Course Description
Human Resource Management has been growing in importance globally, regionally, and in Trinidad and Tobago, over the recent past. The sourcing, training and management of one’s human resource is well known as a significant contributor to an organisation’s sustainability and the growth of its competitive edge. This growth is driven by the institutional need to recruit customer friendly and appropriately trained knowledge employees who can provide that advantage to their employers.
Credits and Hours
This Bachelor degree in Human Resource Management programme will consist of 122 credits, 57 additional credit hours beyond the Associate of Arts degree (65 credits).
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) – 122 credits
General Education Courses 33 Credits
CAS 130 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Caribbean Studies 3
CIS 100 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Introduction to Computer Information System 3
ECN 100Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Introduction to Economics 3
ENG 110Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fundamentals of Writing 3
HUM 220Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Ethics and Moral Values 3
LOG 120 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Critical Thinking 3
MAT 100 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Mathematics 3
PLS 100 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Introduction to Politics 3
SOC 100Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Introduction to Sociology 3
SPN 100Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Introduction to Spanish 3
RES 100Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Research Methods & Statistics 3
 Programme Concentration 56 Credits
HRM 230 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Strategic HRM 3
HRM 300 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â HRM Systems Functions & Procedures I 3
HRM 301 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â HRM Systems Functions & Procedures II 3
HRM 304        Personal Self –development for HR Professionals 3
HRM 305 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Organisational Behaviour I 3
HRM 306 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Organisational Behaviour II 3
HRM 312 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Corporate & Business Human Resource Management 3
HRM 320 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Training & Development 3
HRM 330 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Compensation Administration 3
HRM 335 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Job Evaluation and Compensation Management 3
HRM 340 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Performance Management 3
HRM 350 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Internship 3
HRM 365 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Organisational Communication 3
HRM 370 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Human Resource Information System 3
HRM 400 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Managing Organisational Change 3
HRM 410 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Human Resource Development 3
HRM 420 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Comparative Human Resource Management 3
HRM 460 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Research Project
Supporting Courses 24 Credits
COM 250 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Effective Communication 3
LBS 100 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Introduction to Industrial Relations 3
LBS 300 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Employment Law 3
LBS 380 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Ethics in Decision Making 3
MGT 200Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Principles of Business Management 3
OSH 231 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Occupational Safety & Health Legislative Framework 3
RES 300Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Research Methods II 3
SAM 280Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Workplace Violence Mediation & Conflict Resolution 3
 Electives: Three (3) courses from another programme including, but not limited to: 9 Credits
ENM 265 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Ethics, Morality & Corporate Governance in Environmental Management 3
HUM 100 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Cultural Studies 3
HUM 200 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Comparative Religion 3
LBS 120 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â History of Caribbean Labour 3
LBS 290 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Applied Collective Bargaining 3
LBS 335 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The ILO and Labour Management Relations in the Caribbean 3
LBS 390 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Grievance Process 3
OSH 225 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Principles of Health and Safety Law 3
PRM 120 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fundamentals of Project Management 3
PRM 225 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Quality Management 3
PRM 245Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Events Management 3
PRM 420Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Project Implementation & Organisational Change 3
PSY 100 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Introduction to Psychology 3
Programme Purpose
The primary purpose of the Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management is to:
- Provide students with the exposure to, and develop competencies in, the management of human resources as a critical asset to organisational success
- Develop and utilise an able and motivated workforce with which to accomplish the basic organisational
- Create facilities and opportunities for individual and/or group development in order to match it with the growth of the organisation
- Attain an effective and optimal utilisation of human resources in the achievement of organisational goals
- Contribute to the reduction of socio-economic ills such as unemployment, under-employment, income inequalities and wealth distribution and to improve the welfare of the society by providing employment opportunities to citizens
- Provide facilities and guidance on conditions of work and how to create a favourable atmosphere for sustaining motivated employees
Entry Requirements
- Students with 5 CXC/GCE passes including Mathematics and English Language
- Students with Advanced Level passes
- Associate Degree in similar subject area (CCLCS: GPA 2.0)
Tuition Fees
Full payment of fees is required when registering for classes. Cipriani College is now a participant in GATE – Government’s Assistance for Tuition Expenses. The tuition fees listed below apply only to non-nationals. Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible for free tertiary education. The Board of Governors reserves the right to change tuition and fee charges when necessary without notice. Fees and tuition are not transferable.
For a list of fees, refer to our College Fees as well as Institution Fees.
The Board of Governors reserves the right to change tuition and fee charges when necessary without notice. Fees and tuition are not transferable.
Future Opportunities/Career Path
With the right training, credentials and experience, Cipriani College BA-HRM graduates can work as Human Resource Directors, Managers, Administrators, Supervisors, Generalist, Specialists and HR Assistants, in the areas of staff development, training, labour relations, recruiting, compensation, benefits and employee-wellness.
In addition, International Labour Organization (ILO) requirements and increasing mandatory standards in Occupational Safety and Health (2004, 2006), fair-employment, and health and employee benefits will increase the demand for competent human resource practitioners and employee relations specialists. Higher salaries and opportunities are therefore possible with additional education and experience in managing our critical human resources.
