The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive exploration of essential human resource management concept and techniques that are needed in an ever changing and competitive environment. The course is designed to equip students with general skills in the major functional areas including employee recruitment and selections, training and development, performance management, compensation and industrial relations. The course also emphasises a strategic approach to managing employees in a cross border cooperation.
The course is aimed at improving students’ competency and fluency in using English for their academic pursuits. In the first semester, the course concentrates on reading and note-making skills as aids to learning
The course exposes students to contemporary quantitative analysis tools and techniques used in business research. Students learn how to design quantitative data instruments, cleaning and processing quantitative data.
The objective of this course is to introduce participants to the techniques for analysing qualitative data. This course equips students with principles and practice of qualitative inquiry. Emphasis is on qualitative acquisition, processing and frameworks for interpreting qualitative data.
The course deals with the use of mathematical and statistical tools needed for business decisions. It exposes students to the computation, explanation and use of financial and other numerical data in financial decisions. The course makes use of computer spreadsheets in performing statistical analysis such as confidence interval, hypothesis testing, experimental design and analysis of variance, and regression analysis to aid business decision-making. Students are introduced to various types of software such as Microsoft Excel, Stata and EViews.
The course exposes students to advance research methods as it pertains to business and social sciences, economics and management in general. The course introduces the language of research, ethical principles and challenges, and the elements of the research process within quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. It equips students with skills to develop and carry out their own scientific research relevant to their field or interests and determine how research findings are useful in informing their understanding of their environment.
The objective the course is to develop and set forth the fundamentals of microeconomic theory while focusing on the use of theory in managerial decision making. It enables students apply economic theory to decision-making science and functional areas in business.
The course focuses on development of academic writing skills of the postgraduate students, by raising awareness of, practicing and reflecting upon the conventions of written texts. The objective is to help students become familiar with genres of and enhance skills related to critiquing, argumentation and research-based writing.
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Human Resource Management is a versatile field and the following are the career prospects:
- Human Resource Officers
- Office Managers
- Training and Development Managers
- Recruitment Consultants
- Human Resource Consultants
- Employee and Labour Relations Managers
- Occupational Psychologists
- Management Consultants
- Career Advisors
- Human Resource Specialists
The admission requirements are as follows:
Holders of Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) Candidates must obtain passes (A-D) in core English, core Mathematics, Integrated Science, or Social Studies. Candidates must also have passes in any three business elective subjects.
Holders of West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Candidates must obtain passes (A1-C6) in core English, core Mathematics, Integrated Science, or Social Studies. Candidates must also have passes in any three business elective subjects.
Higher National Diploma (HND) Candidates with Higher National Diploma (HND) in any of the business programmes can apply.
Professional/Business Examination Certificate Holders Candidates with professional certificates in business and Advanced Business Certificate Examination may be considered for admission.
Mature Candidates Candidates who are at least 25 years at the time of application and have credit passes in English and Mathematics at GCE ‘O’ level or WASSCE, are eligible to apply.