The programme aims to provide students with:

1.   the latest concepts, tools and techniques in business psychology and human resource management
       to achieve HR and corporate goals and objectives;
2.   various approaches to resolve issues and improve performances in the workplace; and
3.   a thorough understanding of skills needed to develop and increase the opportunities
       for effective conflict resolution.

 

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of the programme, students should be able to   

1. apply psychological concepts and frameworks to diagnose and address issues, resolve conflicts, manage organisation culture and implement change in the organisation; 
2. critically examine the evolving environments of an organisation and apply talent and performance management concepts and frameworks to align with organisation strategies and goals;
3. utilise leadership skills in planning, developing and sustaining mutually beneficial relationship between people of different functions in an organisation; 
4. critically analyse conflict situations in the workplace and develop applicable conflict resolution, negotiation strategies and action plans for dispute resolution; 
5. critically evaluate opportunities for change and implement strategic plans in dynamic business environments to facilitate objectives fulfilment; and
6. synthesize and apply knowledge of conflict resolution methods and organisational change management in practice. 

 

Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and Business Psychology will be able to articulate to the Master of Arts Human Resource Management with 2 module exemptions.

For more information, please visit: https://hkuspace.hku.hk/prog/master-of-arts-human-resource-management-online

 

Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and Business Psychology comprises 5 modules with a total of 60 credits.

• 3 terms in each year 
• Normal duration of study is 12 months
• Maximum registration period is 28 months

Assessment

• Coursework
• Group Project and Presentation
• Open Book In-Class Test
• 70% Attendance Requirement

Teaching mode

• Part-time programme: Face-to-Face lecture
• Saturdays, 2:00 - 7:00pm (5 hours per session)
• Medium of Instruction: English

HKU SPACE reserves the right to make necessary changes without prior notice.

Application Code	2145-MS110A	-

Module		Contact Hours	Course Fee
1. Business Psychology in Human Resource Management		30	$5,400
2. Managing Organisation Talent and Performance		30	$5,400
3. Leadership Competencies, Development and Planning		39	$7,200
4. Behavioural Approach to Conflict Resolution and Negotiation		45	$9,000
5. Culture and Change Management		45	$9,000
Award:  Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and Business Psychology		189	$36,000

Upon successful completion of all 5 modules, students will be awarded "Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and Business Psychology" within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.

Upon successful completion of Modules 1-3, students can opt to exit the programme with an intermediate award of “Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management” within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.

Upon successful completion of Modules 4 and 5, students can opt to exit the programme with an intermediate award of "Postgraduate Certificate in Organisation Change Management" within the HKU system through HKU SPACE. (Effective for students who join the programme starting September 2023 intake)

 

Applicants shall

(A) (i) hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognized institution; AND
       (ii) have three years of full-time work experience in related industries
OR
(B) (i)  hold professional qualification(s) in a relevant discipline; AND
       (ii) have five years of full-time work experience at senior managerial level in related industries

If the degree or equivalent qualification is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English, applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency, such as:

(i)        an overall band of 6.0 or above with no subtests lower than 5.5 in the IELTS; or
(ii)       a score of 550 or above in the paper-based TOEFL, or a score of 213 or above in the computer-based TOEFL, or a score of 80 or above in the internet-based TOEFL; or
(iii)      HKALE Use of English at Grade E or above; or
(iv)      HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 3 or above; or
(v)       equivalent qualifications

Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee

• Tuition fee: $36,000 (subject to change)

• The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100

CEF Courses
Business Psychology in Human Resource Management (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and Business Psychology)
COURSE CODE 33Z149617	FEES $5,400	ENQUIRY 2975-5690
Managing Organisation Talent and Performance (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and Business Psychology)
COURSE CODE 33Z154734	FEES $5,400	ENQUIRY 2975-5690
Leadership Competencies, Development and Planning (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and Business Psychology)
COURSE CODE 33Z154742	FEES $7,200	ENQUIRY 2975-5690
Behavioural Approach to Conflict Resolution and Negotiation (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and Business Psychology)
COURSE CODE 33Z149641	FEES $9,000	ENQUIRY 2975-5690
Culture and Change Management (Module from Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and Business Psychology)
COURSE CODE 33Z14965A	FEES $9,000	ENQUIRY 2975-5690

	Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course (selected modules only) Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
	Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and Business Psychology This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [6])

Application Form Download Application Form

Enrolment Method

Completed application forms should be submitted in person to HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres

Applications must be accompanied by:

1. A non-refundable application fee (cheque should be crossed and made payable to “HKU SPACE”)
2. HKID / Valid VISA (both original and copy)
3. Academic qualification supporting document(s) (both original and copy)
4. Work experience supporting document(s) (both original and copy)

* Original HKID, certificates and transcripts together with the copies are required to be presented to any HKU SPACE Learning Centre for verification

Payment Method

1. CASH OR EPS at any HKU SPACE enrolment counters

2. crossed CHEQUE OR BANK DRAFT payable to “HKU SPACE”.

Please specify theprogramme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:
• bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres; or
​• mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment sent by mail.

3. VISA/MASTERCARD

Holders of the HKU SPACE MasterCard can enjoy a 10-month interest-freeinstalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

Notes

1. Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, cheque or PPS (for online payment only) will normally be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will normally be reimbursed to the payment cardholder’s credit card account.
2. ​In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
3. Fees and places on courses cannot be transferred from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on approved transfers.
4. Receipts will be issued for fees paid but HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of receipt sent by mail.
5. For additional copies of receipts, please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a completed form and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to ‘HKU SPACE’. Such copies will only normally be issued at the end of a course.