Department of Human Resource Management

Mrs. Felicia Onamusi

Head of Department

Welcome Message

Welcome to the Department of Human Resource Management at Port Moresby Business College (POMBC)!

We are dedicated to building Papua New Guinea’s future HR leaders through a practical, industry-focused education that covers essential business skills, labour law, and strategic people management.

By partnering closely with bodies like the Papua New Guinea Human Resource Institute (PNGHRI), we connect our students directly with corporate experts through guest lectures, workshops, and professional conference visits. Whether you are a prospective student or an industry partner, we invite you to join us in driving professional excellence across PNG.

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Programme Overview

The Diploma in Human Resource Management at Port Moresby Business College (POMBC) is a two-year program designed to develop competent HR professionals.

The first year establishes a solid business baseline through foundational subjects: Introductory Accounting, Business Mathematics, Personality Development for Workplace, Fundamentals of Information Systems, Business Statistics, Business Communication, Principles of Economics, and Principles of Management.

The second year provides deep specialization in advanced organizational strategy and core human resource functions through the following subjects: Introduction to HRM, Strategic Management, Labour & Employment Relations, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Compensation Management, Advanced HRM, Strategic Human Resource Management, Performance Management, Recruitment, Selection and Placement, and Human Resource Law in PNG.

By combining academic theory with local industry applications, this programme prepares graduates to manage workforce challenges, foster productive labour relations, and support strategic organizational goals.

Subject Mapping

Year 1

Semester 1

Semester 2

YEAR 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Award:

Diploma in Human Resource Management after completing year two

Partway:

Bachelors at IBU and other universities depending on their programme alignments.
Formal employment within the relevent industries, corporate sectors, and public sectors.