MBA (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
Programme Synopsis
Goal
The goal of the programme is to produce students with in-depth theoretical foundation and robust research skills in Human Resource Management (HRM).
Objective
The objectives of the MBA (HRM) programme are to:
- develop the capacity of students to identify problems and develop alternative solutions to solve them;
- equip students with skills to identify and solve complex HRM problems in various organisations; and
- enhance the analytic ability of students to apply HRM theories, concepts, and strategies to formulate human resource development strategies and best practices policies.
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 MBA HRM programme are employable as managers, recruiters, and researchers in both private and public institutions of diverse concentrations. They are also strongly placed to be assigned higher roles in their current organisations. Graduates can also enrol on PhD studies for careers in academia.
WHO SHOULD ENROL ON THIS PROGRAMME?
The programme is suitable for entry-level and middle-level professionals, recruiters, HRM consultants, as well as researchers in the field of human development in organisations. The MBA HRM is also suitable for individuals who aspire to take up these roles.
ELIGIBILITY
Graduates from a recognised University with HR concentration or professional HRM qualifications (CIPD).
PROGRAM FEE
The MBA HRM costs GHS 8150 per year.
CERTIFICATE
On successful completion of the programme, the student would be awarded MBA 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%.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The MBA HRM is by course work and research. It is normally done in two academic years of four semesters with a minimum credit load of 60.
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SEMESTER 1 |
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Course Code |
Title of Course |
Credits |
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BUS 819D |
Statistics for Business Research |
3 |
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BUS 813D |
Management and Organisational Behaviour |
3 |
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BUS 817D |
Research Methods in Business |
3 |
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BUS 802D |
Managerial Economics |
3 |
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SEMESTER 2 |
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BUS 801D |
Legal Environment of Business |
3 |
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BUS 809D |
Management Information Systems |
3 |
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HUM 801D |
Human Resource Management |
3 |
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BUS 805D |
Accounting and Finance for Managers |
3 |
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HUM 814D |
International Human Resource Management |
3 |
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SEMESTER 3 |
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BUS 804D |
Strategic Management |
3 |
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HUM 806D |
Industrial Relations |
3 |
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HUM 804D |
Human Resource Development |
3 |
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HUM 802D |
Compensation Management |
3 |
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HUM 812D |
Strategic Human Resource Management |
3 |
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SEMESTER 4 |
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HUM 899D |
Research Work |
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