- Save 6 months! Complete two years of the degree programme in just 18 months.
- Affordable course fees with monthly installments .
- Opportunity to obtain dual or more qualifications simultaneously (MAPS Associate’s Degree and Edexcel BTEC HNDs).
- Wide options for a top up degree from various International Universities.
- Flexibility (course is also offered in block mode, which means you do not have  classes everyday).
Course Description
MAPS Associate’s Degree in Human Resource Management is developed according to the standards of Edexcel BTEC HND in Business.
Edexcel BTEC Higher Nationals are designed to provide a specialist vocational programme, linked to professional body requirements. They offer a strong, sector-related emphasis on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding.
The qualifications provide a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in their sector and their national recognition by employers allows direct progression to employment.
A key progression path for MAPS Associate’s Degree in Human Resource Management learners is to the third year of a degree or honours degree programme. Â The qualification offer a progression route to the professional qualifications offered by various professional bodies in the business sector.
Awarding Body
Students completing this course will be awarded dual certificates. MAPS Associate’s Degree in Human Resource Management will be issued by MAPS College and BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business (Human Resource) certificate will be awarded by the Edexcel.
MNQF Level
Level 6 Advanced Diploma (view Approval)
Academic Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum entry requirements:
- 2 A’ Level passes (E or above)
- 2 HSSC passes (C or above)
- MNQF Level 4 Qualification (related field)
- MAPS Foundation Studies in Business
- 20 years old AND completion of a Level 4 Qualification (unrelated)
- 20 years old AND completion of the 10th year of School AND 2 years of work experience in relevant field
Course Structure
Compulsory Core Subjects/Units (120 Credits):
» Unit 01 Business Environment
» Unit 02 Managing Financial Resources and Decisions
» Unit 03 Organisations and Behaviour
» Unit 04 Marketing Principles
» Unit 05  Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business
» Unit 06 Business Decision Making
» Unit 07 Business Strategy
» Unit 08 Research Project
Compulsory Specialist Subjects/Units (60 Credits):
» Unit 9 Human Resource Management
» Unit 10 Managing Human Resources
» Unit 11 Human Resources Development
» Unit 12 Employment Relations
Optional Subjects/Units (must select 4 units to make up 60 Credits)
» Unit 13 Personal and Professional Development
» Unit 14 Working with and Leading People
» Unit 15 Managing Business Activities to Achieve Results
» Unit 16 Managing Communications, Knowledge and Information
» Unit 17 Management Accounting: Costing and Budgeting
» Unit 18 Financial Accounting and Reporting
» Unit 19 Financial Systems and Auditing
» Unit 20 Taxation
» Unit 21 Marketing Intelligence
» Unit 22 Advertising and Promotion in Business
» Unit 23 Marketing Planning
» Unit 24 Sales Planning and Operations
» Unit 25 Business Law
» Unit 26 Business Ethics
Duration:Â 18 months
Intakes: Throughout the year (Every Month).
Course Assessments
All the units will be assessed by coursework. (i.e. assignments, presentation, written and oral tests, case-studies, etc). Assessment methods would collectively ensure coverage of all assessment criteria within each unit and would provide opportunities for the evidencing of all the grade descriptors.
All assessments except Unit 6 and Unit 9 will be set and marked by MAPS College and externally verified by Edexcel. Assessments for Unit 6 and Unit 9 will be set by Edexcel, marked by MAPS College and externally verified by Edexcel.
Exemptions (subject to Clause 38 of the T&C for Studying at MAPS College)
Students can also claim exemptions for their prior learning as per the table below.
| Qualification | Exemption to be awarded |
|---|---|
| Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Business paper exemptions | |
| Business Environment | Unit 01 Business Environment |
| Managing Financial Resources and Decisions | Unit 02 Managing Financial Resources and Decisions |
| Organisations and Behaviour | Unit 03 Organisations and Behaviour |
| Marketing Principles | Unit 04 Marketing Principles |
| Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business | Unit 05 Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business |
| Management Accounting: Costing and Budgeting | Unit 17 Management Accounting: Costing and Budgeting |
| Financial Accounting and Reporting | Unit 18 Financial Accounting and Reporting |
| Managing Business Activities to Achieve result | Unit 15 Managing Business Activities to Achieve result |
| Managing, Communication, Knowledge and information | Unit 16 Managing, Communication, Knowledge and information |
| Marketing Intelligence | Unit 09 Marketing Intelligence |
| Advertising and Promotion in Business | Unit 10 Advertising and Promotion in Business |
| Human Resources Management | Unit 21 Human Resources Management |
| Managing Human Resources | Unit 22 Managing Human Resources |
Course Fee and Payment Plan
Payments can be made in installments. Please see Course Fees and Payment Plan for information.
Pathway
Students who complete the MAPS Associate’s Degree  in Human Resource Management may use it as a standalone professional qualification or progress on to the final year of a degree level programme as shown below.
How to Apply?
Candidates may apply online or download and complete application, which can be submitted to College Reception on the First Floor of H. Vaifilaa-age, Janavaree Magu. Applicants are requested to read the Terms and Conditions for Studying at MAPS College before applying.
