MQF/EQF Level 5
Undergraduate Certificate in HR Management
Knights College
Malta
May / October 2025
Mode
Part Time
Delivery
Class-Based Learning
Duration
4.5 Months
Location
Malta
Credits
30 ECTS/ECVET
Language
English
Price Early Submission (EU Students)
Price Full (EU Students)
€2,400
Up to €1,680 refunded via the Get Qualified Scheme.
Price International (Non-EU Students)
The Undergraduate Certificate in HR Management shall cover the basics of Human Resources and will allow learners to become familiar with concepts such as people management, communications management and the recruitment process. It will give students the skills they need to work with teams and is the first step for those aspiring to work in the Human Resource industry.
Learners will learn how to:
- Carry out effective communication in the workplace and assist management in fostering an inclusive environment.
- Negotiate a package that benefits both the employee as well as the organisation.
- Monitor the effectiveness of the HR department and the communication strategy of the organisation.
- Ensure that the recruitment process is in line with regulations and with employee rights.
At the end of this programme, learners will be eligible to advance their studies by pursuing an Undergraduate Diploma in HR Management.
Mode of Assessment
This course shall be assessed through the use of an assignment based on the theoretical concepts presented during the lectures, and ways of implementing said concepts and theories. These assessments will include group assignments, group presentations, individual assignments and individual presentations.
Target Audience
This course is intended for those who are aged 21+ and aspire to work or are already working in human resources.
Semester 1
The below is an outline of the modules covered in this course
Module
ECTS
Duration
People Management Principles and Core Concepts
This module allows learners to become familiar with the fundamentals of people management. It will allow them to develop their knowledge in line with team development, managing teams, performance management, employee motivation, leading, inspiring, and encouraging employees.
10
ECTS
50
hours
Principles of Communication Management
This module has been strategically designed and developed to allow learners to comprehend the fundamentals of communications management, with specific relevance to Human Resource Management. It looks at the role of communications in organisations, its widely accepted theories and concepts, and communications management influences.
10
ECTS
50
hours
Selection and Recruitment
This module allows learners to become knowledgeable and skilled within the area of selection and recruitment is one of the primary functions of human resource management. Learners will be exposed to the process involved in selection and recruitment, as well as the overall employment cycle.
10
ECTS
50
hours
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Total Credits
Core Modules
30
Credits to graduate
30 ECTS/ECVET
Awarding &
Accrediting Bodies
Awarding Body
Validating Body
Knights College
This qualification is awarded by Knights College.
Accrediting Body
Malta Further and Higher Education Authority
This qualification is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority.
Entry Requirements
The below are the requested entry requirements
Applicants should hold:
- A Diploma in a related field pegged at MQF Level 4 or equivalent OR;
- A Matriculation certificate with at least 2 A-levels & 3 Intermediate OR;
- Mature Student OR;
- A MATSEC certificate with Grade 5 or better in English, Maltese and Mathematics together with at least 5 years of experience working within a business setting.
Funding Schemes
Scholarships & Facilitations
Get Qualified Scheme
Governed by the Malta Enterprise, this scheme gives the student up to 70% of the total fees paid for the course in tax credits. Get Qualified is an initiative that supports the personal development of individuals for the achievement of qualifications and certifications required by industry.
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