School of Business
Diploma in Human Resource Management with Psychology (R52)
Interest Area
Business and Management
PFP Cluster
Humanities, Art, Media & Business (HAMB)
Leverage your people skills to make strategic moves in the business world.
What you will learn
Ready to make an impact in Human Resource Management? The Diploma in Human Resource Management with Psychology (DHRMP) equips you with essential HR skills. Explore topics like legal employment framework, talent acquisition and total rewards. Prepare to attract and develop top talent while building high-performing teams for today’s evolving organisational needs.
Earn the Institute for Human Resource Professionals Certified Associate certification before graduation, gaining industry recognition and a competitive edge in the human resource field
Receive mentoring from experienced HR leaders, accelerating your professional growth and readiness for the human resource industry
Stay ahead with in-demand human capital skills as you master HR analytics, DEI strategies, psychology, and international business to create agile, future-ready workforces
Curriculum Structure
General Modules
Discipline Modules
Elective Modules
Customise your learning pathways by selecting ONE of the following options:
Option A: Select Elective modules totalling 12 Modular Credits (MCs) from the List of Electives below and/or from the list of modules in applicable Minor Programmes
Option B: Select a Minor Programme
Option C: Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) from the List of Electives below or from the list of modules in applicable Minor programmes (only for eligible students)
List of Electives:
Learn how you can customise your learning pathways.
Industry Orientation Programme Modules
One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme
And select one module from the list below:
B937 Entrepreneurship Immersion Programme
B939 Corporate Innovation Immersion Programme
Entry Requirements
GCE O-Levels
Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-B
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Range of Net ELR2B2 for 2026 JAE: 11 to 16
Minimum Entry Requirements/Grade:
English Language: C6
Mathematics (Elementary/Additional): C6
Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type: C6
Nitec and Higher Nitec
GCE A-Levels
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Obtain an A-S grade for General Paper (English Medium) or Knowledge & Inquiry, AND
Obtain an A-E grade for H2 Mathematics, AND
Obtain an A-E grade for H2 Economics
View the full list of module exemptions for RP courses.
If you do not meet the GCE A-Level Minimum Entry Requirements, you may apply for admission using your GCE O-Level results.
Note: Admission to RP is based on academic merit and subject to available vacancies in our diploma programmes. Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee that applicants will be offered a placement in the diploma programme. These requirements are set in place to ensure fairness to all applicants.
Further studies
As an RP graduate, you will be prepared to embark on meaningful careers immediately after graduation. Enhance your employability by taking part-time courses or SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes.
Moreover, every RP diploma is recognised and has a pathway leading to a relevant degree at top local and overseas universities. You may complete your degrees in just over two or three years in a four-year programme.
Skills Deepening
After graduating from RP, you can choose to deepen your skills and knowledge in a chosen field before embarking on your career. You could either sign up for part-time courses or pursue work-study programmes. Visit our Lifelong Learning page to find out more.
Undergraduate Studies
Holding a DHRMP opens the door for you to pursue further education in various areas such as business studies, arts and social sciences, psychology and international studies at local and overseas universities:
Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies/International Studies/Psychology)
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Human Resource Management
Bachelor of International Studies
Bachelor of Management
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Cultural Studies/International Studies/Psychology)
Business-related degrees with specialisation in HR/International Business/Psychology
Career Opportunities
As a DHRMP graduate, you are well-equipped to support the company’s most valuable asset, i.e. employees, to be effective contributors to the business. Get ready to launch your career in roles such as:
HR Development
Learning and Development Executive
People and Culture Specialist
People Operations Executive
HR Generalist
Human Resource Executive / Partner
HR Management
Employee Relations Specialist
Remuneration and Benefits Analyst
Resourcing Analyst / Talent Acquisition Partner
Well-being Specialist
Hear from our student
I've been fortunate to have nurturing lecturers who were always ready to offer guidance and support. Throughout the course, you’ll have the chance to explore the complexities of the human mind alongside the dynamics of the business processes. This journey will broaden your perspectives, deepen your learning beyond the classroom, and open up #GreaterPossibilities. You’ll also build a strong network of friends that will enrich your polytechnic experience!— Thea Ramona Fernando, 2024 Graduate
RP Course Guide
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