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Master of Arts in Human Resource Management

A postgraduate masters programme preparing students with the knowledge, practical skills and professional discipline required in Arts in Human Resource Management.

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Master of Arts in Human Resource Management

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Programme Overview

The Human resource management process is dynamic with its tentacles affecting negatively and positively the social, economic, cultural and political aspects of communities. The process is spearheaded by government policy frameworks alongside the private sector. The process in some cases is responsible for disasters, forced migration and displacements, resource based conflicts among others. In the global village today Human resource management practitioners need to understand how nations are governed and relate to each other but also understand the forces governing thereof. The international community through multilateral organizations and national organizations are contributing to development processes world over.  Understanding how such organizations are manned should be pertinent to practitioners. Public management, natural resource management and community empowerment are all components that practitioners need to appreciate for sustainability purposes. The School of Postgraduate Studies and Research has therefore designed a course on Masters Programme to provide students with the necessary multiple skills and competencies to fit. The programme is hinged on philosophical and theoretical analysis of the Human resource management process and practical knowledge acquisition in response to the current skills' demand. At the end of the course the graduates of human resource management studies will have acquired the competences necessary to address the multiple dimensions of the human resource management process.PROGRAMME JUSTIFICATION:The School of Postgraduate Studies and Research is consciously aware of the ever changing demands of the contemporary world and is therefore offering academic programmes that meet such demands.The School of Postgraduate Studies and Research further recognizes the central role of Human resource management practitioners in public and private sector management.  This has therefore guided course designs to train students in proper management of both sectors. One of the major principles of today's management is accountability and proper / strategic human resources management all of which are addressed during the study period.

Applied learningConnect classroom knowledge with practical tasks, projects and supervised learning experiences.
Professional formationBuild communication, ethics, teamwork and discipline-specific judgement.
Research awarenessUse evidence, inquiry and analytical thinking to understand problems and propose solutions.
Career readinessPrepare for employment, further study, entrepreneurship and service in relevant professional settings.
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What You Will Learn

By the end of the programme, students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge, practical skills and professional conduct required for effective work in Arts in Human Resource Management.

Disciplinary knowledgeBuild a strong foundation in the core concepts and methods of Arts in Human Resource Management.
Applied problem-solvingUse knowledge to analyse situations, make decisions and propose practical solutions.
CommunicationPresent ideas clearly in written, oral and digital formats.
Research and inquiryUse evidence, data and critical thinking to support decisions.
Professional practiceDevelop ethical, responsible and collaborative work habits.
Career readinessPrepare for employment, further study and service in relevant sectors.
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Course Structure and Learning Experience

The learning experience is organised to move students from foundational knowledge into applied, supervised and professionally oriented practice.

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Foundation stage

Students build the conceptual base needed for progression in Arts in Human Resource Management.

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Core discipline stage

The programme deepens knowledge through core courses and guided academic work.

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Applied learning stage

Students connect theory to practical cases, projects or field-related tasks.

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Research and analysis

The curriculum develops inquiry, evidence use and analytical capability.

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Professional preparation

Students consolidate learning for employment, entrepreneurship, service or further study.

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Course Content

17 courses

Academic Year 1

10 courses
Semester 1
BUS7101 Strategic Management
Core
HRM7101 Foundation Of Hrm
Core
HRM7102 Management & Org. Behaviour
Core
IFS7101 Management Information Systems
Core
MBA7301 Business Accounting
Core
UCC7100 Research Methods
Core
Semester 2
BUS7204 Business Ethics
Core
HRM7202 Management Skills Improvement
Core
HRM7204 Industrial Relations In Public Sector
Core
HRM7210 Managing Training & Development
Core

Academic Year 2

7 courses
Semester 1
HRM7209 Industrial Psychology
Core
HRM7301 International Human Resource Management
Core
HRM7302 Human Resource Planning
Core
HRM7303 Production & Operations Management
Core
HRM7306 Managing Employee Reward
Core
PPM7201 Project Planning And Management I
Core
STA7106 Statistical Methods In Research
Core
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Admission Requirements

Candidates admitted to the programme must be holders of the Bachelors degrees or its equivalent.

Holders of Bachelors Degrees in related subjects from Kampala International University or other recognized higher institutions of learning will be eligible for admission to the Masters course

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Fees and Application Guidance

Tuition, functional fees and any programme-specific charges are confirmed by KIU Admissions and Finance for each intake. Applicants should review the current fee schedule before submitting an application.