Postgraduate Diploma in HR and Reward Management

Postgraduate Diploma in HR and Reward Management (PGDipRM)

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Course Overview

SHRI Academy’s PGDipRM programme will equip learners with knowledge on how to connect organisational excellence to people management by systematically developing, and rewarding the organisation’s people. Learning resources will include simple, efficient, easy-to-follow methods for assessing, planning, and developing high-value people to meet your organisation’s current and future needs. The programme will benefit HR and non-HR practitioners including those with direct or related responsibilities for driving the Reward agenda in their organisation. Upon successful completion of this programme, graduates shall be able to:
  • Understand the potential of integrating your company’s infrastructure of HR assessment, planning, and development tools.
  • Explain how to align your company’s people with the current and future needs of the organisation by placing employees in positions that maximize their value.
  • Allocate resources to employees based on actual and/or potential contribution to organisational excellence
  • Describe powerful reward systems that support different talent management strategies.
  • Articulate how to create a reward system to significantly improve your organisation’s Performance
Course Duration

– 6 months; 168 training hours
– 5 modules
– Lessons are conducted on 2 Friday evenings (7.00pm – 10.00pm)
   and/or 2 weekends (full day; 9.00am – 5:30/6.00pm)


Modules Under the Programme
Module 1Human Resource Management – (Core Module)36 Hours
Module 2Human Resource Development – (Core Module)36 Hours
Module 3Strategic & Change Management – (Core Module)36 Hours
Module 4Development of Compensation Structures for Organisational Effectiveness – (Specialisation Module)30 Hours
Module 5Management of Reward Strategy to drive for superior performance – (Specialisation Module)30 Hours

Course Content

Module 1 – Human Resource Management (36 Hours)

This module gives an overview of the key functions of the human resource department including a segment dedicated to International Human Resource Management.
  • Human Resource Management Functions
  • Human Resources Strategies, Policies and Procedures
  • Job and Competency Analysis
  • Performance Management
  • Human Resource Planning
  • Recruitment and Selection
  • International HRM
Module 2 – Human Resource Development (36 Hours)

This module provides learners with knowledge and skills for human resource development functions. Through a project/assignment, learners will develop and acquire the necessary skills and expertise. The module includes an overview of People Developer programme.
  • The Training Process and Theories
  • Approaches and Techniques to Training Needs Analysis
  • Set Training Objectives and Design Training Programmes
  • Planning and Resource Requirements
  • Implementing and Monitoring Training Programme
  • Evaluation of Training Effectiveness
  • The People Developer Programme and Future Trends in HRD
Module 3 – Strategic & Change Management (36 Hours)

This module explores and evaluates the concepts and theories of “Strategic & Change Management” and develops learners’ cognitive processes integral to strategic management. Special emphasis is given to the approach of human resource functions towards total operations.
  • Strategic Management Process: An Overview
  • The 3 Strategy-making Tasks
  • Industry and Competitive Analysis
  • Company Situation Analysis
  • Strategy and Competitive Advantage
  • Matching Strategy to Company’s Situation
  • Diversification Strategy and Analysis
  • HR Dimension in Corporate Strategic Management
  • Change Management
Module 4 – Development of Compensation Structures for Organisational Effectiveness (30 hrs)

This module provides an in-depth understanding and appreciation of the need to be current and updated in developing compensation structures in the global market place against a backdrop of leading international reward management practices, with focus on design of compensation packages.
  • Globalization and its impact on compensation
  • Current business trends and models
  • Influences on compensation structures
  • Company’s pay philosophy
  • Culture
  • Market trends
  • Technology
  • Factors in compensation design
  • Compensation elements
  • Compensation challenges in a dynamic environment
Module 5 – Management of Reward Strategy to Drive for Superior Performance (30 hrs)

This module focuses on the importance of the role of a reward strategy in businesses to drive superior performance by examining the current and future trends against a backdrop of international practices.
  • Total rewards in the global workplace
  • Drivers of total rewards strategy
  • Performance management systems
  • Performance and recognition
  • Reward programs to dive superior performance
  • Variable pay
  • Development and career opportunities
  • Work-life programs

Assessment Methods

Candidates are assessed by assignments and written examinations at the end of each module except for Strategic & Change Management module whereby assessment is based on Group and Individual Assignments.


