Human Resource Management is a 2 years Higher Diploma examined by KNEC.
| View institutions offering this programAbout Human Resource Management
This higher national diploma in human resource management programme is intended to produce human resource professionals with the ability to lead people, lead a business, and lead change by transforming human capital into opportunities.
This human resource program is suitable for those at the start of a career in human resources (HR) or hoping to enter the HR profession and for line managers. This higher national diploma will deepen your understanding of HR management and strategy while building the specialist skills essential for practitioners. You will address business and change management issues and work at a strategic level; and explore issues such as employee relations, employee engagement, learning and development, employee resourcing and talent management.
There is a strong emphasis on practice-based learning, and you will examine international and comparative practice – preparing you for work in the global economy.
You will also evaluate the relevance of research and theory in relation to practice improvement.
Entry requirements for Human Resource Management
The minimum entry requirements for the Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management are:
- Pass in Diploma Level
- Degree from a recognized university;
- Any other equivalent qualification as approved by KNEC.
Institutions offering Human Resource Management
Kenya Institute of Professional Studies
Private College
Starehe
Kenya Institute of Professional Studies (KIPS TECHNICAL COLLEGE) is a premier Tertiary Institution established and mandated to operate as an Educational Training Institute by TIVET authority under the...
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Private College
Nakuru Town East
Adept College of Professional Studies was established in the year 2014 in Nakuru County to meet the increasing demand for tertiary education.The college has a team of dedicated...
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Private College
Nakuru Town East
Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies (RVIBS) is a registered Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution situated in Nakuru County, Kenya.Our founding director, armed with over...
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Private College
Ruiru
Ruiru Institute of Business Studies is the premier institution for hospitality and business studies.Vision: To become the leading institute of choice producing world-class market-relevant graduates while fostering the...
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Public College
Nakuru Town East
The Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (RVIST) is a giant institution offering a total of over 42 different courses in Higher National Diploma, Diploma, Craft and...
| Read moreAims College of Business and Technology
Private College
Starehe
Aims College of Business and Technology (ACBT) is a centre of excellence in Business Management and Technology. It is accredited by TVETA and is an approved KNEC Centre...
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National Polytechnic
Soy
The Eldoret National Polytechnic has recorded tremendous growth in the development of middle-level training as an institution since inception. It has continually fulfilled its mandate in training young...
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Private College
Emgwen
The Golden Gate College (GCC) is a accredited college located at Mosoriot Town Nandi County, eight (8) Kilometers from Eldoret International Airport and Main Campus located next to...
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Private College
Soy
African Institute of Research and Development Studies (AIRADS) is the leading tertiary technical institution in Kenya, offering Higher National Diploma, Diploma, Certificate and artisan courses examined by KNEC. ...
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Private College
Soy
Eldoret Tourism and Professional College was registered in May 2008 as Tivet Charitable Institution. Our main target being Orphans and many more students from low income backgrounds.We are...
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Public College
Voi
Coast Institute of Technology is situated in the Tsavo area 2km away from Voi Town in Taita Taveta County and in proximity to nature, a quiet environment, and...
| Read moreObjectives of Human Resource Management
The aim of this higher national diploma in human resource management program is to equip graduates for such responsibilities of managing resources both as the line managers and human resource specialists.
Specifically, this program aims to provide participants with a body of knowledge which will enable them to:
- Understand and apply human resource theory in the working environment
- Understand the importance of human resource development to the success of a business
- To make a positive contribution to the work of a human resource management department
- To increase and enhance employment opportunities within the human resource development industry.
Human Resource Management - Programme
- Communication
- Management 1
- Human Resource Management 1
- Economics
- Principles of Business Law
- Financial Accounting 1
- Labour Relations 1
- Management 2
- Organisational Behaviour
- Human Resource Management 2
- Human Resource Development 1
- Employment Law
- Management 3
- Concepts of Management Computing
- Human Resource Management 3
- Accounting and Finance