Gain deeper understanding of the role of human resources in organizational leadership, and learn how to use HR functions to advance the mission and strategic goals of the organization with a master's degree in human resource management.
As the business world becomes increasingly complex, today's business professionals must have a diverse skillset. These new business professionals must be agile and approach challenges with a systems-thinking mindset and, increasingly, must have a focused area of specialization.
A graduate master's degree is a great way to highlight these in-demand skills and showcase subject matter expertise, as well as gain knowledge that can be applied to your workplace from day one.
Year 1 1st Semester | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
KMBA 501 | Management and Organizational Behaviour | 3 | |
KMBA 503 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3 | |
KMBA 505 | Managerial Economics and Business Strategy | 3 | |
KMBA 507 | Strategic Communications and Negotiations | 3 | |
KMBA 509 | Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 | ||
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Year 1 2nd Semester | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
KMBA 502 | Marketing Management | 3 | |
KMBA 504 | Human Resource Management | 3 | |
KMBA 506 | Financial Management | 3 | |
KMBA 508 | Accounting for Business Decision-Making | 3 | |
KMBA 512 | Management Information Systems | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Semester 3
KMBA 601 | Technology and Operations Management | 3 |
KMBA 603 | Research Methods for Business | 3 |
KMBA 605 | Business Analysis and Strategic Management | 3 |
Specialisation Course | 3 | |
Specialisation Course | 3 | |
TOTAL | 15 |
Semester 4
Specialisation Course | 3 | |
Specialisation Course | 3 | |
Specialisation Course | 3 | |
KMBA 602 | Capstone Project | 6 |
Select one Elective | ||
Specialisation Elective | 3 | |
Specialisation Elective | 3 | |
TOTAL | 18 |
Degree Requirements
Total - 63 Credits
Semester 3
Year 2 1st Semester | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
KMHR 601 | Industrial Relations and Labour Law | 3 | |
KMHR 603 | Resource and Talent Management | 3 |
Semester 4
Year 2 2nd Semester | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
KMHR 602 | Performance Management | 3 | |
KMHR 604 | Leadership and Change Management | 3 | |
KMHR 606 | Compensation Management | 3 | |
Capstone Project | KMBA 602 | Capstone Project | 6 |
Select one Elective | |||
KMHR 608 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 3 | |
KMHR 612 | International Human Resource Management | 3 | |
KMBI 603 | Management of General Insurance | 3 |
Semester 4
Year 2 2nd Semester | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
KMBI 602 | Insurance Principles and Practice | 3 | |
KMBI 604 | Banking Management | 3 | |
KMBI 606 | Financial Derivatives | 3 | |
Capstone Project | KMBA 602 | Capstone Project | 6 |
Select one Elective | |||
KMBI 608 | Corporate Insurance Management | 3 | |
KMBI 612 | Treasury and Risk Management | 3 |
SPECIALISATION PROGRAMMES
Aims and Objectives:
The aim of this programme is to give students the knowledge, understanding and key skills that are required by today's HR professionals and to enable students to effectively contribute to dynamic organisations.
Learning Outcomes
Students who undertake this programme will:
The requirement is a good first degree (at least a Second Class Lower) from a recognized university with at least two (2) years of relevant work experience. There is one admission in August every year. An entrance examination or interview may be conducted.
Professors at Knutsford will push you to do more, think more and learn more. It's what they do — and it's why their students love them.
The MS in HRM is open to recent college graduates who may have an undergraduate degree in business. The programme will give students a solid foundation with the core skills and knowledge needed to launch a career in Human Resource Management.
The Career and Professional Development department of Knutsford University College is committed to the growth and achievement of our graduates. It provides hands-on guidance, career-building tools, and access to an extensive network of students, alumni, and employers.
The Financial Aid Office at Knutsford Business School is committed to assisting students to explore and understand all the financial aid options that are available to help you manage your financial planning and ensure that you are able to achieve your educational goals.
Graduates of the human resource management master's programme will demonstrate by integrating the expertise and value of a human resource lens into an organization's strategy to strengthen its ability to meet strategic goals.
Our graduate programmes are tailored to ensure that students develop to become professionals who can manage ethically, responsibly and holistically in a range of organisations in an increasingly global and rapidly changing environment. We pride ourselves in the knowledge that our graduates, upon completion, are successful in almost all spheres of business, industrial, community and professional life, contributing effectively to local, national and international development.
The School believes that its first responsibility is to the students (student-centred education), staff, alumni and all other stakeholders. The SGSR strives to be vibrant and progressive in the drive of the University towards excellence in the global context.
The SGSR commences with the following programmes:
The Knutsford School of Graduate Studies and Research is determined to adequately meet the expectations of all students for graduate studies. The School looks forward to welcoming all prospective students.
Human Resource Management Masters courses encompass the top skills needed by today's HR professionals.
Master's degrees from accredited MBA programmes are in high demand in the business world, and employment in masters-level occupations is projected to grow by almost 17 percent from 2016 to 2026. A master's degree also pays off: the median salary for professionals with a master's degree is $72,800+.*
*Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 2019; job titles: Monster, 2019
The role of HR within organizations is continuing to shift from purely administrative functions to becoming a strategic partner in attaining organizational goals. Take the next step in your human resources career with a comprehensive graduate master's degree.
A graduate master's degree is a great way to highlight in-demand skills and showcase subject matter expertise, as well as gain knowledge that can be applied to your workplace from day one.
Graduates of the human resource management online graduate certificate program will demonstrate the following industry-specific skills, knowledge, and competencies: