AIMT Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management (ADHRM) is a degree equivalent programme. This programme is conducted by Asian Institute of Management & Technology (AIMT), which is the national apex body in the field of professional management in Sri Lanka.
Your decision in entering into a key discipline in Human Resource Management would be a stepping stone in your career. At this level you will continue to build your knowledge and skills in your journey towards a certified Qualification in HRM with a detailed and professionally tuned up higher learning program, covering a range of competencies which will transform your professional practice.
Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management Programme consists of;
- 33 Compulsory / core subjects/ areas
- 01 Optional subject
- Individual Research Project
- Objectives of the Programme
The main objective is to provide students with knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to the demands placed by both advanced learning programmes such as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and as well as modern employment entry qualifications demanded by leading manufacturing and service organizations in Sri Lanka and abroad. To achieve this AIMT aim to offer a stimulating, challenging but supportive learning environment for the students and to encourage autonomous learning.
- Programme Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the programme, the students should be able to obtain AIMT Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management (ADHRM) which is equivalent to a basic degree in terms of credit requirements.
- Programme Duration
This is a comprehensive, programmer and each year comprise of 2 semesters. The programme is normally delivered in two, 12 week semesters in each year. All assessments and reassessments must be completed within the eligibility period of time, which is five years from commencement of the programme.
Syllabus Content:
- HR Cycle of Human Resources Management
- Strategic HR Management
- HR Architecture and Managing HR Operations
- Professional Practice in HRM and Code of Conduct, Ethics and Integrity
- Principles of Management and Management Process
- HR Policies and Procedures
- Talent Acquisition
- Job Analysis and key documents
- Recruitment, Selection and screening
- Compensation and Benefits and Reward Management
- Employment and industrial Law
- The Concepts, Principles and Procedure of Employee Discipline
- Organizational and Occupational Health, Safety & Employee Well being
- Workplace Spirituality HRM and Organizational Dynamics
- Employee Relations
- Industrial Relations and Work Place Corporation
- Business Acumen Skills
- Entrepreneurial Skills for managing Startup Businesses
- Managing Employee Communication and Public Relations
- Employee Motivation
- Learning and Development
- Change Management
- Knowledge Management and Human Capital Management
- Collaborative Working Environment
- Presentation Skills
- Talent Management
- Strategic Learning and Development
- Performance Management Theory and Systems
- Organizational Digitalization and Transformation
- HR Technology Management and Human Resource Information Systems
- Generational Workforces and Changes in World of Work
- Organization Development Process and Techniques
- Organizational Design and Planning
Credit Distribution
Total number of Credits is 90. First year 28 credits, Second year 29 credits and third year 33 credits with the optional subject and submission of an individual research project (dissertation)
Note: 1 Credit is equal to 15 hrs of lectures or 30 hrs of practical training.
Entry Requirements
- GCE A/L (Any Stream is acceptable) and GCE O/L
- Working knowledge in English is preferred
- Working experience or Internship in any discipline is preferred.
NB: Any other entry qualifications are acceptable subject to the discretionary approval of Academic Syndicate / Board of Management (BOM)
