Introduction

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Located in a vibrant European capital city, Cardiff Metropolitan University is a thriving and modern university. Integral to the city of Cardiff for more than 150 years, they continue to invest in their students’ future with a focus on student employability and enhancing the student experience; providing education and training opportunities of the highest quality to students from over 140 countries worldwide.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a research and business orientated university. Research is at the heart of Cardiff Met and its Schools, engaging in research that is at the interface of new knowledge creation and its application. With an excellent track record in applied research, supported by a strong base of expertise and advanced scholarship, the University’s research has direct application in business, industry, the professions and the community at large.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to educate students from over 140 countries worldwide and be associated with a number of high-calibre partners in the UK and internationally.

For updated and accurate information of Cardiff Metropolitan University, please visit their website at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk

Programme Introduction

The effective practices of human resource management are vital in building a team of working professionals in every organisation. The Master of Business Administration (Human Resources) programme is distinctively designed to provide students with the human resource strategies and concepts on corporate headhunting, employee relations, and benefits analysis.

This programme covers a total of seven compulsory core modules along with a final dissertation. With the intent to develop students with exemplary leadership and management qualities, the elective modules evaluate different models of human resource management, policies and practices within organisations.

Upon successful completion of this programme, students will be awarded with the Master of Business Administration (Human Resources) degree by Cardiff Metropolitan University. Following the acquisition of this qualification, graduates can direct and coordinate the administrative functions as a human resource manager across international settings.

DIMENSIONS International College is an approved academic partner of Cardiff Metropolitan University for the above programme.

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Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

Objective
This programme is designed with the intent to develop students with the management qualities to evaluate different models of human resource management, policies and practices whilst demonstrating strategies which are necessary for talent management and succession planning within organisations.

Designed for

• Fresh graduates who wish to acquire higher level of management knowledge and skills for future career advancement.
• Candidates with a minimum of five years relevant management experience who intend to differentiate themselves in the commercial world by attaining a higher degree.
• Candidates holding senior position in a corporate environment who aspire to upgrade their management skills and knowledge which are essential for them to ascend the corporate rungs.

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Area of Studies

Course Structure
Master of Business Administration (Human Resources) consists of 5 core modules, 2 compulsory elective modules and a final dissertation.

• People and Organisations
• Accounting for Decision Makers
• Operations Management
• Marketing
• Strategic Management
• Managing People in a Global Context (Elective)
• Developing People for Leadership and Management (Elective)
• Dissertation

Course Outline

• Outline for People and Organisations
• Outline for Accounting for Decision Makers
• Outline for Operations Management
• Outline for Marketing
• Outline for Strategic Management
• Outline for Managing People in a Global Context (Elective)
• Outline for Developing People for Leadership and Management (Elective)
• Outline for Dissertation

Scope of Study
Theories, case analysis and practices in the area of business administration and management

Delivery Mode
Classroom lectures and tutorials; case studies, group-based discussion, coursework, project and research activities

Duration

• Full-time: 12 months Institutional Training
• Part-time: 15 months Institutional Training
• Maximum allowed period for a student to complete the course is 36 months, subject to the approval from the Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.

Opportunities for Further Education/Career Pathway
For career pathway, students can look forward to employment opportunities in these areas:

• General Business Administration and Management
• Marketing, Finance and Human Resource Management
• Logistics and Operations
• International Business & Trade

For study advancement, students may consider progressing to a Doctoral degree of relevant discipline in any Universities subject to their acceptance.

Notes:

Graduates progression pathway is subject to the respective Institutions’/Universities’ entry requirements at the point of application.
Foreigner’s application for jobs in Singapore is subject to the approval from the Ministry of Manpower of Singapore (MOM). DIMENSIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE any success rate of approval.

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Entry Requirements

Academic Level:

One of the following must be fulfilled:

• A degree from a recognised university with a minimum of a 2:2 classification;
• Hold a professional or other qualification which is deemed as acceptable for admission by Cardiff Metropolitan University and have held a responsible position for a minimum of 5 years.

Selection for this course is through an application form and, where necessary, an interview.

English Proficiency: Applicants must have an IELTS score of at least 6.0 or pass the Certificate in Academic English Level 6 conducted by DIMENSIONS or pass the English Proficiency Test at equivalent level conducted by DIMENSIONS or its equivalent. English proficiency may be considered to have been met and an IELTS score may not be required if applicant possesses a highest qualification where English was the sole medium of instruction.

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Duration & Intake

Programme Duration

Class Periods
Full-time
Monday to Friday: 9.30am – 12.30pm and/or 1.45pm – 4.45pm
5 sessions per week, 3 contact hours per session

Part-time
Weekday (Monday to Friday) 
Sessions will be conducted from 7.00pm to 10.00pm
and / or
Weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday)
Sessions will be conducted within 9.00am to 6.00pm
1-2 sessions per week, 3 contact hours per session

Examination Period
Assessments in course and / or at the end of semester

Assessment Methods

Assessment Grading Criteria
Distinction: 70% – 100%
Merit: 60% – 69%
Pass: 40% – 59%
Fail: 0% – 39%

Expected Examination Results Release Date
Not more than 3 months after the final assessment

Qualification Award
Master of Business Administration (Human Resources) awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK

Graduation Requirements
A “Pass” in all assessments of all modules

Note 1: International Student must achieve at least 90% attendance rate (ICA Requirement).
Note 2: International Student must not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reason (ICA Requirement).
Note 3: Students who do not require ICA’s student’s pass must achieve at least 80% attendance rate.Our College only accept medical certificates as proof for absenteeism. Any other documents should only be accepted on a case-by-case basis with full justification and be acceptable by ICA.
Note 4: In the first week of studies, an induction session will be conducted. The students will be briefed by the Academic Staff on full details of the course including scheme of work, timetable, assessments and grading, assessment and exam dates and venue and many other academic matters.
Note 5: DIMENSIONS has the right to cancel a class/an intake if the minimum number of students enrolled is less than 10 for any programme per class. Students may enroll into a later intake, if any, or withdraw from course. (For refund, please refer to our Refund Policy).
Note 6: Students (both international and local) must achieve an attendance rate of 80% and above in order to qualify for examinations.

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Fees & Funding

Full-time

Part-time


Miscellaneous Fees


Note 1: All miscellaneous fees are inclusive of 7% GST.
Note 2: Total course fees paid (except application fee and GST) by students are protected under the Fee Protection Scheme (FPS).
Note 3: All students must sign the Advisory Note to Student before signing the Standard PEI-Student Contract.
Note 4: The Standard PEI-Student Contract must be signed by the student prior to making course fees payments to DIMENSIONS.
Note 5: The course fees shown above are effective from 20th June 2017. DIMENSIONS reserves the right to make necessary amendments to the course fees without prior notice.

Payment Mode

For more information on Payment Mode, please go to : https://dimensions.edu.sg/current-students/types-of-fee-and-payment-modes/

For more information on Fee Protection Scheme (FPS), please go to : https://dimensions.edu.sg/current-students/fee-protection-scheme/

For further details, please contact your Admissions Officer at 6334 0600.