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Academic Department

Department of Human Resource Management

The Department of Human Resource Management develops professionals capable of managing people, organisations, businesses and entrepreneurial activities in a changing economy.

Programmes and Levels Offered

# Programme Levels Offered Brief Focus
1 Human Resource Management
  • Basic Technician Certificate in Human Resource Management (NTA Level 4)
  • Technician Certificate in Human Resource Management (NTA Level 5)
  • Ordinary Diploma in Human Resource Management (NTA Level 6)
  • Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Management (NTA Level 7-8)
People management, organizational performance, employee development and strategic HRM
2 Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Master’s Degree (NTA Level 9)
People management, organizational performance, employee development and strategic HRM
3 Marketing and Entrepreneurship Development
  • Basic Technician Certificate in Marketing and Entrepreneurship Development (NTA Level 4)
  • Technician Certificate in Marketing and Entrepreneurship Development (NTA Level 5)
  • Ordinary Diploma in Marketing and Entrepreneurship Development (NTA Level 6)
  • Bachelor Degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship Development (NTA Level 7-8)
Marketing, enterprise development, innovation, digital promotion and business creation
4 Business Administration
  • Basic Technician Certificate in Business Administration (NTA Level 4)
  • Technician Certificate in Business Administration (NTA Level 5)
  • Ordinary Diploma in Business Administration (NTA Level 6)
  • Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (NTA Level 7-8)
General management, administration, business communication, finance and organizational performance

Programme Details

1. Human Resource Management

Programme Description

Human Resource Management is concerned with the effective management of people in organisations. It prepares students to support the full employment cycle, including workforce planning, recruitment, training, performance, employee relations, organizational change and strategic people management.

Why Choose This Programme?

Choose HRM if you are interested in people, leadership and organizational performance. Every organization depends on capable and motivated employees, making HRM a relevant profession across public, private and non-profit sectors.

What Will You Learn?
  • Human resource planning
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Training and employee development
  • Performance management
  • Compensation and reward management
  • Strategic human resource management
  • Organisational behaviour, change and development
  • Labour relations, ethics, good governance and research
Career Opportunities

Human Resource Officer or Manager, Recruitment Officer, Training and Development Officer, Employee Relations Officer, Performance Management Officer, Talent Management Specialist, Administrative Officer, HR Consultant, Project Manager and Programme Coordinator.

2. Strategic Human Resource Management

Programme Description

Strategic Human Resource Management focuses on advanced approaches to managing people and aligning human resource practices with organisational strategy and performance.

Why Choose This Programme?

Choose this programme if you want advanced knowledge and skills for strategic leadership and management of human resources.

What Will You Learn?
  • Strategic HR planning
  • Leadership and organisational development
  • Advanced performance management
  • Talent management
  • Strategic workforce planning
  • Change management
  • Human resource analytics
Career Opportunities

HR Manager, Strategic HR Specialist, Talent Manager, Organisational Development Specialist, HR Consultant and Senior Human Resource Officer.

3. Marketing and Entrepreneurship Development

Programme Description

Marketing and Entrepreneurship Development combines marketing, innovation and enterprise development. It prepares graduates to identify market opportunities, develop products and services, communicate value to customers, manage marketing activities and establish or grow business ventures.

Why Choose This Programme?

Choose this programme if you want to understand markets and customers while developing the ability to create your own economic opportunities through innovation, enterprise and business development.

What Will You Learn?
  • Marketing management and consumer behaviour
  • Sales management and promotional strategies
  • Digital marketing and media platforms
  • Market research and customer analysis
  • Entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Business planning and start-up management
  • Product development and business communication
Career Opportunities

Marketing Officer or Manager, Sales Executive, Business Development Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, Brand Officer, Market Researcher, Entrepreneurship Development Officer, Business Consultant, Project Officer and Entrepreneur.

4. Business Administration

Programme Description

Business Administration provides broad knowledge of how organizations are planned, organized, financed, managed and developed. It equips graduates with managerial, communication, problem-solving and analytical skills required for organizational performance.

Why Choose This Programme?

Choose Business Administration if you want a versatile business qualification that prepares you for management, entrepreneurship and administrative roles across many sectors.

What Will You Learn?
  • Principles of management and administration
  • Business communication
  • Entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Accounting and finance fundamentals
  • Marketing and human resource management
  • Operations and project management
  • Strategic management, ethics and governance
  • Problem-solving, creativity and research skills
Career Opportunities

Business Manager, Administrative Officer, Entrepreneur, Financial or Accounts Assistant, Bank Officer, Procurement Officer, Operations Officer, Business Development Officer, Sales and Marketing Officer and Business Consultant.

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