Master of Human Resource Management

  • Programme Code: M.A.HR
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Study time: Weekend
  • Intake: April & August

Overview

The Master of Arts in Human Resources Management (MAHRM) program integrates up-to-date industry research to develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills an HR professional needs. Our curriculum aligns with standards established by the Society for Human Resource Management (HRM), with an emphasis on development, strategy and communication. This programme instils you with innate problem-solving and critical thinking skills routed in ethics and a people-first approach. Graduate with a mastery of staffing, salary planning, negotiation, and more. The programme consists of 16 compulsory taught courses while the second part will involve a project inform of a Dissertation Writing. Master of Arts in Human Resource Management (MAHRM) is a two-year Programme. The programme consists of Course works, Examinations and Research and all courses are compulsory to all students. This programme is taught through a blended mode of learning (its taught through both online and face to face classes).

Entry Requirements

Applicants to the Masters program must meet the general requirements for admission to Graduate Programmes set by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) and Kabale University. Specially, applicants must possess the following:

  1. A Bachelor’s degree with at least lower second-class honors from a recognized institution; OR
  2. Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 passes and at least two principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education(UACE) obtained at the same sitting.
  3. A professional qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized professional body.
  4. Working experience will be an added advantage.
  5. A Postgraduate Diploma will also be of advantage.

Fees Structure

  • Tuition Fees per Semester (East African): UGX 1,325,000
  • Tuition Fees per Semester (Non East Africans): $730

Application and selection

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Course details

MASTERS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
            FIRST YEAR – FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE CODES COURSE NAME LH PH CH CU
HRM8111 Human Resource Management  and Development 45 30 60 4
MRTM8000 Research Methods 45 30 60 4
HRM8113 Organizational Behaviour 45 30 60 4
HRM8114 Labour Laws 45 30 60 4
HRM8115 Strategic Human Resource Management 45 30 60 4
HRM8116 Management Information Systems 45 30 60 4
MCAR8000 Computer Applications in Research 45 30 60 4
  Total Semester Load       28
FIRST YEAR – SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE CODES COURSE NAME LH PH CH CU
HRM8121 Human Resource Ethics 45 30 60 4
HRM8122 Management Consultancy 45 30 60 4
HRM8123 Performance Management 45 30 60 4
HRM8124 Business Policy & Strategic Management 45 30 60 4
HRM8125 Financial management 45 30 60 4
HRM8126 Organization Change and Development Management 45 30 60 4
HRM8127 Industrial Relations 45 30 60 4
Total Semester Load       28
SECOND YEAR 1st SEMESTER
HRM 8211 Research Proposal Writing 45 30 60 4
MACA8000 Scholarly Writing & Publishing Skills 45 30 60 4
SECOND YEAR 2nd  SEMESTER
HRM 8221 Dissertation 0 75 60 5
  Total Graduation Load       69

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