This programme aims to provide students with a solid foundation in human resource management (HR) and basic workplace psychology principles to manage work behaviours in the organisation.

The programme is designed to equip students with a behavioural approach to the field of human resource management. It includes workplace-related psychology to understand and enhance work performance, and a good comprehension of HR-related skills, such as management knowledge for a better understanding of an organisation’s strategy, employment law to handle common workplace issues, HR analytical skills to generate insights for decision making and digital marketing skills to build relations with existing and potential talent.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:

1. Evaluate and apply the concepts of management strategy, employment law and digital marketing to the broad area of human resource management;

2. Integrate and apply psychology theories and principles to influence work behaviours and employee engagement.

3. Recommend and implement effective human resource practices to facilitate and support achievement of organisation goals.

4. Apply knowledge of big data and artificial intelligence in HR analytics during the human resource decision-making process.

Programme information

Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management and Workplace Psychology comprises 10 modules with a total of 120 credits:

10 Modules (12 credits per module):

- Essentials of Management and Strategy - Employment Law and Common Workplace Issues - Digital Marketing and Social Media Skills for HR Managers - Essentials of Human Resource Management - The Psychology of People, Work and the Organisation - Organisation Learning and Development - Talent and Performance Management - The Psychology of Motivation, Leadership and Employee Well-being - Employee Engagement and Communication Skills - Big Data and AI for HR Analytics

Award

Advanced Diploma:

Upon passing of all the continuous assessments and the exams students will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE the “Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management and Workplace Psychology”.

Diploma:

Students who complete "Essentials of Human Resource Management" and another four modules can exit the programme with a “Diploma in Human Resource Management” within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.

Student Duration and teaching mode

• Part-time programme: Face-to-Face lecture
• 11 lectures per module: Weekdays (7 - 10 pm)
• Study duration: 20 months 
• The medium of instruction: English

Assessment Methods

• 70% Attendance Requirement
• Individual written assignment/ Online exercise/ Group project and presentation/ Final written examination (Depends on different modules)

VENUE

• Admiralty Learning Centre/ United Learning Centre/ Fortress Tower Learning Centre/ Island East Campus

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Days / Time

• Tue, Thu, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Duration

• 33 hours per module
• 3 hours per session

Intake:	Modules:	Course Fee:
July 2025	- Employee Engagement and Communication Skills	HKD $7,900
	- Big Data and AI for HR Analytics
Nov 2025	- Essentials of Management and Strategy	HKD $7,900
	- Essentials of Human Resource Management
March 2026	- Employment Law and Common Workplace Issues	HKD $7,900
	- The Psychology of People, Work and the Organisation
July 2026	- Organisational Learning and Development	HKD $7,900
	- The Psychology of Motivation, Leadership and Employee Well-being
Mar 2025	- Digital Marketing and Social Media Skills for HR Managers	HKD $7,900
	- Talent and Performance Management

10 modules; 33 hours per module; 3 hours per sessions

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee

• Total Tuition Fee: HKD$39,500 ($3,950 per module)
  [Tuition Fee by 5 installments; each installment: HKD$7,900]

Applicant shall:

a) have gained in the HKDSE Examination Level 2 in 5 subjects including English Language and Mathematics;

OR

(b) (i) have gained in HKCEE Grade E in 4 subjects (including Mathematics) and Level 2 in English Language*,

     or equivalent; AND     

(ii) one A-level pass or two AS-level passes in any subject or other equivalent post-secondary qualifications;

OR

(c) hold a HKQF level 3 or equivalent Certificate in human resource management, business or related discipline.

Applicants who are aged 21 and above with relevant work experience will be considered on individual merit.

*With effect from 2007, HKU SPACE recognises Grade E previously awarded for English Language (Syllabus B) (grade C in the case of Syllabus A) at HKCEE as an acceptable alternative to Level 2 in this subject at HKCEE.

• The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100

CEF Courses
Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management and Workplace Psychology 人力資源管理及工作場所心理學高等文憑
COURSE CODE 33F130964	FEES $39,500	ENQUIRY 2867-8304
Essentials of Management and Strategy (Module from Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management and Workplace Psychology)
COURSE CODE 33Z130975	FEES $3,950	ENQUIRY 2867-8304
Employment Law and Common Workplace Issues (Module from Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management and Workplace Psychology)
COURSE CODE 33Z130983	FEES $3,950	ENQUIRY 2867-8304
Digital Marketing and Social Media Skills for HR Managers (Module from Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management and Workplace Psychology)
COURSE CODE 33Z130991	FEES $3,950	ENQUIRY 2867-8304
Essentials of Human Resource Management (Module from Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management and Workplace Psychology)
COURSE CODE 33Z131009	FEES $3,950	ENQUIRY 2867-8304
The Psychology of People, Work and the Organisation (Module from Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management and Workplace Psychology)
COURSE CODE 33Z131017	FEES $3,950	ENQUIRY 2867-8304
Organisation Learning and Development (Module from Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management and Workplace Psychology)
COURSE CODE 33Z131025	FEES $3,950	ENQUIRY 2867-8304
Talent and Performance Management (Module from Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management and Workplace Psychology)
COURSE CODE 33Z131033	FEES $3,950	ENQUIRY 2867-8304
The Psychology of Motivation, Leadership and Employee Well-being (Module from Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management and Workplace Psychology)
COURSE CODE 33Z131041	FEES $3,950	ENQUIRY 2867-8304
Employee Engagement and Communication Skills (Module from Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management and Workplace Psychology)
COURSE CODE 33Z13105A	FEES $3,950	ENQUIRY 2867-8304
Big Data and AI for HR Analytics (Module from Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management and Workplace Psychology)
COURSE CODE 33Z131068	FEES $3,950	ENQUIRY 2867-8304

	Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
	Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Course (selected modules only) Some modules of this course have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
	Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management and Workplace Psychology This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [4])

Online Application Apply Now

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Enrolment Method

Complete and return the application form in person to HKU SPACE Enrolment Centre. For venue, please refer to our HKU SPACE website at http://hkuspace.hku.hk/learning-centre. The application must be accompanied with:

a) A non-refundable application fee of HKD$150 (Cheque should be crossed and made payable to "HKU SPACE") to be submitted with the application for enrolment.

b) Photocopies of HKID card

c) Photocopies of relevant certificates/transcripts, and testimonials

d) Photocopies of documentary proof of the applicant's working experience.

*Please bring original certificates/official transcripts and testimonials/documentary proof of working experience for certification at HKU SPACE Centres.

Payment Method

Tuition fees must be settled at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

1. Cash, EPS  or WeChat Pay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS or WeChat Pay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for the application and the applicant’s name. You may either:

• bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
• or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying  “Course Application” on the envelope.  HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment sent by mail.

3. VISA/MasterCard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or MasterCard, including the “HKU SPACE MasterCard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE MasterCard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

Notes

• Applicants must print out and sign on the payment slip (if any) before settling the tuition fees at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
• Online payment is unavailable for this programme.
• For general and short courses, applicants may be required to pay the course fee in cash or by EPS, WeChat Pay, Visa or MasterCard if the course is to start shortly.
• Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, cheque or PPS (for online payment only) will normally be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will normally be reimbursed to the payment cardholder's credit card account.
• In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
• Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
• Receipts will be issued for fees paid but HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of receipt sent by mail.
• For additional certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to "HKU SPACE" to any of our enrolment centres.