Course details
The Master of Science in Human Resource Management is one of the key strategic initiatives by the Department of Business Administration, School of Business to support the vision, mission and strategic objectives of the University of Nairobi as well as providing leadership in human resource capacity development at the national, regional and international levels.
The programme is designed for both practicing human resource professionals and college graduates with an interest in human resource management. The programme provides for an in-depth examination of theory and principles in the human resource management and development functional areas. The program is a blend of several management disciplines such as organizational development and change, performance management, strategic human resource management, leadership, governance, and ethics among others.
The degree is intended to prepare graduates for existing human resource positions such as Human Resource Director/Manager, International Human Resource Consultant, Organizational Development and Change Strategist, Human Resource Development Specialist and Reward Management Specialist.
Objectives
The objectives of the programme are to:
- Provide the student with knowledge and skill development that permits career advancement to senior and executive roles in human resource management within both private and public sector organizations.
- Enhance the student's human resource management professional practice in and across organizational settings.
- Enable the student to articulate and foster a multi disciplinary approach to human resource management.
- Enable the student to develop competency in research and consultancy in human resource management.
- Enable the student to develop capability for pursuit of further studies in human resource management.
Job roles this course is suitable for:
HR Manager , Recruitment Manager , Training and Development ManagerAbout University of Nairobi
The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established by an Act of Parliament Cap 210 of the Laws of Kenya is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region.
The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national regional and Africa's high-level manpower training needs by developing and evolving strong, diversified academic programmes and specializations in sciences, applied sciences, technology, humanities, social sciences and the arts. To date, the range of programmes offered number approximately two hundred.
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