Diploma in Human Resource Management (S48) | Singapore Polytechnic

This module will provide students with an understanding of the fundamental accounting principles underlying accounting practice, from the preparation of accounting records to the financial statements of a company. It will also cover accounting for cash, property, plant and equipment as well as Goods and Services Tax. Students will learn how to analyse and interpret a simple set of financial statements for a company.

Provides foundation for students to be equipped with quantitative skills, understanding of basic statistical concepts and their relevance in business. It is designed to train students with the statistical research skills from data analysis through manual means and software, data representation and interpretation that will allow them to make informed decisions. The statistical problem-solving process is taught as a method in addressing business-related statistical problems. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, probability distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and linear regression.

Find out what goes into a healthy and productive team where ideas, insights, and responsibilities are shared meaningfully. Sharpen your interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively in a digital environment.

Develop data fluency skills such as formulating questions, processing and analysing data to articulate numerical and graphical summaries. Build a simple data dashboard to generate insights and support a solution for a chosen SDG.

Leverage digital communication to engage, inspire and impact stakeholders diligently. Learn about responsible Digital Citizenship and how you can create engaging and impactful messages through various digital platforms and tools.

Economics will provide students with an understanding of the micro and macroeconomic concepts and applications which are needed in decision-making processes in the business world. It also enables students to have a better understanding and appreciation of the larger economic environment that they are facing.

This module aims to help you discover your strengths, values and interests. It also supports you in making informed educational and career choices to achieve your career aspirations.

This module is designed to introduce and evaluate the competencies of emotional intelligence. Students will be able to describe the difference between intellectual and emotional intelligence. This module will study the different emotional intelligence competencies framework that covers Social and Personal competence. Its primary goal is to help students become familiar with the many theories of emotional intelligence, building better self-awareness, management and direction through the practice of emotional intelligence elements and practicing the infusion in the real world.

Introduces the basics of marketing to students. Topics include the strategic marketing management process, market opportunities analysis and target market selection. The elements of the marketing mix will also be examined. An integrated approach will be adopted to discuss how these elements can be blended to produce an effective marketing programme.

Provides students with the essential features of spreadsheet to support data analysis for business applications. Topics covered include spreadsheet applications, fundamental data analysis, professional presentations and proper documentation. This module will impart the necessary skills to analyse worksheet data, apply fundamental data analysis techniques to improve productivity and streamline their day-to-day operational work. Equipped with these fundamentals, students will be able to apply these skills to construct business and financial models for today’s fast changing business environment.

Management & human resource practices covers the management functions performed by managers, skills and competencies required of managers and organisational behaviour concepts. It highlights the importance of managing human resources and the responsibilities of a manager in carrying out the human resource functions.

Develop data visualisation skills and apply narrative elements and persuasive delivery techniques to communicate data effectively. Learn to craft compelling narratives, based on hard facts and data, to call stakeholders into taking action to tackle the SDGs.

Appreciate the use of both creative and computational thinking skills to solve a SDG-related problem. Apply focused and diffuse thinking , brainstorming techniques, and the four pillars of computational thinking to a chosen SDG.

Technology is changing the way banks operate and deliver products to consumers. This module incorporates technology and applications such as RPA (Robotic Process Automation), Python coding and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications to develop a computational mindset. Students will be introduced to the relevant concepts and work on solving practical problems, including writing simple Python programmes, understanding fundamentals of AI and RPA.

Develop critical and analytical thinking skills, along with the ability to present your point of view with credible and relevant evidence. Enhance your knowledge and appreciation of local and global issues covered in the 17 SDGs, with a focus on the former.

Commences with the basic features of the Singapore legal system. It then proceeds to introduce students to the basic principles of contract law, the Sale of Goods Act, the law of tort, cheques, agency and intellectual property. The legal aspects of business organisations will also be covered.

Provides students with an understanding of the importance of employee engagement and relations in an organisation. Topics such as employee engagement, health and wellness, communication, grievance and discipline handling, tripartite system and negotiation process will be covered. Elements of Emotional Intelligence (EI) are also infused into the module to enhance the EQ of the students.

This module aims to help you develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed for work effectiveness.

Provides students with an understanding and appreciation of Singapore’s employment law which include the Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, Work Injury Compensation Act, Retirement & Re-employment Act, Employment of Foreign Manpower Act and Employment of Foreign Manpower (Work Passes) Regulations 2012.

