Human Resource Management

The programmes offer an important advantage by connecting the local HR field with the UK HR context, allowing students to compare practices and gain international insight.

Designed for HR professionals, managers and graduates aiming for senior HR roles.

Master of Arts Human Resource Management (in collaboration with the University of Plymouth)

Can be completed in 1.5 years.
Simple programme structure: 4 modules (taught face-to-face in HK) + Capstone Project
Same recognition as the UK
Eligible to apply for Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) membership upon graduation (student member while studying)
No examination

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Human Resource Management (in collaboration with the University of Plymouth)

Can be completed in 1.5 years.
Core topics include people management, change, global HR, contemporary HRM, equality and diversity, employment law, and research methods.
Same recognition as the UK
Eligible to apply for Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) membership upon graduation (student member while studying)
No examination
Graduates can enrol directly in the University of Plymouth MA HRM or MSc Business & Management programmes with a 10% alumni discount.

Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management for the AI and Digital Age (HKU SPACE)

Can be completed in 1.5 years.
This newly launched, practice-focused HRM programme is tailored for application in today's AI and digital workplace
3 specialisms to select from:
- AI and People Analytics
- Employment Law and Governance
- Workplace Psychology and Team Dynamics
Direct articulation to the BA HRM programme (in collaboration with the University of Plymouth)

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Master of Arts Human Resource Management

Master of Arts Human Resource Management, University of Plymouth, UK

The programme is intended to:

Enable participants to develop the necessary skills, competencies and knowledge for effective, ethical and contemporary HR management in a business and organisational context.
Provide students with the opportunity to develop the qualities needed for employment in complex and unpredictable HRM and related environments.
Adopt a critical perspective on theory and research, and support the application of learning to students’ work environments.
Provide the opportunity for students to pursue some subjects to greater depth, to seek out an avenue of HRM enquiry and to carry out independent research through the undertaking of an HR Research Project.

Professional accreditation has been attained from the CIPD for the MAHRM so that upon successful completion of the programme, and dependent on students being in active CIPD Student membership (students can join CIPD as student members upon successful application of the MA HRM programme), students will gain Associate membership on completion. They will then be eligible to upgrade to Chartered or Fellow membership (depending upon their level of HR experience).

Start 10 APR 2027 (SAT)

Duration 12 months to 60 months

Fee Total fees: HK$118,000, paid in 5 instalments.
Instalment 1: HK$21,720
Instalment 2: HK$21,720
Instalment 3: HK$21,720
Instalment 4: HK$21,720
Instalment 5: HK$31,120

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Human Resource Management

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Human Resource Management, University of Plymouth, UK

The programme is intended to:

Develop the knowledge and skills base which will enable effective performance as a practicing HR practitioner;
Produce graduates who are enterprising, readily employable and well equipped for lifelong learning and the professional world;
Develop graduates possessing a broad range of key personal, cognitive/intellectual, transferable, practical and employment skills who could be considered a “competent professional”;
Develop graduates with a broad understanding of the complex, diverse, dynamic business and enterprise environment and the implications for HRM;
Facilitate recognition of the effects of HRM within longer timescales and in relation to a broad range of stakeholders;
Enable an understanding of the international dimensions of HRM;
Develop knowledge and understanding of the ethical and moral responsibilities of HR managers and leaders.

Start 16 MAR 2027 (TUE)

Duration 1.5 years to 5 years

Fee HK$110,250 (in 3 instalments, all fees are subject to change without prior notice.)

Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management for the AI and Digital Age

This programme aims to provide students with essential knowledge and practical skills in human resource management, while integrating digital tools and artificial intelligence to meet the evolving demands of the modern workplace. It is designed for learners without prior technical background and assists HR practitioners or professionals with people management responsibilities in acquiring applied learning and workplace readiness skills.

This programme is designed to cater to the diverse needs of students, offering 6 core modules along with 2 specialized modules from one of 3 tailored streams of specialism.

Start 13 JAN 2027 (WED)

Duration 16 months

Fee HK$43,000 (pay by 4 installments, HK$10,750 per installment)