To prepare and develop students for a career in talent management.

To develop students' understanding and knowledge of learning theories and approaches, and prepare their skills in administrating effective training activities.

To examine the training and development functions, and the roles of a training professional.

To explore and evaluate the various methods of management development, and the relationship with self-development and organisational development.

To demonstrate core training techniques and methods, explore the factors that contribute to successful training in talent management, and the criteria and methods in assessing the multiple objectives of staff development activities.

To alert students to the practical dilemmas of staff development in changing organizations, and to identify issues which are essential in gaining management support.