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Master of Human Resource Management

Offered By: Open University Malaysia (OUM)

Programme Synopsis
The objectives of the Master in Human Resource Management are to:

  • Develop an understanding of theory and practice in the overall human resource management areas.
  • Help students prepare effectively, through broadening their knowledge, skills and ability for a career as a human resource specialists.
  • Inculcate a sense of appreciation for innovative thinking in human resource management areas, particularly in understanding organisational theory and its application to organisational development.
  • Develop the ability to sensibly solve employee and organisational issues.
  • Provide a reliable basis for further professional or educational enhancement in the future.

Placing the right people in the right job is the most important role of human resource management. To carry out this task, the human resource management itself must be staffed with the right people in the first place. This is a requirement that a human resource department should fulfill if it wants to recruit people with the right skills. Today, employees are looked upon as assets who can help to realise organisational goals. Therefore, trained and qualified human resource professionals should and would have an edge in the job market.

The MHRM programme in OUM provides learners with the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge in human resource management and to manage people in an organisation effectively.

Programme Structure
Degree by Coursework (Structure III)

Entry Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree with honours in any field of study or its equivalent, OR
• Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of work experience in a related field.

OPEN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER’S PROGRAMMES
To be considered under Open Entry, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Be at least 35 years old on 1st of January (applied year) AND possess STPM (minimum 1 principle) OR a recognised diploma or
    equivalent, AND
  • Possess prior learning experience and / or knowledge relevant to the programme applied for
  • Not applicable for research-based master’s programmes.

DURATION OF STUDY
A master’s degree programme can be completed within a minimum period of two years.

Extension
Learners who are not able to complete their studies within the stipulated maximum period under the doctoral degree programme
may apply for an extension of not more than three semesters or one academic year by making a written application to the Director for approval. The application must be made three months before the end of the duration of study.

Failure to complete a programme within the stipulated duration may result in the termination of candidature.