Postgraduate Diploma in HR and Reward Management
will be awarded by SHRI Academy upon successful completion of the programme and graduates may use the title “PGDipRM” after their names.

Successful completion would mean that the candidate has attained 75% of class attendance and has passed the assessments for all modules under the programme. Certificate of Attendance will not be awarded in addition to the Postgraduate Diploma.

Advancement

PGDipRM graduates holding bachelors degree are encouraged to enrol for the Master of Science in Human Resources (Top Up) programme, jointly offered by Edinburgh Napier University (UK) and SHRI Academy, subject to validation of the programme and acceptance by the University.

Exemption Criteria
  • Exemptions will be granted to SHRI Postgraduate & Graduate Diploma graduates.
  • Approval for exemption is on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of the Academic Advisory Board.
Admission Requirements

Applicants should possess either a Degree in any discipline or Diploma holder with at least 3 to 5 years working experience at management level in HR aspect.
Exemption of appropriate module(s) will be granted to SHRI’s Postgraduate / Graduate Diploma holders.
The final decision concerning admission to the programme rests with the Academic Board.
 
Programme Fees

Application Fee
S$100.00
Course Fee
S$5,040.00
Fee Protection Scheme
S$50.40
Membership Entrance Fee
S$120.00
1-Year Membership Fee
S$50.00
Materials Fee
S$60.00
Total Fees
S$5,420.40
7% GST
S$379.43
Fees payable for self-sponsored applicant
S$5,799.83

Application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
All students are required to pay the Fee Protection Scheme and subject to 7% GST.  Click here to view the certificate
All fees to be payable in full prior to the orientation/course commencement date.


Application Procedures

Applicants must submit the following items:

  • Completed application form - request a latest copy Here.
  • One recent passport-sized photograph
  • Photocopy of NRIC / Passport (Front and Back)
  • Certified true copies of academic certificates & transcript*
  • Requisite Payment**
*Applicants are required to bring along their original documents (for verification purposes) including copies of the educational qualifications and result transcripts.
**Requisite payment includes all fees quoted under Programme Fees.

Payment Mode:

Cash, NETS, Cheque (payable to “SHRI Academy Pte Ltd”) IBG & Credit Card (additional charges apply) .

Next Intakes

Please indicate your choice of intake for registration purposes.



Intake (Int Weekend)

Commencement Date

Application Closing Date

22nd

09 Jan 2015

26 Dec 2015

23rd

27 Feb 2015

13 Feb 2015

24th

27 Mar 2015

13 Mar 2015

25th

24 Apr 2015

10 Apr 2015

26th

22 May 2015

08 May 2015

27th

26 Jun 2015

12 Jun 2015

28th

14 Aug 2015

31 Jul 2015

29th

 18 Sep 2015

04 Sep 2015

30th

16 Oct 2015

02 Oct 2015

31st

20 Nov 2015

06 Nov 2015

32nd

08 Jan 2016

23 Dec 2015

33rd

19 Feb 2016

05 Feb 2016
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Course Withdrawal/Transfer and Refund Policy

Students who wish to withdraw or transfer to another course must notify SHRI Academy in writing prior to the orientation/commencement date of the course. Application fee paid is non-refundable and non-transferable. The following refund policy applies:

% of Refund (the amount of fees paid under Schedules B & C of Student Contract)If Student's written notice of withdrawal is received:
(75%)more than (14 days) before the Course Commencement Date
(0%)before, but not more than (14 days) before the Course Commencement Date

Please click here to request a copy of the SHRI Student Handbook for more details.

Application Form

For request a new application form or further information, please contact Mr. Max Ng via phone (65) 6438 0012, fax (65) 6299 4864, or email maxng@shri.org.sg. Alternatively, fill out the below web form and submit to us. We will respond back to you the soonest we can. Thank you.