Programme Details

Entry Requirement

General Entry Criteria

• A related Bachelor’s Degree OR

• A related Graduate Diploma at Level 8

Alternative Entry Criteria

• 25 years old AND
  completion of a related Level 5 qualification AND

• 7 years of relevant experience (of which 3.5 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 5 qualification) AND

• Completion of an MQA-approved Pre-Master’s Program OR 

• 25 years old AND
  completion of a related Level 6 qualification AND

• 6 years of relevant experience (of which 3 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 6 qualification) AND

• Completion of an MQA-approved Pre-Master’s Program

Programme Structure

Core Modules

1. Human Resource Management: Contexts and Critiques 

2. Managing Human Capital

3. Strategic Talent Development 

4. Resourcing and Talent Acquisition

5. Leadership in HRM context

6. Diversity and Global HRM

7. Legal Issues for HR Practitioners

8. HR Analytics

9. Compensation and Rewards Management

10. Contemporary Professional Development

Eligible to award Postgraduate Certificate in Human Resource Management with any 4 modules from above (60 credits)

Select 1 option (20 credits)

• Capstone Project: HR Strategy & Execution 

• Dissertation

Award Master of Arts in Human Resource Management 

Key Features

The broader goals of the programme are as follows:

• To demonstrate a broad and integrated knowledge of the theory and practice in the overall human resource management areas, and to take appropriate decisions using suitable tools and techniques.

• To relate students’ knowledge to a range of practical HR applications and use a range of HR skills and advanced techniques to undertake operations in the HR sector.

• To equip students with the specialised skills and competencies to lead, manage and retain employees in a dynamic work environment 

• To critically examine current issues, trends, practices, and processes and be able to integrate them into the work environment 

• To contribute to organizational success through the effective management and leveraging of the organizational human capital.

• To work collaboratively with others to solve problems in a range of professional-level contexts by applying relevant theories and techniques.

• To apply high standards of conduct and ethical values in engaging In the HR sector

Programme Fees

Course fee: MVR 4,350 per month x 15 months

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme participants will be able to: 

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary practices, underlying theories, HR functions in the HR system, the regulatory and legal requirements and the importance of conduct and professionalism in HR. 

• Demonstrate a broad and integrated understanding of how to apply the concepts and tools in HR areas of managing human capital, resourcing and talent acquisition, leadership, compensation, reward, employee engagement and relations, employment law, and performance management, in solving problems in the key areas of HR.

• Demonstrate a broad and integrated understating of acquiring leadership style for different situations; setting targets, motivating, monitoring performance, coaching and mentoring.

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of how to evaluate and apply appropriate strategies on HRM based on current scenarios facing HR in the organisations.

• Acquire critical thinking skills and research skills that are appropriate for carrying out a range of activities independently for study purposes and for workplace application.

• Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate self-reliance, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner in the field of Human Resource Management.

• Attain independent learning skills and enthusiasm for the field.

• Enhances student’s employability as HR professionals