higher, can apply for the RPL and be exempt from certain units (terms and conditions will apply).
If an applicant does not meet the above entry requirements, you are encouraged to contact the Academy for an interview.
Course Structure
This programme will typically take 24 months to complete. The programme comprises a total of 16 modules. The method of assessment is assignment-based. The course comprises:
- The Evolution of HR: Where it all started and where it’s going
- Recruitment and Selection
- HR Administration: Policies, Procedures, Onboarding, Induction and Payroll
- Employment Law and Discipline in Malta for the HR Manager
- Performance Management and Appraisals
- Understanding and Managing Training and Development
- Training the Trainer
- Job Evaluation Strategies, Employee Rewards, Benefits and Collective Bargaining
- Employee Wellness and Engagement: Organisational Behavior, Leadership and Group Dynamics
- Job Coaching Persons with Disabilities
- Employer Branding
- The Maltese Economy and Malta’s Labour Market
- Research Process for Human Resources
- Health and Safety for the HR Manager
- Project Management
- HR Management Practices
Assessment Mode
The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement.
Summative Assessments: Multiple choice test; Presentation; Short answer questions; Case study
Formative Assessments: Course work; Written assignment; Survey; Panel discussion (learners will be provided tutorial support for written assignments and surveys, hence making these formative assessments)
Language of Instruction & Delivery Mode
This programme will be delivered in English in our Campus in Birkirkara.
The course will be delivered through a flexible combination of modern face-to-face lectures, webinars, seminars and discussion forums, tutorials, group work, case studies, guest speakers, organisational visits and independent study.
Course Funding Schemes
This course is eligible for individual funding through these schemes: GET QUALIFIED SCHEME Candidates can benefit from a 70% rebate of the course fee via tax credits. Learn more about this scheme
