The DHRMP helps to meet the manpower needs of the industry. The ability to work with diverse cultures and an understanding of human motivations and behaviours will enhance the graduates’ ability to work effectively as HR practitioners. The programme helps to produce a pipeline of HR talent to support local enterprises in growing their businesses, particularly in their international or regional expansion.

We have had two interns from RP's SMC in my company in the past few years – they have been a source of joy. I would rank [them] very highly amongst the almost 50 interns we have had in our company over the years, who were mostly from local and overseas universities.  So, what is it that sets them apart? In my assessment, three things: a practical, hands-on approach to work and problem-solving; a deep desire to learn and a hunger to succeed knowing it's a rough road ahead; and a humility that allows them to roll up their sleeves and take on menial tasks with dignity and accept criticism positively. All leaders of organisations will agree that these qualities are important yet increasingly rare today, especially when we look at retention and ROI [return on investment]. RP's SMC must be doing something right to produce such students.