Awarded where candidates have met all of the requirements below (240 credits):

• Successful completion of all courses listed in schedule A, including 45 credits of English courses

•  Completion of the National Requirements courses

The Diploma in Business (Human Resources) is designed to equip students with detailed knowledge of various business-related aspects with more focus on Human Resources knowledge and skills, and to prepare students to become future competent HR Professionals. The diploma programme is delivered in student-centered learning environment, in which students will be given group 
projects, problem solving activities, case studies and independent work integrated learning which will include Resourcing and Talent Management, planning, decision making, and concepts of International HRM. This program will focus on traditional business and specifically Human Resources coursework, such as gaining knowledge and skills related to various business aspects such as Finance, Economics, Management, Marketing and English, but also provides an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Human Resources concepts and knowledge for decision making and effective recruitment.  

General entry requirements such as secondary school achievement, English and Mathematics are described in the Student Admission Policy A/AB/006. Specific entry requirements for 
this qualification, beyond those described in the Student Admission Policy are as follows:

•  Academic
• Applicants must demonstrate competence in English and in Mathematics. These requirements may be met by:
• The successful completion of:

                               AP4203 English 2
                               AP4101 Mathematics 2 or similar
or passing English and Mathematics Selection Tests at the required level.

•  Applicants who do not meet all of the entry criteria above may be considered for special or provisional entry

Where there are more applicants who meet the programme entry criteria than can be accepted, the following shall be used:
Selection Criteria

Preference will be given to students who have successfully completed the Certificate of Academic Preparation programmes at Bahrain Polytechnic and have clearly demonstrated an 
aptitude for Business and a commitment to their study.
Results from programme entry tests will be used to select students with the highest likelihood of successfully completing the diploma programme.
 
Selection Process
Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Consideration of work experience and prior educational achievement may be used.
 

N/A

None specific to this qualification

Attendance requirements are described in the policy Student Attendance A/AB/006.

The qualification encompasses two years of full-time academic study in the broad Business disciplines at NQF levels 6 and 7.  The intention is to build up core knowledge in a range of areas, with more emphasis on accounting, including marketing, finance, quantitative techniques, research methods, economics, management, information systems and law; to develop general academic capacity and to introduce sociological and ethical issues in business.

The qualification also includes English language courses and National Requirement courses.

The overall aim of the Diploma in Business (Human Resources) is to provide students with detailed knowledge and advanced skills in the area of  Human Resources.

Pathways Diagram

Postgraduate Study	Employment
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Bachelor of Business (Years 3 and 4)			
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DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS (Human Resources)
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Secondary school graduates		Certificate of Academic Preparation		Workforce

Employment Opportunities: This programme prepares students for the following careers and/or employment opportunities (but not limited to):

• Sales assistant

• Merchandising and marketing assistant

• Business research assistant

• Customer relationship representatives

• Business owner

• HR Personnel

Employability Skills Generic Definition:

Communication	Communicate in ways that contribute to productive and harmonious relationships across employees and customers.
Team work	Work effectively independently and in collaboration with others.
Problem solving	Think critically and respond appropriately to changing needs within a growing and diversifying economy.
Initiative and enterprise	Apply resourcefulness, innovation and strategic thinking to a range of workplace situations.
Planning and organisation	Plan and manage their working lives.
Self-management	Demonstrate self-discipline and adaptability and be able to plan and achieve personal and professional goals.
Learning	Understand the need for and engage with continuous learning throughout the lifespan.
Technology	Utilize information technology effectively and ethically in their personal and professional lives.