Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Resources Management

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Master of Science (M.Sc.) Human Resources Management

The Master of Science in Human Resources Management program of Prowess University has been developed on the fundamental assumption that the student is entitled to acquire profound theoretical and practical knowledge to enable him/her face the challenges associated with Human Resource issues in the business arena. The curriculum is designed to give participants a broad knowledge of Human Resources Management. To this end, emphasis is placed upon professional education of the entire individual and in providing them with effective strategies to boost career performances. To obtain the degree (M.Sc.), candidate must complete course work consisting of courses in the areas of Banking and Finance, Management, Marketing and Accounting. Other very notable areas include organizational case studies, seminars and a project report.

In order to qualify for the award of M.Sc. degree in Human Resources Management:

A student shall score a minimum of 50% in at least 36 credit units in course work and the 6 credit units in thesis. The 30 credit unit course work must include all prescribed core courses.

The Masters degree shall be awarded upon the successful oral defense of the thesis and any requirements stipulated by the School of Graduate Studies.

CORE COURSES

Course Title Units

FIRST SEMESTER

Managerial Economics 3

Strategic Management and Planning 3

Accounting Practice 2

Business Communication 3

Finance Management 3

Seminar on Human Resource Management 3

SECOND SEMESTER

Business Ethics 3

Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility 3

Business Law 3

Leadership in Business Organizations 3

Research Methodology 2

THIRD SEMESTER

One Electives is required

Retirement and Pension Administration 2

Establishment and Workforce Planning 2

Reward and Compensation Management 2

Talent Acquisition and Management 2

Thesis 6

Course Features

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Duration 50 hours
Skill level All levels
Language English
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Certificate No
Assessments Yes

Curriculum

16 Sections
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HRM 702 Managerial Economics 3 - UNIT
Economics and Decision-Making Process; Understanding the Micro and Macro Environment of Business (specifically the Macroeconomic Variables); Demand and Supply; Types of Market Models; Theory of Games.
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HRM 704 Strategic Management and Planning 3 - UNIT
Concept of Management and Planning; Principles of Strategic Management; Professionalism in Management; issues in strategic planning
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HRM 710 Business Ethics 3 - UNIT
Understanding the principles of business ethics; Types of Business Ethics; Corporate Culture; Decision-Making; Data Privacy; Ethical Due Diligence; Trust
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HRM 714 Accounting Practice 2 - UNIT
Core Topics in Accounting Practice; Core Topics in Management Accounting Practice; Core Topics in Auditing; Core Topics in Accounting Theory and Corporate Reporting
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HRM 718 Finance Management 3 - UNIT
Money and its Relevance to Business and the Economy; Sources of Business Finance; Bank Lending and its Implications for Business; Aspects of Financial Management/Corporate Finance; Monetary and Fiscal Policies
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HRM 724 Marketing Process and Practice 3 - UNIT
General Marketing Principles, Marketing Communications Systems; Consumer and Buyer Behaviour Analysis; Professionalism in Marketing Practice; Ethical Issues in Marketing.
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HRM 728 Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility 3 - UNIT
The Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship; Personal Characteristics of Entrepreneurs; Theories of Entrepreneurship Development; Identification of ideas and Venture Capital Opportunities; Keeping Records; Writing Business Plans; Entrepreneurial Practice – Success and Failure; The Entrepreneur in Micro, Small, Medium and Large-Scale Enterprises.
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HRM 734 Business Communication 3 - UNIT
Understanding important topics in business communication; Business meetings; Social Media; Corporate Emails; Business Letters; Blog Communication
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HRM 739 Business Law 3 - UNIT
Topics in Business Law; Contracts; The law of Corporations and the other Business Organizations; Security Law; Intellectual Property; Antitrust; Commercial Paper; Pension and Benefits; Secured Transactions; Trust and Estates; The Legal Environment of Business
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HRM 745 Research Methodology 2 - UNIT
Application of Scientific Methods in the Study and Analysis of Business Activities; Research Designs; Data Collection Methods; Sampling Techniques; Data Analysis Methods, Measurement Scales; Interpretation and Presentation of Business Research Results; Applications of Research in Business Problem-Solving.
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HRM 762 Establishment and Workforce Planning 2 – UNIT Elective
This will focus on strategic bases for human resource decisions. Some cores areas include: Definitions, the Landscape of Workforce Planning, Scenario-Modeling and Forecasting, Workforce Analytics, Human Capital Planning, and Human Strategic Workforce Planning in practice.
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HRM 749 Seminar on Human Resource Management 3 – UNIT
This will focus on key principles relevant to training and development, including the role of training in an organization; adult learning theory, needs assessment, training methodology, organizational support, resources and constraints, evaluation of training, and managing the training function. International training considerations are also addressed
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HRM 764 Retirements and Pension Administration 2 – UNIT Elective
This will focus on legal constraints; job -analysis and evaluation; performance appraisal; personal based pay; setting and administration pay; structure, incentives, benefits and the compensation of special groups, theory and practice relating to organizations system strategy, design and administration; job evaluation; pay survey structure; pay administration; group incentives and benefits such as pension, children, health care etc.
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HRM 768 Reward and Compensation Management 2 – UNIT Elective
This will focus on determinants of wage levels, wage structures and individual wages; analysis of the impact of wages on work attitude and performance in organizations. Wages and Salary Administration, Performance Management, and Compensation systems
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HRM 782 Talent Acquisition and Management 2 – UNIT Elective
This provides a view of strategic knowledge management with regard to the concepts and practices organizations use to transform individual and group behaviour to constructive outcomes for the employee and the organization. It examines models and approaches of human capital strategy, acquisition, and talent management within a structure on the mindset of human behavior.
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HRM 799 Thesis 6 - UNIT
Candidate is required to write a case project report on an approved topic which will be defended before the supervisor and any other relevant person or persons appointed by the Department and approved by the board of regents.
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