Bachelor of Business Management in Human Resource Management
Programme Background and Rationale
The rapid growth of businesses and increasing transformations in the global economy has led not only to an increasing demand for human resource(HR) specialists, but also to an increasing demand for HR technocrats who can help organizations add value to their employees and enable them gain competitive advantage. Moreover, today HR is no longer considered a “support” department but the key to sustained advantage. This programme addresses this worldwide growing demand for graduates with managerial capability in human management and development. This bachelor of business administration in human resource management has been conceived in the light of the fact no business can succeed without effective human resource. It is therefore designed in response to the demand for strong and competent HR managers in the world market, taking into account the fact that global developments now put emphasis on competence and skills in human resource management to manage all business resources. The faculty of business and public administration of Amoud University recognizes the fact that the world rotates on business and that human resource is the engine of any business. Moreover, and in the light of civil war in the 1980s -1990s and the human capital flight that occurred, the shortage of skilled HR personnel is widespread. As the country progresses on its path of re-construction, the available local talent needs to be managed and developed in a professional manner, so that the country can benefit maximally from them. This HR programme is not only intended to fill the current HR gap, but to ensure sustained production of well-trained local pool of HR professionals to always manage and transform the HR dimension of production and contribute to the overall growth and development of the country.
Programme Objectives
General Objective
The general objective of the bachelor of business management in human resource management programme is to equip young prospective managers with modern knowledge and skills needed to manage people and other resources in modern organizations.
Specific Objectives
By the end of the programme, students should:
- Demonstrate broad understanding of the major theories and fundamental principles and practices of modern human resource management.
- Be able to understand and respond to the demands of employees in the changing business modern environment.
- Acquire knowledge and management skills needed to add value to the HR function.
- Be able to appreciate the challenges of managing people and other resources, and to design and implement strategies for resolving these challenges.
- Acquire broad knowledge in the concept of HRM, with the legal and ethical orientations necessary for effective for human resource management.
Programme Duration
The programme shall run on a semester basis consisting of eight (8) semesters each lasting 17 weeks. The first two (2) week of each semester shall normally be used for end of semester examinations.
The programme shall be conducted by course work and examinations based on credit units. The last two weeks of each semester of each academic year shall normally be used for end of semester examinations. Further;
- The student shall take foundation/general courses in English language, Mathematics, Science, Arabic and Islamic studies during the in the freshmen programme. The freshman programme also acts as a gateway to full admission into the bachelor of BPA in human resource management programme.
- By the end of junior year, a student shall be required to attend at least 300 hours of internship in a real work environment.
Curriculum Plan
The programme shall run on a semester basis consisting of eight (8) semesters each lasting 17 weeks in a period of four (4) academic years on full time or on part time as structured by the faculty of business and management science and the department of human resource management, and approved by senate.
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FRM 6111 | Introduction to reading | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
FRM 6112 | Introduction to writing | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
FRM 6113 | Introduction to biology | 30 | 45 | 75 | 3 | ||
FRM 6114 | Arabic language | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
FRM 6115 | Pre-calculus | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
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FRM 6121 | English academic reading | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
FRM 6122 | Islamic studies | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR6121 | Introduction to economics | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6122 | Introduction management | 45 | o | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR6123 | Statistics for management I (Descriptive statistics) | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR6124 | Financial accounting I( Fundamentals of financial accounting) | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
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BHR6211 | Computer use in HRM | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR6212 | Principles of risk management and insurance | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR6213 | Principle of marketing | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR6214 | Introduction to micro-economics | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR6215 | Communication skill I (Introduction to business communication) | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR6216 | Material management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
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BHR 6221 | Human resource management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6222 | Industrial relations and labor laws | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6223 | Macro-economics | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6224 | Total quality management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6225 | Business law | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6226 | Communication skill II (Advanced business communication) | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
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BHR 6311 | Occupational safety and health | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6312 | Manpower planning and personnel policy | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6313 | International HR management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6314 | Business finance | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6315 | Entrepreneurship development | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6316 | Statistics for managerial II (Inferential statistics) | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
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BHR 6321 | HR planning and development | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6322 | Strategic management and business policy | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6323 | Management development systems | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6324 | Quantitative methods | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6325 | Public relations | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6326 | Organizational behavior | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6327 | Business research methods in HRM | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
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BHR 6411 | Strategic human resources management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6412 | Organizational psychology | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6413 | HR consultancy and practice | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6414 | Training of trainers in HRM | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6415 | Reward management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6416 | Legal Environment of Business | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
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BHR 6421 | Business ethics | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6422 | Organizational development | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6423 | Organizational conflict management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6424 | Performance management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6425 | Project planning and management | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
BHR 6426 | Senior essay in HRM | 45 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
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General Regulations
General university regulations and guidelines for undergraduate programmes shall apply with regard to application, registration, teaching, learning, examinations, research and graduation. A student is required to sign a memorandum of understanding during the registration process on pre-scribed forms.
Admission Requirements
This bachelor of business management in human resource management programme is best suited to students with high analytical thinking. To qualify for admission into the degree of bachelors of business administration in human resource management, an applicant shall:
- Hold a Somaliland GCSE of at least grade “C”, or its equivalent from a recognized examination body.
- Successfully complete a one-year freshman programme at Amoud University and attain a GPA at least 2.00.
- Meet other conditions as spelt out by the faculty in general and the department of human resource management with approval of senate.
Enrolment Types
There shall be three (3) categories of enrolments as follows:
- Full-time day face-to-face enrolled students who shall attend classes between 7.30 am 4.30 pm from Saturday to Thursday.
- Full-time evening face-to-face enrolled students who shall attend classes between 4.00 pm and 10.00 pm from Saturday to Thursday.
- Part-time and other modes enrolled students who shall attend classes during specific periods as specified by the faculty of business and public administration and department of human resource management that approved by senate.
Staff, Facilities and Equipment
This programme has adequate resources in terms of staff, teaching facilities, and time as clearly identified in following contents. This program is managed and administered by qualified and staff from the faculty of business and public administration. The faculty shall also engage staff from other academic units in the university and elsewhere, in the form of guest speakers, part-time lecturers and visiting lecturers. This programme largely depends on the already existing infrastructure, university library and scholastic materials available at the university. There are adequate modern facilities and equipment for use in the programme. The Amoud University library has over 100 collections of relevant titles in HRM. The faculty has adequate lecture halls and reading spaces that can accommodate all students at all times.
This programme of bachelor of business management in human resource management shall be sustained largely by funds from tuition fees and other relevant levies. The student must show proof of ability to pay tuition fees on time before being enrolled into the programme. There are no special funding arrangements for the students enrolled in the programme. However, if and when, additional funds are available, they shall be dispensed according to the prevailing university financial policies.
Target Groups
The course targets, among others, the following:
- Professionals from the private and public sectors (businesses, NGOs and government).
- Fresh applicants seeking specialized HR careers.
- Holders of Somaliland General Secondary School Certificate (GSSC) or its equivalent.
- Diploma holders in relevant areas of business and management from recognized institutions.
- Transfer students from recognized higher education institutions following similar Amoud University curriculum model.
- Employees of ministry of labour and civil service commission and all other related ministries as well as non-government organizations who intend to acquire specialized knowledge and skills in human resource management.
Expected Programme Outcomes
Graduates of this programme shall be:
- Senior human resource officers in private and public organizations, developing and improving HR policies and practices in those organizations.
- HR experts and consultants who which running their own consultancy firms, provide expert consultancy services to private and public entities, locally and beyond.
- Teachers and lecturers of HR in institutions of higher learning and other specialized institutions of HR development.
- HR guides and advisors for clients of all types.