Doctoral Award in
Strategic Human Resources Management
Doctoral Award could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fees to Doctoral programs of UKeU and/or Partner University.

Doctoral Award in Strategic Human Resource Management
The aim of this award is to develop learners’ understanding of how the effective strategic management of human resources supports the achievement of organisational objectives in different contexts. Learners will evaluate the contribution of strategic human resource management, and the application of leadership and management theory for organisational benefit.
Could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fee to the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) or PhD of SIMI Swiss.
Leaning Outcomes:
1.Understand the role of management of human resources.
- 1.1 Critically justify the importance of human resource management in organisations.
- 1.2 Assess the role and purpose of the strategic human resource management function and activities in an organisation.
- 1.3 Evaluate how human resource management is related to other functional areas.
2. Be able to create a human resource plan for an organisation.
- 2.1 Assess the business factors to consider before human resource planning.
- 2.2 Determine human resource requirements in different organisational contexts.
- 2.3 Develop a human resource plan for an organisation.
3. Understand the role of legal and ethical issues in developing
- 3.1 Explain the purpose of human resource policy.
- 3.2 Assess the impact of regulatory and legal requirements on human resource policies in an organisation.
- 3.3 Assess the impact of business ethics, CSR, and sustainability requirements on human resource policies for an organisation.
4. Be able to plan develop human resource strategies.
- 4.1 Critically analyse the impact of an organisational strategy, structure and culture on the management of human resources.
- 4.2 Develop a structured, relevant and comprehensive HR strategy.
- 4.3 Critically monitor the effectiveness of human resources management.
5. Understand HRM approaches within organisations and their relationships with the organisational performance
- 5.1 Critically evaluate the relationships between business strategy and human resource management.
- 5.2 Explain the implementation and measurement of HR approaches using relevant metrics.
- 5.3 Monitor and evaluate a human resource strategy that supports organisational mission, vision, values and objectives.
Topics:
Critical Explanation of the Nature and Importance of Human Resource Management in Organisations
Course Coverage:
- Definition and features of HRM approach, HRM models (D Guest, M Patterson, best practice model, contingency model, Harvard Framework), personnel management vs HRM, and HRM activities.
Assessing the Role and Purposes of HRM Strategy
Course Coverage:
- Organisational strategy, HRM strategy benefits, interrelationship between HRM and organisational strategies, value creation, and human capital management.
Evaluating Contributions of Human Resource Management
Course Coverage:
- Exploration of HRM contributions, changing patterns of HRM, globalisation impacts, and the use of IT in HRM.
Analysing the Business Factors
Course Coverage:
- Examining factors like business growth, labour market competition, labour cost control, productivity increases, technological impacts, and business competition.
Determining Human Resource Requirements
Course Coverage:
- Identifying personnel prerequisites (experience, skills, qualifications) and matching them with organisational needs, along with external factors like government policies and education.
Developing a Human Resource Plan
Course Coverage:
- Human resource planning, functionalities (recruitment, retention, skill development), success factors, empowerment, and talent management.
Explaining the Purpose of Human Resource Policy
Course Coverage:
- Policy areas include recruitment, diversity, training, benefits, discipline, rewards, health and safety, and confidentiality.
Analysing the Impact of Regulatory and Legal Requirements on Human Resource Policies
Course Coverage:
- Legislation affecting employment, employee rights and responsibilities, and data protection regulations.
Analysing the Impact of Ethical Requirements on Human Resource Policies
Course Coverage:
- Exploring HRM ethics, including discrimination, harassment, racism, and ensuring employee satisfaction and compliance.
Analysing the Impact of Organisational Strategy, Structure, and Culture on HRM
Course Coverage:
- Exploring culture-led theoretical models (Schein, Hofstede, Handy) and their interrelationships with HRM activities.
Proposing Effective and Appropriate HR Strategies
Course Coverage:
- The need for SMART objectives in HR strategies to align with organisational goals.
Critically Monitoring the Effectiveness of Human Resources Management
Course Coverage:
- Developing performance indicators, evaluating HRM effectiveness, and providing recommendations for improvement.
Discussing the Relationship Between People Development and HRM
Course Coverage:
- Exploring functionalities like employment, development, retention, and succession planning, with real-world business case studies.
Explaining Organisational Theory Underpinning HRM
Course Coverage:
- Organisational structure theories (Handy, Mintzberg, Weber) and their influence on HRM practices.
Discussing the Interrelationship of Employee Relations, HRM Practices, and Change Management
Course Coverage:
- Examining employee relations, best-fit practices, and their role in managing organisational change.
Developing the HRM Process, Recruitment, and Selection
Course Coverage:
- Personnel requirement identification, recruitment, and selection processes, including external factors influencing recruitment.
Developing Employee Motivational and Appraisal Strategies
Course Coverage:
- Strategies for employee motivation, career progression, rewards, and job satisfaction.
Critically Analysing Employee Retention in Organisations
Course Coverage:
- Exploring retention strategies, turnover trends, competitive benefits, and employee development programs.
Exploring and Discussing the Purpose of Leadership in Organisations
Course Coverage:
- Leadership styles, characteristics, and roles, including Mintzberg’s managerial roles and the impact of leadership on organisational goals.
