VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University

Diploma (Diploma in Human Resource Management)

Introduction

Diploma in Human Resource Management has been designed with a core purpose of developing HR skills in practitioners to equip them with required competence in the field of Human Resource Management. The program is equally helpful for all business graduates, non-business graduates, doctors, engineers and other specialists serving in HR departments or those intend to pursue their higher studies in the field of HRM but have no previous knowledge.

Objectives

The objectives of the program are:

  1. To provide basic knowledge of HRM practices

  2. To make the students understand and evaluate the contemporary issues and latest trends in the field of Human Resource Management.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/ institute in any discipline with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4.

However, Candidates having 33% ~44% marks will be eligible for admission after the successful completion of “Zero  Semester”.

Assessment Criteria

The students’ study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester by giving assignments, on-line quizzes, Graded Discussion Boards (GDBs), mid-term and final term exams. The mid-term and final term exams are conducted at VU’s designated centers and usually count for 80 to 85% of the total marks for a course.

Award of Degree

To be eligible for the award of Diploma in Human Resource Management, students are required to complete course work program (minimum two semesters) of at least 31 credit hours course work with minimum CGPA 2.00 out of 4.

Project / Internship / Practicals

Not Applicable

Scheme of Study

Total Credit Hours 30
Total Semesters 2
Duration 1 Year


Diploma (Diploma in Human Resource Management)
Semester No. 1
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
CS101 Introduction to Computing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ENG201 Business and Technical English Writing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
HRM626 Recruitment and selection Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT501 Human Resource Management Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY510 Organizational Psychology Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
VU001 Introduction to e-Learning Required 1 (Theory:1, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 2
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
HRM617 Training and Development Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
HRM624 Conflict Management Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
HRM627 Human Resource Development Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGMT611 Human Relations (alt. code=HRM611) Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGMT622 Management Skills Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)