Programme Overview
The Master in Strategic Human Resource Management programme prepares graduates to be human resource managers who are capable of formulating human resource strategies that promote sustainable growth and development of expertise in organisations.
A MSHRM can equip you with advanced skills that are more valuable to variety of industries and organisations, to till critical roles at the highest level.
Programme Objectives
- To enable graduates to articulate and apply human resource management theories and adopt the principles and best practices relevant to their organisation.
- To enable graduates to perform as effective human capital managers in both public and private sectors.
- To enable graduates to formulate, communicate, and implement strategic thinking processes involving cross-cultural communication and sensitivity to the needs of different cultures.
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
A pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the University Senate; or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 2 years working experience in relevant field; or equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field.
International
A minimum score of Band 6.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or minimum score of 550 for a paper-based total or 80 for an Internet based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or minimum of Grade C in First Cambridge English (FCE) minimum scale 169, or B2 in CEFR, or Pearson Test of English (PTE 50-58) as required proficiency; or a recognized first degree undertaken in English medium; or successful attainment of FCE minimum of Grade C (169) conducted by the Centre for English Language (CEL) within 12 months from the date of entry with conditional offer letter.
Note: The validity period for IELTS and TOEFL is two years from the date awarded.
APEL
1 credit and 5 years related learning experience.
Programme Courses
Core Courses
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Managing Recruitment and Selection
- Management of Occupational Safety and Health
- Malaysian Employment Law
- Compensation Management
- Performance Management
- Research Methodology OR
- Case Research Methods
- Industrial Relations Management
Specialisation Courses
- Human Capital Development and Talent Management
- International Human Resource Management
- Organisation Behaviour
- Organisational Development and Change
- Competitive Strategic Management
- Knowledge Management
Career Opportunities
Human Resource Management Director, Compensation and Benefits Advisor, Industrial Relation Manager, Recruitment Specialist, Safety and Health Manager