The module provides a basic understanding of the principles and practices of modern financial management. This module covers the financial management tools necessary to make better decisions based on financial data. This includes both short- and long-term financial management concepts and practices. Besides the important quantitative aspects, the module will bring an awareness of the need for businesses to operate ethically while seeking to maximise returns for their owners.

Introduces students to the impact of technology disruption in HR and how HR can leverage on technology to deliver HR-related services. Students will also learn the importance of using a HR Information System (HRIS) to manage employee information and understand how an effective HRIS can meet the informational needs of the organisation. Practical, hands-on sessions using a HRIS will enable students to apply the knowledge in the workplace.

This module provides students with knowledge of the emerging trends that are impacting learning and talent development. Students will use the Design Thinking methodology in identifying, conceptualising, co-creating, implementing and evaluating various learning and talent development initiatives. Apart from theoretical concepts, students will have the opportunities to apply their learning through case studies, group discussions and role-playing a facilitator. They will also gain industry perspectives from guest speakers in the learning and talent development space.

Aims to expose students to the influence of social psychology on organisation negotiations and conflict management. Conflict management styles would be identified and negotiation skills are applied to effect a cooperative, win-win negotiation by applying psychological and sociological theories to practical situations. Elements of Emotional Intelligence (EI) are also infused into the module to enhance the EQ of the students.

Provides students with an understanding of the importance of performance management in an organisation. Topics such as performance management process, methods for assessing and managing performance will be covered. Students will develop skills in conducting performance reviews and handling difficult situations in performance management. Elements of Emotional Intelligence (EI) are also infused into the module to enhance the EQ of the students.

Get a head start in your career with the necessary skill sets, knowledge and tools to create your very own personal brand. Learn effective strategies to set yourself apart from the competition, and put it to good use and create awareness about the SDGs.

Introduces the theories and practical applications of basic counselling skills in both organisational and business contexts. Topics include basic counselling and psychotherapy theories, techniques, and application of these knowledge and skills at the workplace. Students will have the chance to practise and apply these skills in class demonstrations. Elements of Emotional Intelligence (EI) are also infused into the module to enhance the EQ of the students.

Work in multi-disciplinary groups to apply design thinking methods, backed by research and qualitative data, to tackle local sustainable issues mapped to the SDGs. Tap into knowledge and skills learnt in CCC modules to create innovative prototypes for real-life issues faced by local communities.

Provides students with an understanding of the importance of talent sourcing and acquisition of staff in an organisation. Sourcing methods, digital recruitment tools, as well as selection techniques to assess a candidate’s knowledge, skills and competencies will be covered. Simulation exercises will be used to develop the students’ skills in sourcing and acquisition. Elements of Emotional Intelligence (EI) are also infused into the module to enhance the students’ EQ.

Introduces students to the importance of using total rewards to attract, retain and motivate employees in an organisation. Elements of total rewards, pay model, job evaluation, salary surveys, pay structure, linking pay and performance, employee benefits and services and work-life strategy will be covered. Students will also learn local practices of pay administration and wage systems.

Provides the foundational building blocks for students to relate the impact of internationalisation of organisations to their HRM practices, in particular, the increasing challenges and choices available within international HRM. Global HRM is characterised by HRM practices that cut across cultures and national boundaries. Elements of Emotional Intelligence (EI) are also infused into the module to enhance the EQ of the students.

This module provides students with a working knowledge on the key HR Analytics principles that will allow them to apply the right concepts and principles to their respective work environment. Students will go through a series of analytics exercises from problem definition to data collection and preparation, to data analyses and storytelling, where they will learn and practice the tools and techniques to turn data into useful insights for decision making. They will also learn about specific HR functional analytics, such as talent acquisition, learning and development, compensation and benefits, and employee engagement.

Enables students to gain professional experience through work attachments to organisations with human resource management functions.

This is a capstone module for all Year 3 students. In this module, the students will have the opportunity to work on a real client project. They will deploy the Design Thinking methodology to help create and facilitate innovative yet sustainable interventions to address workplace challenges. This will empower students to deepen one of key emerging HR skillsets of innovation as they focus on the end users’ experience during the solutioning phase.

Introduces students to work psychology in an organisation. Areas covered include the impact of work motivation and satisfaction, learning styles and vocational choices of employees. This enables students to act as facilitators in employee development. Elements of Emotional Intelligence (EI) are also infused into the module to enhance the EQ of the students.