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Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)

Programme Synopsis

Goal

The goal of the programme is to produce highly qualified graduates capable of applying the knowledge and skills in developing, advising, and implementing policies for effective and efficient use of human resource in organisations.

Objective

The objectives of the BCom (HRM) programme are to:

  1. develop the capacity of students to applying various human resource theories and standards in evaluating conducive and safe work environment;
  2. equip students with the knowledge and skills to apply identify and solve various HRM problems in organisations; and
  3. equip students with the skills to appreciate the nature of human behaviour and human resources law and their applications in different settings.

WHAT CONTENT ARE AVAILABLE FOR LEARNERS?

Textbooks, slides, published articles, data files, and Open-source software are available. Learning materials are loaded unto the Open-source Moodle Learning Management System (LMS).

TEACHING/DELIVERY METHODOLOGY

The delivery is a blended approach of face-face and self-learning sessions.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Support services available to students include facilitators for both face-to-face and online engagements, centre co-ordinators to provide administrative support, and Learning Management System to help students learn continuously.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates from the BCom HRM programme are employable as human resource managers, occupational advocates, training and development officers, and recruiters in both private and public institutions of diverse nature. Graduates can also enrol on the MCom and related postgraduate programmes.  

WHO SHOULD ENROL ON THIS PROGRAMME?

The programme is suitable for entry-level professionals in the diverse institutions and markets, as well as those interested in an academic career in the field of Human Resource Management.

ELIGIBILITY

The programme is suitable for G.C.E. ‘O’ level or SSCE/WASSCE and Mature candidates. Higher National Diploma (HND) holders can also apply to the BCom Human Resource Management top-up programmes.

PROGRAMME FEE

For Ghanaian students: GHS 10,400/GHS 1,300 per semester (GHS 2,600 per year).

For International students: USD 4,160/USD 520 per semester (USD 1,040 per year).

CERTIFICATE

On successful completion of the programme, the student would be awarded BCom degree in Human Resource Management by the University of Cape Coast.

ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATION

Candidates are assessed through presentations, assignments, and attendance/participation which constitute 40%. End-of-semester examination constitutes 60%.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The BCom HRM is by course work. It is normally done in four academic years of eight semesters with a minimum credit load of 15 per semester.

SEMESTER 1

Course Code

Title of Course

Credits

ASPD

African Studies

3

CMS 107D

Communicative Skills I

3

ECO 101D

Principles of Economics I

3

ITSD 101

Information Technology Skills

1

BUS 101D

Fundamentals of Business I

3

BUS 103D

Foundations of Accounting I

3

BUS 105D

Introduction to Computing

3

SEMESTER 2

CMS 108D

Communicative Skills II

3

ECO 102D

Principles of Economics II

3

ILT 101D

Information Literacy

1

LAR D

Liberal Studies

3

BUS 102D

Fundamentals of Business II

3

BUS 104D

Foundations of Accounting II

3

SEMESTER 3

HUM 201D

General Psychology

3

BUS 201D

Quantitative Methods I

3

BUS 203D

Business Law I

3

BUS 205D

Principles of Management

3

BUS 207D

Business Communication

3

BUS 209D

Human Resource Management

3

SEMESTER 4

HUM 202D

Recruitment and Selection

3

PHIL 205D

Critical Thinking and Practical Reasoning

2

BUS 202D

Quantitative Methods II

3

BUS 204D

Business Law II

3

BUS 206D

Principles of Marketing

3

BUS 208D

Organisational Behaviour

3

SEMESTER 5

HUM 301D

Human Resource Information Systems

3

HUM 307D

Employment Law

3

HUM 309D

Performance and Compensation Management

3

SBU 301D

Operations Management

3

HUM 311D

Managing Workplace Conflict

3

BUS 305D

Managerial Economics

3

SEMESTER 6

HUM 302D

Training and Development

3

HUM 306D

Industrial and Organisational Psychology

3

BUS 302D

Statistics for Business Decisions

3

BUS 304D

Business Research Methods

3

BUS 306D

Business Finance

3

HUM 308D

Change Management

3

SEMESTER 7

HUM 401D

Collective Bargaining and Negotiation Skills

3

HUM 403D

Health and Safety At Work

3

HUM 409D

Leadership and Emotional Intelligence

3

BUS 405D

Project Management

3

BUS 408D

Entrepreneurship

3

SEMESTER 8

HUM 404D

Industrial Relations

3

HUM 407D

International Human Resource Management

3

BUS 402D

Strategic Management

3

BUS 406D

Business Ethics and Corporate Governance

3

HUM 499D

Project Work

3

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