Master in Strategic Human Resource Management

The Master in Strategic Human Resource Management at University Tun Abdul Razak is designed for people who want to develop strategic skills in managing talent. Students study core topics such as 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, and Industrial Relations Management.

The programme also includes specialisation courses: Human Capital Development and Talent Management, International Human Resource Management, Organisation Behaviour, Organisational Development and Change, Competitive Strategic Management, and Knowledge Management. It is delivered through Conventional & Open Distance Learning. Study length depends on study mode: full time has a minimum duration of 1 year, and part time has a minimum duration of 2 years. Intakes are in March, July, and November.

Modules

• 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
• Human Capital Development and Talent Management
• International Human Resource Management
• Organisation Behaviour

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

APEL

• Minimum age to apply : 21 years old with working experience.

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.

• Human Resource Management Director
• Compensation and Benefits Advisor
• Industrial Relations Manager
• Recruitment Specialist
• Safety and Health Manager