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Higher National Diploma in Business (Human Resource Management)
Build the skills to help people and organisations perform at their best.
This Higher National Diploma pathway develops practical business and people-management capability for learners preparing for careers in human resources. It combines a business foundation with focused learning in resource and talent planning, employee relations and strategic human resource management.
Quick facts
- Programme duration
- 18 months + 6-month internship
- Entry criteria
- At least one S pass at A/L in any stream
- Completion requirement
- At least 960 GLH
- Credits
- Minimum 240 credits
- Programme structure
- 15 units: 8 core, 3 specialisation, 4 optional
- Work experience
- Relevant experience considered case by case
Why this programme
Build a practical next step.
This Higher National Diploma pathway develops practical business and people-management capability for learners preparing for careers in human resources. It combines a business foundation with focused learning in resource and talent planning, employee relations and strategic human resource management.
Best suited for
Applicants with at least one S pass at A/L in any stream. Applicants with relevant work experience but no formal qualification may be considered case by case.
Programme structure
A clear route through business and HRM.
The programme has 15 units. It combines a business foundation with Human Resource Management specialisation units and selected optional subjects.
Optional subject selection
Two optional subjects are selected at Level 4 and two at Level 5, subject to the current approved programme structure.
Practical activities
Prepare for the workplace.
- Industry focus-group discussions
- Success-story webinars
- Field or factory visits
- Real-life case studies
- CV writing and mock interviews
- Workplace etiquette and LinkedIn profile support
How you will learn
Learn by doing, with clear feedback.
Projects
Research project work
Feedback
Industry-focused discussions and case studies
Progress
Internship and workplace preparation
Career possibilities
Use learning to move forward.
Possible areas include HR administration, recruitment support, learning and development support, employee-relations support and wider business operations. Role level depends on experience and employer requirements.
Progression
Your possible next step.
May support progression to a final-year degree or another accepted higher-education route, subject to university recognition and admission requirements.
Why ILTA structured business foundation, HRM specialisation, practical activities and a six-month internship pathway.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements are assessed against current programme and awarding-body criteria.
Fees and scheduleContact ILT for current approved fees, instalments, schedules and intake dates.
Talk to an adviserChoose the route that suits your goals and current qualifications.
Frequently asked questions
Things to check before you apply.
Who is this programme for?
Applicants with at least one S pass at A/L in any stream. Applicants with relevant work experience but no formal qualification may be considered case by case.
What will I learn?
The programme includes The contemporary business environment, Marketing processes and planning, Management of human resources and other practical learning areas listed above.
How will I learn?
Learning is delivered through applied business and hrm assignments, research project work, industry-focused discussions and case studies, internship and workplace preparation.
What are the entry requirements?
Entry requirements depend on the confirmed intake and programme rules. Speak to an ILT course adviser before applying.
How long does it take and when is the next intake?
Duration, class schedule and next intake are confirmed for each intake. Contact ILT for the current approved details.
What are the fees?
Fees, registration charges and any instalment plan are confirmed for each intake. Please contact ILT for the current approved information.
Will this guarantee a job or university place?
No. Career and progression possibilities depend on the learner's experience, application, employer or institution requirements, and other relevant conditions.
Your qualification
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For illustration only. Names, dates, grades and centres shown are sample details, not evidence of an ILT student's award. The final certificate is subject to the issuing body's current requirements.
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Business teaching team
Rajitha Ranaweera
Chief Executive Officer & Lecturer
18 years in education and educational administration, with more than five years in process improvement consultancy.
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Daniel Jayasundarkumar
Director, Chief Marketing Officer & Lecturer
14 years of teaching experience and 17 years of industry experience.
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Damith Kethaka
Head of Information Technology Programmes, Lecturer & IT Manager
11 years of industry experience and five years of lecturing experience.
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Lakshani Withanawasam
Head of Business, Hospitality & Tourism
One year of teaching experience and one year of industry experience.
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Kailash Sithambaram
Business Lecturer
MBA, University of Bedfordshire, with 11 years of industry experience.
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