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Postgraduate Diploma in HR and Organisational Psychology (PGDipOrgPsy)
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SHRI's PGDip OrgPsy programme
is designed to equip learners with the understanding of the
psychological aspects of how organisations functions. It is the study of
behaviour at the workplace to promote attitudes and organisational
culture.
This programme will benefit
People Managers, Executives, Managers and HR Professionals as well as
for those who wish to advance their career in HR and also for
professionals who are looking for a change in career. It will help you
to contribute to organisational development and change, training and
development in job analysis and hiring, overcoming grievances at work
and enhancing performance, motivation and job satisfaction.
This programme the basis for the study of organisational
psychology at higher levels but also equips you with basic skills in analysing, understanding research methodologies, changing, and
evaluating human behaviour as well as exploring the interaction between
people and their physical and social environemnts. This programme does
not qualify you to register as a psychologist.
Organisational psychologists
find work in business, public sector organisation and the community.
Course Content
Module 1 - Human
Resource Management - 36 Hours
This module gives an
overview of the key functions of the human resource department including
a segment dedicated to International Human Resource Management.
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Human Resource
Management Functions
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Human Resource
Strategies, Policies and Procedures
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Job and Competency
Analysis
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Performance
Management
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Human Resource
Planning
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Recruitment and
Selection
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International HRM
Module 2 - Strategic &
Change Management - 36 Hours
This module explores and
evaluates the concepts and theories of "Strategic & Change Management"
and develops learners’ cognitive processes integral to strategic
management. Special emphasis is given to the approach of human resource
functions towards total operations.
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Strategic
Management Process: An Overview
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The 3
Strategy-making Tasks
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Industry and
Competitive Analysis
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Company Situation
Analysis
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Strategy and
Competitive Advantage
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Matching Strategy
to Company's Situation
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Diversification
Strategy and Analysis
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HR Dimension in
Corporate Strategic Management
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Change Management
Module 3 - Principles of
Applied Psychology - 36 Hours
This module gives an
overview of the scientific study of human behaviour and cognitive
development. It develops learners for
key applications of the principles of psychology to the workplace
situations in a broadway. The primary focus would be to serve the
current needs of the dynamic organisations of the 21st century.
The approach would be re-collections of key theories learnt, selections
of its applicability,
brainstorming, and solutions to current scenarios. It also serves as a
foundation for applications to future possibilities
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Introduction and
grand theories of psychology
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Predisposition Model
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Introduction to
psychodynamic theory and behaviourists framework
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Introduction to
conditioning theory
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Attractions,
Recruitment, Selections and Retentions of Talents
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Cultures and
diversities at work
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Emotions at work
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Organisational
development
Upon completion of this
module, graduates will:
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Understand the
Predisposition Model
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Describe the
Psychodynamic & Conditioning theories
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A heighten self
awareness of their own Individual Development
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Gain a good
grasp of applications of key theories to the reality of the
workplace
Module 4 - Workplace Interventions
(Counselling, Coaching & Mentoring) – 30 Hours
This module gives learners an overview of the various
workplace interventions such as coaching, counselling and mentoring, as
well as the importance of the counsellor/coach’s self awareness and the
essential therapeutic skills that are needed to conduct a counselling/coaching
session.
What is Counselling, Coaching, and Mentoring?
Counsellor’s/Coach’s Self Awareness and its implications on a
Counselling/Coaching Session
Essential Therapeutic Skills
Motivational Interviewing
Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to
gain an overview of:
1. The Differences between Coaching, Counseling and
Mentoring
2. The Importance of Counsellor’s/Coach’s Self Awareness and its
implications on a Counselling/Coaching Session
3. The Essential Therapeutic Skills that are used in conducting a
Counselling/Coaching Session
4. The Motivational Interviewing Framework as a Model used in conducting
a Counselling/Coaching Session.
Module 5 - Statistics,
Applied & Research Methods – Psychometric Assessment – 30 Hours
This module examines
theories and principles underlying the construction and use of
psychological tests.
Focus will be on
psychometric theory and test construction during the first
half
of the module. During the second half of the module, the lessons will
examine and critically evaluate a variety of tests that assess
intelligence,
achievement, aptitude, personality and psychopathology. Issues and
controversies associated with
psychological
testing will also be covered. The approach to all topics will be
rigorously empirical.
This module is not
designed to make one into an accomplished psychometrician (i.e. one who
gives tests) nor it is designed to make one a skilled psychometrician
(i.e. one who constructs tests), nor will it gives you "hands on"
experience with psychometric computer programmes. Rather it is aimed to
allow one to understand the fundamental theoretical issue concerning the
psychometrician.
Upon completion of this
module, learners will be able to:
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Acquaint with the
fundamental vocabulary and logic of psychological measurement and
behavioural assessment.
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Develop its capacity
for critical judgment of the adequacy of measures purported to
assess behaviour in the role of theory development.
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Acquaint with some
of the relevant literature in personality assessment, psychometric
theory &
practice, methods of observing and measuring behaviour
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Instill an
appreciation of and interest in the principles & methods of
psychometric theory in general and behaviour assessment in
particular
Note: Principles of
Applied Psychology module is pre-requisite to modules 4 & 5 as per
above. Theother modules listed may be conducted in a different sequence.
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Course Duration
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7 months; 168
training hours
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5 modules
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Lessons for Module 1
& 2 are conducted in weekend intensive mode.
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Fri: 7pm-10m; Sat &
Sun: 10am-5pm
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Lessons for Module
3, 4 & 5 are conducted thrice a week. Mon, Wed & Fri:7pm-10pm
Assessment Methods
Candidates are assessed
by assignments and written examinations and/or role-play at the end of
each module except for Strategic & Change Management module whereby
assessment is based on Group and Individual Assignments.
Postgraduate Diploma in
HR and Organisational Psychology
will be awarded by SHRI upon successful
completion of the
programme and graduates may use the title "PGDipOrgPsy" after their
names.
Exemption Criteria
Advancement
PGDipOrgPsy graduates
holding a Bachelor Degree are encouraged to enroll in the Master of
Human Resources programme, jointly offered by Curtin University of
Technology and SHRI, subject to acceptance by the University.
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