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Open University Malaysia - R3-DL/0414/7/0041 (A9398) 07/30

Master of Human Resource Management Online

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 2 years

Earn a Master's Degree 100% online while working.

Course Overview

The Master of Human Resource Management programme allows learners to enhance their skills and knowledge in human resource management and effectively manage people in an organization.

  • Accessible and flexible 
    With the 100% online Master of Human Resource Management programme, students can study anytime, anywhere, for a recognised master's degree according to their professional and personal schedules.
  • Job-ready skills relevant to the industry
    Graduates will develop the ability to solve employee and business organisation-related matters. This programme incorporates a sense of appreciation for innovative thinking in human resource management, particularly in understanding organisational theory and its application to organisational development.
  • Accreditation
    Through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL), local students can take advantage of their prior work experiences to gain admission to the programme, with a further opportunity to reduce their study duration and costs.

Career paths

The Master of Human Resource Management holders are ready to pursue careers as:

  • Human Resources Manager
  • Training and Development Specialist
  • Employee Recruitment and Staffing Specialist
  • Compensation and Benefits Manager

Key Facts

Delivery
Online
Study Level
Postgraduate
Programme Type
Master's
Duration
2 years (Part time)
Modules
12
Intake
January, 2024
May, 2024
September, 2024
Total Price
RM23,352
More Information
International student: RM28,014

Course Structure

The Master of Human Resource Management programme has nine core modules, three electives and one project.

  • Human Resource Management
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Human Resource Planning, Recruitment and Selection
  • Human Resource Development
  • Performance Management
  • Compensation Management
  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Cross Cultural Management & Diversity
  • Research Method

Intake Dates

  • January
  • May
  • September

Fees

Local student
RM23,352 (Part time)

International student
RM28,014 (Part time)

Fees are estimation on overall completion of the programme. In any cases where there are credit exemptions, offered rebates or approval of scholarship applications, there may be a reduction in the fees. Fees for international students may differ from those for local Malaysian students.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification

To apply for this course, you must meet either one of the criteria below:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the HEP senate.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.
  • Other equivalent/related qualifications to a Bachelor’s degree recognised by the Malaysian government.

English Language Requirements for International Students

  • A minimum of MUET Band 4.0 or CEFR (Mid B2) or equivalent.

APEL.A Entry

  • Possess an APEL.A certificate from MQA for admission into Master’s programmes.