Master of Human Resource Management
Course Aims
The Master of Human Resource Management programme seeks to prepare and equip students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that they need for effective management of the human resource required for maximum contribution towards achieving organizational goals. The programme will enable students to appreciate the overall purpose of human resource management to steer organizations to achieve success through its skilled and committed workforce.
Course Purpose
With the worldwide recognition and acceptance of the importance of people in organizations, it is now considered necessary to prepare human resource practitioners suited for the leadership of the profession. The programme will make a significant contribution towards narrowing the existing gap between the “demand” for and supply of formally trained Human Resource Practitioners.
Career Opportunities
The graduates of this programme will be expected to fill positions of Head of Human Resources functions in the public and private sector or operate as Consultants.
Programme Delivery/Duration
The programme will be offered through Open and Distance learning mode plus one (1) prolonged intensive face to face session. The face to face sessions will include lectures, demonstrations, guided observations, question and answer period, discussions, role plays and case studies, and it will also be used to fill in the Students’ Progress Portfolio (SPP). This mode will last for a maximum period of three years.
Course Structure/Summary
Course Structure
The Master in HRM degree involves intensive coursework, written examination and a dissertation. The proposed course structure will be as follows:-
Core Units
Course Code Course Title Units
OLG 611 Strategic Human Resource Management 1
OLG 612 ICT for Business Management 1
OLG 613 Performance and Reward Management 1
OLG 614 Employment Law and Employee Relations 1
Key Electives Areas:
OLG 617 Counselling and Coaching at Workplace 1
OLG 618 Human Resource Management Consultancy 1
OLG 619 International Human Resource Management 1
OLG 620 Management of Safety and Health 1
OLG 621 Human Resource Planning and Development 1
Research Course;
OBM 699 Research Methodology/Dissertation 6
Admission Criteria
- Holders of Bachelor’s degrees in any discipline.
Costs
Fees Structure for Distance Learning Mode
Download here MHRM fees- Distance L. Mode
Application Details
Applications forms can be downloaded from Here, or www.out.ac.tz. Send your application form with your CV, copies of degree certificates & transcripts, 4 passport size photographs, two reference letters (official & academic) to college@ihrm.or.ke, or deliver to our offices.
Contacts
Institute of Human Resource Management, National Bank Building,13th Floor, Harambee Avenue, P.O. Box 4322-00200 Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel: +254 (0) 20 2213745/2217490
+254 (0) 20 2240213/2248095
Fax: + 254 (0) 20 2244557; Email: college@ihrm.or.ke ;
