Bachelor in Work and Human Resources (Honours)

Bachelor in Work and Human Resources (Honours)

Course Title

Bachelor in Work and Human Resources (Honours)

MQF Level

6

Duration and Credits

5 Years

180 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Evening

Information for International applicants

Applicants admitted under sub-paragraph (a)(iii) of paragraph (2) of regulation 2 of the Admission Regulations must be in possession of qualifications and experience that would satisfy the Board of Studies, through an interview, that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit. Applicants admitted in terms of this paragraph shall be in possession of a pass in an English language proficiency test as approved by the University before being admitted to the Course,Enterprovided that applicants in possession of a Secondary Education Certificate pass at Grade 3 or higher in English or a pass at the same standard in a comparable qualification, shall be exempted from sitting for the proficiency test.

Applicants in possession of the Diploma in Social Studies (Industrial Relations), the Diploma in Gender, Work and Society, or the Diploma in Social Studies (Gender and Development) of this University with an average mark of 60%, or a comparable qualification in an area related to Industrial Relations or Labour Studies or Gender Studies who have obtained credits for study-units considered by the Board of Studies to be equivalent to those in the programme of study may also be admitted to the Course. Subject to the provisions of the Principal Regulations, such applicants may be allowed by the Board of Studies to transfer these credits to the Course. The number of credits so transferred shall not exceed 60 credits.

Applicants in possession of the Diploma in Social Studies (Gender and Development) are required to obtain up to 16 credits as directed by the Board prior to acceptance on the Course.

Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an English Proficiency Test to be held in September 2024. Successful applicants will then be required to sit for an interview sometime during the same month. Once announced, these dates cannot be changed. Such applicants shall be exempted from sitting the proficiency test if they are in possession of a pass at SEC level English at Grade 3 or better or equivalent.

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As organisations strive to adapt to the ever-increasing challenges of globalisation, the need for skilled and qualified human resources professionals increases. This course aims to fill a gap in this much needed area of specialisation. The curriculum will provide you with sound knowledge and necessary skills that will enable you to work professionally in settings related to human resources. The programme takes an inter-disciplinary approach towards work and human resources, including perspectives from management, sociology, organisational psychology, education, economics, statistics, public policy, law, accountancy, and health and safety among others. Your knowledge and skill development will be assessed through different types of assessments including individual and group assignments, exams, presentations, projects, practicals and dissertation at the end of the programme. The programme will cover: Work, Labour Market and Society; Organisational Behaviour and Development; Industrial and Employee Relations; Design and Occupational Health and Safety; Personal and Occupational Skills Development; and Research.

Communication and Academic Skills Programme

The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.

 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CLS1107 Sociology of Work 4 ECTS    
CLS1108 Occupational Psychology 4 ECTS    
CLS1111 Introduction to Social Science 4 ECTS    
CLS1112 Academic Skills in Work and Human Resources 4 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CLS1102 Equality at the Place of Work 8 ECTS    
CLS1103 Employment Law in the Maltese and European Contexts 4 ECTS    
ECN1200 Introductory Economics for Work and HR 4 ECTS    

 
Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 32 ECTS credits

 
Semester 1
CLS1105 Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety 4 ECTS    
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CLS1110 Labour Economics 4 ECTS    
CLS1114 Qualitative Research Methods 4 ECTS    
MGT1944 Human Resource Management 4 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CLS1104 Organisational Communication 4 ECTS    
CLS1109 Industrial Relations 4 ECTS    
CLS1113 Quantitative Research Methods 4 ECTS    

 
Requirement for regular progression to Year 3: 28 ECTS credits

 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CLS1106 The Evolving Labour Market 4 ECTS    
CLS2101 The Recruitment Process 4 ECTS    
CLS2102 Group Behaviour 4 ECTS    
CLS2103 Performance Management 4 ECTS    
ECN2213 Economic Growth and Development 4 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
ACC2941 Elements of Financial Management 4 ECTS    
CLS2104 Social Policy and the Labour Market 4 ECTS    
CLS2105 Education and the Labour Market 4 ECTS    
CLS2106 Motivation and Compensation 4 ECTS    
CLS2107 Collective Bargaining 4 ECTS    

 
Requirement for regular progression to Year 4: 40 ECTS credits

 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CLS2108 Training and Development 4 ECTS    
CLS2110 Work-life Issues 6 ECTS    
CLS2111 Career Choice and Development 4 ECTS    
CLS3104 Employee Involvement and Participation 4 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
CLS3112 Organisational Design 4 ECTS    
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CLS3117 Topics in Occupational Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Ergonomics 6 ECTS    
PPL2224 People Development in the Public Sector 4 ECTS    
 
Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)Students are required to choose ONE elective study-unit to the value of 4 ECTS credits from the following:
 
CLS3119 Applied Quantitative Research Techniques 6 ECTS    
CLS3120 Applied Qualitative Research Techniques 6 ECTS    

 
Requirement for regular progression to Year 5: 38 ECTS credits

 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CLS3106 Personality at Work 4 ECTS    
CLS3109 Managing Abuse at the Work Place 4 ECTS    
CLS3113 Topics in Employment and Industrial Relations Regulations 4 ECTS    
CLS3118 Applied Topics in Work and Human Resources 6 ECTS    

 
 
Semester 2
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
CLS3115 Research Process in Work and Human Resources 4 ECTS    
CLS3116 Dissertation 20 ECTS   (NC)  

 
Requirement for successful completion of Year 5: 42 ECTS creditsRequirement for the award of Bachelor in Work and Human Resources (Honours): 180 ECTS credits

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Bachelor in Work and Human Resources (Honours) - B. WHR(Hons) - under the auspices of the Centre for Labour Studies in collaboration with the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy.

By the end of the course, you will:

  • Gain knowledge about the principles and areas of social science, Evaluate the major theories of work and their relevance to Malta, Examine the contribution of objective quantitative information towards a democratic state, Understand the basic principles of Economics, and Discuss the different perspectives on economic development.
  • Understand the role of the human resource manager within an organisation, Learn the major aspects involved in the recruitment and management of human resources, Learn basic financial management and capital budgeting.
  • Identify the main grounds of discrimination at work, Recognise the importance of group roles, Learn how to communicate effectively, give presentations and work in a group, Learn the basic aspects of the collective bargaining process, Evaluate employee involvement practices.
  • Recognise the responsibilities of human resource managers relevant to health and safety and workplace design and ergonomics, Assess the value of hazard and risk at the place of work and the laws that regulate health and safety, Identify and categorise abuse at work.
  • Evaluate the major theories of motivation and compensation and apply them to work settings, Assess the effectiveness of training and development in a variety of organizational scenarios, Understand the meaning and implications of career choice and career development.
  • Learn about the broad aspects of quantitative and qualitative research methods and how to plan and carry out an independent research project, learn how to analyse and reflect on given situations and how to work within limited time frames.

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Fee per academic year: Eur 4,250

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The programme will enable you to work in various areas related to human resource management. It will also be beneficial to shop stewards and shop stewards and trade union leaders and member who will be in a better position to bargain and negotiate on behalf of their members. The knowledge and skills gained can also be used in the educational and training field within a culture of life-long learning. As a graduate, you will be able to enrol in programmes at masters’ level in related areas.

 

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