TThe effective management of an organisation’s human resources is now recognised as a critical component in the success of public and private enterprises. Irrespective of size, the presence of welltrained and highly-motivated staff, will enable organisations to meet the fresh challenges that come from the rapidly changing business environment. The recognition of the importance of human resource management has led to a demand for trained and qualified HR professionals and to the development of a career structure rising to the highest levels of the organisation. Currently, demand for trained and qualified HR professionals is outstripping supply.
The Association of Business Executives has developed a programme in Human Resource Management, leading to awards at Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels. The programme introduces students to the academic disciplines that underlie the effective management of the human
resource, and proceeds to explore the theory, practice and strategy of human resource management .
Students who complete the ABE programme will find their HRM skills and their own personal marketability within the organisation enhanced, as well as their preparation for further courses of study and university degrees.