Evaluating Leadership Practices in an Organisational Context
Course Coverage:
- Exploring leadership styles (autocratic, charismatic, participative), their influence on strategic decisions, and situational adaptability.
Creating a Human Resource Strategy Aligned with Organisational Goals
Course Coverage:
- Developing HR strategies aligned with mission, vision, and objectives to ensure strategic leadership.
Monitoring and Evaluating Human Resource Strategies
Course Coverage:
- Using monitoring tools to evaluate the alignment of HR strategies with organisational goals and objectives.
Indicative reading list
Core texts:
- Rees, G. and Smith, P. E. (2017) Strategic Human Resource Management: An international perspective. Sage Publications
Additional reading:
- Avery, G. (2004) Understanding Leadership. London: Sage
- Bradley, F. (2005) International Marketing Strategy. New Jersey, FL: Prentice Hall.
- Bratton, J., Grint, K. and Nelson, D. L. (2005) Organizational Leadership. New York: Thomson South Western. • Brooks, I. (2009) Organisational Behaviour: Individuals, Groups, and Organisations. Harlow: FT Prentice Hall.
- Buchanan, D. and Huczynski, A. (2007) Organisational Behaviour. Harlow: FT Prentice Hall
- Colquitt J, LePine, J. and Wesson, M. (2010) Organizational Behaviour. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
- Daft, R. (2006) The Leadership Experience. New York: Thomson South Western.
- Du Brin, A. J. (2007) Leadership: Research Findings, Practice and Skills. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
- Gill, R. (2006) Theory and Practice of Leadership. London: Sage.
- 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.
- Martin, J. (2005) Organisational Behaviour and Management. London: Thomson Learning. Mullins, L. J. (2010) Management and Organisational Behaviour. 9th Edition. Harlow: Financial Times
- Northouse, P. G. (2007) Leadership Theory and Practice. 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 requirements
To enroll The Doctoral Award, the learner must possess:
- Graduated with a Master’s degree from an accredited university or achieved a Level 7 Diploma according to the European Qualifications
- For a degree from non-global accredited universities; The learner should have followed Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APELQ) policy of MI Swiss and/or University Partners.
- Learners must be over 24 years old.
English 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 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent
The UKeU reserves the highest decision-making authority regarding admissions and may accept or reject applicants following a thorough review of each applicant’s profile, ensuring that only those capable of benefiting from the course are admitted. Qualifications from diploma mills or fake universities/institutions will not be accepted by UKeU and/or Partner University.
After graduating with Doctoral Award, learners receive all certified documents from the UKeU.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU).
- Hard copy certificate from the UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU) – Optional.
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified fromUKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the course is accredited and recognized, learners can easily use their qualifications in the workplace and enjoy many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, if you wish to pursue a degree from UKeU and/or a Partner University, all credits and 50% paid tuition fees can be transferred.
The UKeU’ Doctoral Award means:
UKeU Doctoral Award is the award at the doctoral level and is equivalent to:
- Level 8 certificate of Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) of UK
- Level 11 certificate of Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 8 certificate of Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW)
- Level 8 certificate of European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 10 certificates of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 8 certificate of ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 10 certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Learners can transfer all credits and 50% of their tuition fees when enrolling in UKeU and/or Partner University academic programs if they wish to pursue an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
Learners can accumulate 20 credits from the Doctoral Award course when participating in the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) or PhD. Please see the credit transfer policy HERE
Tuition fee transfer:
When enrolling in the DBA/PhD program, graduates from the Doctoral Award will receive a fee reduction equal to 50% of the tuition fees paid for the Doctoral Award. Please refer to the tuition fee transfer policy HERE
The UKeU Micro Degree course allows learners to transfer credits and 50% of their tuition fees toward full degree programs offered by UKeU and/or Partner University. UKeU reserves the right to limit admissions once enrollment exceeds the set quotas.
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- To participate in the UKeU Micro Degree course, learners need to meet the entry criteria corresponding to each level. Please see the “Entry” tab for more details.
- UKeU will not accept applicants whose entry qualifications are from fake universities or institutions that are not accredited.
- For Doctoral Award programs, if an entry master is unavailable, students must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the relevant field. Please note that a master’s degree is required for the Doctoral program at UKeU and University Partners so that you could study Doctoral Award but could not move to the Doctoral program of UKeU and University Partners.
- English is not a mandatory entry requirement for Micro Degree course, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Applicants should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at UKeU and Partner University.
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- Step 2: Once your application documents are approved and the application fee is paid, UKeU will issue a Letter of Acceptance (LOA). You will then follow the provided instructions, including payment of the tuition fee.
- Step 3: After the tuition fee is paid, UKeU will issue a confirmation letter, provide your login details for the e-learning system, and send you all relevant documents.
- At this point, you have officially become a UKeU student. Welcome, and enjoy your learning journey!
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- Hard copy certificate from UKeU and/or Partner Universities
- APEL.Q certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer
- Deliver hard copy certificate and all certified documents to your home
- Transfer full credits & 50% paid tuition fees of this award to equivalent academic programs
- Opportunity to get scholarships when becoming Partner Universities' international students
(*) In the event that you receive a scholarship or discount, the fee you should transfer is the amount you actually paid.
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