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:
- develop the capacity of students to applying various human resource theories and standards in evaluating conducive and safe work environment;
- equip students with the knowledge and skills to apply identify and solve various HRM problems in organisations; and
- 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.
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SEMESTER 1 |
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Course Code |
Title of Course |
Credits |
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ASPD |
African Studies |
3 |
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CMS 107D |
Communicative Skills I |
3 |
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ECO 101D |
Principles of Economics I |
3 |
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ITSD 101 |
Information Technology Skills |
1 |
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BUS 101D |
Fundamentals of Business I |
3 |
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BUS 103D |
Foundations of Accounting I |
3 |
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BUS 105D |
Introduction to Computing |
3 |
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SEMESTER 2 |
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CMS 108D |
Communicative Skills II |
3 |
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ECO 102D |
Principles of Economics II |
3 |
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ILT 101D |
Information Literacy |
1 |
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LAR D |
Liberal Studies |
3 |
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BUS 102D |
Fundamentals of Business II |
3 |
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BUS 104D |
Foundations of Accounting II |
3 |
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SEMESTER 3 |
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HUM 201D |
General Psychology |
3 |
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BUS 201D |
Quantitative Methods I |
3 |
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BUS 203D |
Business Law I |
3 |
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BUS 205D |
Principles of Management |
3 |
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BUS 207D |
Business Communication |
3 |
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BUS 209D |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
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SEMESTER 4 |
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HUM 202D |
Recruitment and Selection |
3 |
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PHIL 205D |
Critical Thinking and Practical Reasoning |
2 |
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BUS 202D |
Quantitative Methods II |
3 |
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BUS 204D |
Business Law II |
3 |
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BUS 206D |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
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BUS 208D |
Organisational Behaviour |
3 |
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SEMESTER 5 |
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HUM 301D |
Human Resource Information Systems |
3 |
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HUM 307D |
Employment Law |
3 |
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HUM 309D |
Performance and Compensation Management |
3 |
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SBU 301D |
Operations Management |
3 |
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HUM 311D |
Managing Workplace Conflict |
3 |
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BUS 305D |
Managerial Economics |
3 |
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SEMESTER 6 |
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HUM 302D |
Training and Development |
3 |
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HUM 306D |
Industrial and Organisational Psychology |
3 |
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BUS 302D |
Statistics for Business Decisions |
3 |
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BUS 304D |
Business Research Methods |
3 |
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BUS 306D |
Business Finance |
3 |
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HUM 308D |
Change Management |
3 |
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SEMESTER 7 |
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HUM 401D |
Collective Bargaining and Negotiation Skills |
3 |
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HUM 403D |
Health and Safety At Work |
3 |
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HUM 409D |
Leadership and Emotional Intelligence |
3 |
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BUS 405D |
Project Management |
3 |
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BUS 408D |
Entrepreneurship |
3 |
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SEMESTER 8 |
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HUM 404D |
Industrial Relations |
3 |
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HUM 407D |
International Human Resource Management |
3 |
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BUS 402D |
Strategic Management |
3 |
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BUS 406D |
Business Ethics and Corporate Governance |
3 |
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HUM 499D |
Project Work |
3 |