Professional Diploma in Human Resource Management

INTRODUCTION
People are the heart of any company or organization and the key to its success. Human Resource Management (HRM) is a strategic approach to the effective and efficient management of the staff to maximize their performance – in order to achieve the company’s strategic objectives.
HR Professionals work with the company’s management to build and maintain a well-managed organization and high-performing workforce, with effective HR strategies, policies and practices. In this programme, you will learn up-to-date theories, knowledge and skills in all aspects of HRM, including staffing, compensation, benefits, training and development, employee relations, company culture, discipline, labour legislation, and more.

RECOMMENDED FOR

• HR practitioners who wish to upgrade their professionalism and learn the latest HR trends and best practices
• Managers who wish to upgrade their skills in managing staff
• Anyone preparing for a career in Human Resources Management (HRM)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Secondary school graduation (Form 5)
• 2 or more years of work experience
• Competence in both Chinese and English (written and spoken)

EXEMPTION
If you have previously undertaken studies similar to a Module (1 - 6), you may apply for exemption for that Module, up to 2 Modules of the Programme. Module 7 is mandatory and non-exemptible. Applications for exemption must be received by HKMA before the start of the Programme. Application Forms for exemption may be downloaded from: www.hkma.org.hk/pd/pphr. For more information, please contact Customer Service Department, 2774 8500.
HKMA retains sole authority and discretion regarding exemptions. Exemption decisions are final.

TEACHING APPROACH

• Combination: Lecture, reading, case study, discussion, assessment
• Course materials, assessments, and examinations will be in English, supplemented with Cantonese

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Participants who complete the programme should be able to:

• Understand the roles and functions of HRM and its impact on business operations and success
• Understand and apply the principles of organization behaviour to facilitate staff performance
• Analyze business and organizational problems, and recommend HR solutions to management
• Execute various HR functions, including staffing, compensation, benefits, training

Dates & Time

Management and Organizational Behaviour

Tuesday (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
25 November; 2, 9, 16 December 2025; 6, 13, 20, 27 January;
3, 10 February 2026
(Please note that no class will be held on 23, 30 December 2025)

Human Resource Management in the Mainland

Thursday (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
27 November; 4, 11, 18 December 2025; 8, 15, 22, 29 January;
5, 12 February 2026

Human Resource Management

Tuesday (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
21 April - 23 June 2026

Employee Relations

Thursday (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
23 April - 25 June 2026

Human Resource Strategies

Tuesday (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
11 August - 13 October 2026

Employment Ordinance

Thursday (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
13 August - 22 October 2026

Management Report

Briefing Session There will have an one hour briefing session. It will cover in detail

M1. Human Resource Management

Aims
• To familiarize with to students the roles and responsibilities of the HR function.
• To provide students with up‑to‑date knowledge on HR policies, procedures and methods to deal with HR and industrial relations.

M2. Employee Relations

Aims
• To provide students with comprehensive understanding of labour relations through the familiarization of theories, rules and mechanisms that affect employers, employees and relevant stakeholders.
• To equip students with practical knowledge and skills to handle labour issues and resolve conflicts and problems.
• Real dispute cases will be used as learning materials.

M3. Employment Ordinance

Aims
• To delves into the Employment Ordinance of Hong Kong, offering participants a thorough understanding of the Hong Kong employment laws.
• By exploring real-world examples and case studies, the module aims to enhance cooperation, minimize disputes, and maintain harmonious industrial relationships within organizations.

M4. Management and Organizational Behaviour

Aims
• To familiarize students with key management skills in managing people.
• To provide students with key knowledge on individual and group behaviour in an organization

M5. Human Resource Management in Mainland China

Aims
• To familiarize students with the current practices of human resource management in the Mainland.
• To enable students to apply the knowledge and skills learnt to the context of the Mainland.

M6. Human Resource Strategies

Aims
• To familiarize students with the contemporary trends of human resources management (HRM) both locally and globally.
• To enable students to apply practical approaches in handling the increasing challenges of the HR profession.

M7. Human Resource Management Report

Aims
• The Management Report allows students to demonstrate their ability to apply their new learning, i.e. the knowledge and skills learned in Modules 1 - 6. Students may write about a real HR issue or problem at their workplace, or a new or creative HR idea.