INTRODUCTION:

The Diploma in Human Resource Management is a two semester under graduate and post experience training programme which aims at developing advanced professional knowledge and skills necessary for efficient and effective management of human resources in the Civil Service and Public Sector in Sierra Leone. The undergraduate Diploma comprises of 9 modules: 3 Basic, 4 Core and 2 Electives. Participant may complete the whole course within two semesters of continuous study or by completing its modules within a period of two years.  The curriculum provides a broad range of theoretical, analytical and practical skills to develop and enhance HRM knowledge and skills.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT:

Three (3) WASSCE credits (or 3 G.C.E. ‘O’ Levels) or its equivalent or a complete professional qualification in a relevant discipline which provides foundation level knowledge appropriate to the proposed course plus  2 years working experience in the Civil Service and Public Sector.

 PROGRAMME CONTENT:

Basic Modules

Introduction to Management Skills Improvement

Basic Communication and Report Writing

Introduction to Research Methods

Core Modules:

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Sierra Leone Labour Laws and Industrial/Departmental Relations

Introduction to Job Analysis and Reward Management

Customer Care & Effective Customer Delivery

Office Procedures

Elective Modules:

Human Resource Planning OR Introduction to Performance Management

Civil Service Code & Ethics or African Charter

Mandatory Module:

HRM related project Long essay of 3000 words