Postgraduate Diploma in HR and Organisational Development & Change

 
Postgraduate Diploma in HR and Organisational Development & Change (PGDipODC)

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SHRI Academy's PGDipODC programme is specially designed to equip learners with the fundamental knowledge and skills on how to build their organisational capabilities through various OD interventions.  The programme will explore organisational development theories and interventions designed to improve effectiveness and performance. The programme will benefit HR and non-HR practitioners including those interested to facilitate and influence positive change in their organisation. Upon successful completion of this programme, graduates shall be able to:
  • Articulate their understanding of the basic OD concepts, principles and tools.
  • Apply the different tools to diagnose their organisation as well as propose solutions through hands-on project experience.
  • Acquire the OD skills to develop, monitor and evaluate their organisational effectiveness and performance.
  • Lead and manage change efforts in their organisation.

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 - Organisational Development (OD) (36 Hours)

This module provides the basic theoretical and competency based approach in OD. It will enable the learner to diagnose and propose the appropriate OD interventions to develop their organisational capabilities, effectiveness and performance.
  • General Introduction of OD
  • The OD Practitioner
  • Overview of the Process of OD
  • Entering and Contracting
  • Diagnosis and Feedback
  • Action Planning and Introduction to OD Interventions
  • Interventions at Individual Level
  • Interventions at Team Levels
  • Interventions at Process Levels
  • Interventions at Organisational Level
  • Evaluation of Processes and Results
  • Issues Facing OD and its Future

Module 5 - Leadership during
Organisational
Change - 24 Hours


(*with effective from 5 January 2012; via Activity-based Classroom Training coupled with Formative and Post Assessments)
 
This module explores the models of change and applies key activities needed to successfully lead and implement change in an organisation.  It seeks to provide various key pointers; learners will be able to facilitate change for their valuable human capital in the organisation.
 
It is not only about 'Change' but the frequency and magnitude that post a challenge to all levels of people within any organisation. This can be due to restructuring, re-engineering, merger and acquisition that lead to retrenchment, outsourcing and re-grouping.  The module focuses on leadership for change and on the proactive anticipation of the human behaviours during the change process.
 
This module is designed to be activities-based through application of theories and working on case studies during the 24 hours of classroom training.  Learning will be further reinforced with both formative and post-assessments to ensure transfer to learning for effective workplace applications.
 

 The module will be delivered in the following approaches:
  • Activity-based Classroom Training
  • Formative Assessment
  • Post-assessment
Classroom Training (24 Hours)
 
1.       The Leadership for Change - the vital leadership for leading change
2.       Communication and Connecting with your People - communication
    strategies and relationships
3.       Interventions and Motivations - intervening effectively and motivating
    towards the future
4.       Creating a Conducive Environment for Change - adopting and adapting
    cultures for effective change
 
Course Duration:

- 6 months; 168 training hours
- 5 modules
- Lessons are conducted on Friday evening (7pm - 10pm)
  and/or weekend (full day; 9am - 5:30/6.00pm)

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.

For Leadership during Organisational Change module, assessment will be based on data compiled from Formative (20% - utilising application activities as part of assessment throughout the training at group and individual levels) and Post-assessment (30% - with 20 Multiple Choice Questions at individual levels).

 
Postgraduate Diploma in HR and Organisational Development & Change will be awarded by SHRI Academy upon successful completion of the programme and graduates may use the title "PGDipODC" after their names.
 
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.
Advancement -

PGDipODC graduates are encouraged to enrol for the Master of Science in Human Resources (Top Up) programme, conferred by Edinburgh Napier University (UK).  The 6-month Master of Science in Human Resources (Top Up) programme is a practice-based research Master degree.

Admission Requirements
  • Applicants should possess any one of the followings:
             - Degree in any discipline
             - Diploma holder
from local polytechnics with at least 3 years working
               experience at a management level
  • Those with other qualifications and working experience will be considered on an individual basis.
  • Exemptions of appropriate module(s) will be given to SHRI's Postgraduate & Graduate Diploma holders.
  • Exemption(s) may be considered for Diploma & above graduates in same/related discipline of study from local Polytechnics or other Institutions.
  • The final decision concerning admission and exemptions to the programme rests with the Academic Advisory Board.
Programme Fees 
 
Self-Sponsored  
Registration Fee
S$100.00
Course Fee
S$5,040.00
Fee Protection SchemeS$50.40
Student Membership Entrance Fee
S$120.00
1-Year Student Membership Fee
S$50.00
Supplementary 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
 
Important Notes :  
1.   Application Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
2.   Application Fee is for the sole purpose of processing the application form
      submitted so that SHRI Academy can check if the student meets the course
      admission requirements.
. 
4.   All fee quoted are inclusive of 7% GST unless otherwise stated.
5.   All fees to be payable in full prior to the orientation/course
      commencement date.
6.  Payment Mode:
Cash, NETS, Cheque (payable to "SHRI Academy Pte Ltd")
     IBG & Credit Card (additional charges apply) .
7.  All students are required to pay the Fee Protection Scheme and subject
     to 7% GST.  Click here to view the certificate

Application Procedures

All applications must be submitted with the following:

1. Completed application form*
2. One recent passport-size photograph

3. Front & Back photocopies of NRIC/ Passport
4. Certified true copies of academic certificates & transcripts**

5. Resume with detailed work experience (Diploma holders only)
6. Requisite payment***
           *     Latest application forms are obtainable from SHRI Academy or
                
 request a latest copy now.
         
          **    Applicants are required to bring along the original
                (for verification purpose) and 1 copy of the educational
                qualifications and result transcripts to apply for the programme.
         ***    Requisite payment includes all fees quoted under Programme Fees.

                 Cheques must be made payable to “SHRI Academy Pte Ltd”.
                         
 
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Course Withdrawal/Transfer and Refund Policy
 
Learners who wish to withdraw or transfer to another programme must notify SHRI Academy in writing before to the commencement of the course. Application fee paid is non-refundable and non-transferable. The following refund policy applies:

Written Notice of Withdrawal
Refund of Course Fee (%)
Received more than two weeks before course commencement
75% of full course fee
Received less than two weeks before course commencement
0% of full course fee
Foreign learners who withdraw from a programme must surrender their student's pass to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) immediately.

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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.