IMMS Professional Diploma • DHRM

Diploma in Human Resource Management

Build practical capability across workforce planning, recruitment, development, performance, payroll, labour law, HR analytics and supervised industry practice.

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Programme CodeDHRM

Duration1 Year

Structure9 months academic + 3 months OJT

Credits60 Credits

MediumEnglish / Sinhala

Programme Overview

Build knowledge that connects with professional practice.

Build practical capability across workforce planning, recruitment, development, performance, payroll, labour law, HR analytics and supervised industry practice.

Who this programme is for

School leavers, HR Assistants, Administrative Executives and Line Managers.

Learning approach

Structured academic learning is supported by applied work, programme-specific activities and professional development. Where stated in the curriculum, industry attachment / capstone work forms part of completion.

Curriculum

Programme modules & learning areas.

The module titles, credit values and focus areas below follow the supplied IMMS curriculum material.

DHRM 501

Fundamentals of Human Resource Management

5 Cr.

HRM vs Personnel Management, Strategic Alignment, Ethical Leadership in HR, HR Value Chain.

DHRM 502

Job Analysis & Human Resource Planning

5 Cr.

Work Design Methods, Competency Frameworks, Manpower Forecasting Models, Succession Planning.

DHRM 503

Talent Acquisition, Selection & Orientation

6 Cr.

Employer Branding, Behavioral Interviewing, Employment Contracts, Orientation Frameworks.

DHRM 504

Training Needs Analysis & HR Development

6 Cr.

Adult Learning Theories, Mentorship Strategies, Career Pathing, Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model.

DHRM 505

Performance Management Systems

6 Cr.

Balanced Scorecard, KPI Architecture, Performance Coaching, PIP Procedures.

DHRM 506

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Management

6 Cr.

Job Evaluation Methods, Incentive Schemes, Payroll Administration, Statutory Compliance.

DHRM 507

Sri Lankan Labour Law & Industrial Relations

8 Cr.

Termination of Employment Act, Disciplinary Inquiry Procedures, Trade Union Law, Labour Tribunal Procedures.

DHRM 508

Occupational Health, Safety & Employee Wellbeing

4 Cr.

OHS Risk Assessment, Workplace Ergonomics, Emergency Procedures, EAP Implementation.

DHRM 509

HR Analytics & HRIS Software Applications

5 Cr.

HRIS Database Management, Advanced Excel for HR, HR Dashboards, Predictive Workforce Analytics.

DHRM 510

On-the-Job Training (OJT) & Individual Project

9 Cr.

Internship Supervisor Logbook, 5,000-word Project Dissertation and Final Viva-Voce Presentation.

Learning & Completion

How the programme develops and evaluates capability.

40%

Continuous Assessment

Practical work, assignments, presentations and programme-specific simulations.

40%

Written Examinations

Summative written examinations across the academic programme.

20%

OJT / Capstone

Industry-supervisor evaluation together with project, research or viva components.

Curriculum-stated proposed level: NVQ Level 5 Equivalent / TVEC QMS framework. Any public accreditation claim should be confirmed against a current official approval reference.

Admissions

Entry pathway & learner profile.

G.C.E. A/L in 2 subjects in any stream.
G.C.E. O/L with a recognized NVQ Level 3/4 qualification.
OR 2 years of verified HR / administrative work experience.

Future Pathways

Professional directions this learning can support.

Career outcomes depend on experience, employer requirements and further study. The following are relevant professional directions connected to the curriculum.

HR Assistant / HR Executive
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Payroll & HR Operations
Training & Development Support
HRIS / HR Analytics Support
Administration & Line Management

Your Next Step

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