Micro Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Human Resource Management

Level 6 is equivalent to Bachelor's level

The aim of this program is to to develop learners’ understanding of competing and contrasting perspectives of strategic HRM. The program develops learners’ understanding of how HRM strategies and practices contribute to organisational and employee performance, and the problems and complexities of operationalising an HRM strategy within different types of organisations.

Level 6 is equivalent to Bachelor’s level and could transfer 20 credits and full tuition fees to Bachelor programs of Paris-U.

Programs in details

Outcome

Learning Outcomes:

1.Understand the role and importance of human resource management in achieving organisational effectiveness.

1.1 Illustrate key concepts and models governing Strategic Human Resource Management.
1.2 Evaluate the role and importance of Strategic Human Resource Management in organisations.
1.3 Analyse the frameworks of Strategic Human Resource Management.

2.Understand the formulation and implementation of human resource strategies.

2.1 Analyse the strategic human resource process.
2.2 Assess the approaches of Strategic Human Resource Management.
2.3 Analyse the development and implementation of human resource strategies.

3. Be able to critically analyse the use and application of a range of HR strategies designed to improve employee and organisational performance.

3.1 Evaluate appropriate human resource strategies for an organisation.
3.2 Assess human resource strategies and their application in an organisation.

4. Be able to critically evaluate various key perspectives within Strategic Human Resource Management.

4.1 Review current literature and perspectives on Strategic Human Resource Management.
4.2 Evaluate contemporary issues affecting Strategic Human Resource Management.

Topics

Topics:

The SHRM Framework

Course Coverage:

Definitions and models of strategic HR management (e.g. contingency model, best practice model, Harvard Framework, Ulrich’s model, control based, resources based etc.), fundamentals and characteristics of strategic HR management, types of strategies, approaches to strategy, criteria for successful strategy
Legal requirements, human capital management, improving organisational performance through strategic HR management, alignment of HR and corporate strategy.

Development and implementation of HR strategies

Course Coverage:

Setting strategic direction, Long term vs short term, Audits, designing the management system, planning total workforce/demand forecasting, generating required human resource, developing people and performance, reward management systems, assessing organisational, competence, performance/development strategies.
Strategic HR role of frontline management, conducting a strategic review, setting out the strategic HR plan, Implementing HR strategies

Types of HR strategies and their application

Course Coverage:

Organisational, development, transformation, culture management, knowledge management, developing trust and reward); talent management, succession planning; Resourcing strategies (HR planning, flexibility, retention and talent management etc.); Learning and development strategies (learning culture, learning, organisation, organisational learning strategies, individual learning), performance management (definition and purpose, scope, process and approaches)

Reward strategy (purpose, characteristics, structure, developing the strategy, effective strategies, impact on management)
Employee relations strategy (issues, background, HR approach, policies, partnership agreements, employee voice strategies

Contemporary issues and perspectives on SHRM

Course Coverage:

Internationalism and challenges for strategic HR management, diversity management and equal opportunities, downsizing and its strategic implications, globalisation, culture/equality and diversity, work life balance

Reading

Bratton, J., Grint, K. and Nelson, D. L. (2005) Organizational Leadership. New York: Thomson South Western.
Colquitt J, LePine, J. and Wesson, M. (2010) Organizational Behaviour. Boston: McGraw Hill.
Farnham, D. (2010) Human Resource Management in Context, Strategy, Insights & Solutions. London: CIPD
Gill, R. (2006) Theory and Practice of Leadership. London: Sage.
Gilmore, S. and Williams, S. (2012) Human Resource Management. 2nd Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press
Gold. J., Thorpe, R. and Mumford, A. (2010) Leadership and Management Development, 5th Edition. CIPD
Kouzes, J. M. and Posner, B. Z. (2008) The Leadership Challenge. 4th Edition. New York: Jossey-Bass. London: CIPD.
Mabey, C. and Finch-Lees, T. (2008) Management and Leadership Development. London: Sage.
Northouse, P. G. (2009) Introduction to Leadership, Concepts and Practice. London: Sage
Robbins, S. and Judge, T. (2009) Organizational Behaviour. New Jersey: Person Prentice Hall
Storey, J. (2004) Leadership in Organisations; Current Issues and Key Trends. London: Rutledge. Times/Prentice Hall.

Entry

Entry requirements

To enroll in the Micro Bachelor program, the learner must possess:

Graduated vocational schools or College or having completed 2nd year of Bachelor’s or
Relevant NQF / QCF / RQF Level 5 Diploma, or equivalents; or
HNDs/ NVQs/ Foundation degrees/ Diploma of higher education (DipHE) or
At least 2 years of working experience.
And learners must be over 18 years old.

Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) reserves the highest decision-making power for admission whether to accept or not accept after a specific review of each candidate’s profile to ensure that they can comprehend and gain benefits when participating. For the fake university or diploma mills, Paris-U shall not be accepted.

English language requirements

If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.

Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent

Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 6.5; Reading and Writing must be at 6.5 or equivalent

Certified

After graduating from the Micro Bachelor program, students receive all certified documents from Université Libérale de Paris.

Certified Documents:

e-Certificate from Université Libérale de Paris.
Hard copy certificate from Université Libérale de Paris.
Accreditation of Prior Experimental Learning for Qualification (APELQ) certified from Paris-U for credit and tuition fee transfer
Accreditation & Recognition certified letter from Paris-U.

Because the program is accredited and recognized, students can easily use certified in the working environment and have many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, in case if you want to study for a university degree, students can convert all credits and the full tuition fee when participating in the program Paris-U.

Micro Bachelor Degree means

Micro Bachelor Degree from Paris-U is certified at the bachelor level and is equivalent to:

Level 6 certificate of Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) of UK
Level 9 certificate of Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
Level 6 certificate of Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW)
Level 6 certificate of European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
Level 7 & 8 certificates of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
Level 6 certificate of ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
Level 7 & 8 certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)

Transfer Credits & Fees to BBA

Students can convert all credits and the full tuition fee when participating in the Paris-U academic programs if they want to study for an academic degree.

Credits transfer:

Learners can accumulate 20 credits from the Micro Bachelor program when participating in the Bachelor of Business Administration with Hons – final year. Please see the credit transfer policy HERE

Tuition fee transfer:

When participating in the BBA with Hons program, students who have graduated 1 Micro Bachelor Degree will receive a discount equivalent with short courses tuition fee. Please see the tuition fee transfer HERE

Transfer Credits & Fees to BBA

Students can convert all credits and the full tuition fee when participating in the Paris-U academic programs if they want to study for an academic degree.

Credits transfer:

Tuition fee transfer:

APEL.Q

[APEL.Q] – Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) for Award of Academic Qualifications (Q) is the award of academic qualifications to individual learners through the evaluation and assessment of prior experiential learning towards fully accredited programmes offered by Paris-U. A degree with [APEL.Q] pathway is granted on the basis of the knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired through formal, informal, or non-formal learning.

As a crucial component of Liberal Education, Paris-U is the first university in the world to fully implement the APEL.Q approach to acknowledge past experience and knowledge. Assist students in becoming rapidly recognized and entering the labor market.

Short Courses Certified programs are completely approved and recognized, according to the same rigorous standards as academic degree programs. Learners might include this qualification in their portfolios when submitting for the APEL.Q examination.

Please note that, the APEL.Q process will leads to only MBA degree of Paris-U, not dual degree. For more information, read more HERE

Apply Policy

Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) Certified program is not-for-profit, so the tuition fees are fully supported by Paris-U, and its partners. Université Libérale de Paris reserves the right not to accept more students if the number exceeds the quotas.

Apply Policy:

To participate in Paris-U’s Short courses program, students need to meet the entry criteria corresponding to each level. Please see the “Entry” tab for more details.
Paris-U will not accept applicants if their entry qualifications are from diploma mill universities or schools/universities that are not accredited.
For Level 6 short courses programs, if an entry diploma is unavailable, students must demonstrate a minimum of 2 years of work experience in the relevant field.
English is not a mandatory entry requirement for short course programs, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Candidates should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at Paris-U.

Apply Process

Apply Process:

Choose the program that suits your requirements. Note that applicants without a university degree will not be able to participate in the Micro Bachelor program, and applicants without a Master’s degree will not be able to participate in the Micro Master program.
Email your application to support@paris-u.fr with all the required documents. You could download the application form here.
Our admission department will contact you and guide you through further processes if the registration documents need to be supplemented.
Université Libérale de Paris will issue the Letter of Acceptant (LOA). You will then proceed to the next steps according to the instructions and pay the tuition fees.
Université Libérale de Paris will issue a student confirmation letter, login account to the e-learning system and related documents.
You have become an official Paris-U student, enjoy your learning journey!

The Short Courses Certified program is a fully online program. You can study anytime, anywhere. The final exam will be uploaded to the system and marked by the academic panel of Paris-U. Students must submit assignments on time. Otherwise, the student is considered not to continue the program

Tuition fees

Tuition policies are in keeping with the provisions of the Paris-U policy and subject to change without notice.

0 €

Level 6 short courses tuition feee & e-certificate

0 €

Hard copy certificate & APEL.Q documents

- 0 €

Transfer to Paris-U degrees

Université Libérale de Paris

Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) offers higher education programmes in English only and that are different from the French National Curricula and Programmes leading to French Government accredited university qualifications, which falls under the French Public Higher Education sector.

Micro Bachelor’s Degree in Strategic Human Resource Management