Master of Commerce in Human Resources Management

The Master of Commerce in Human Resources Management at Zimbabwe Open University develops advanced knowledge and strategic competencies in human resource management. Students study strategic human resource management, labour relations, organisational behaviour, leadership, performance management, and change management. The curriculum also includes human capital research methods and research-led decision making through research methods training and supervised dissertation work.

The programme is delivered through the flexible open and distance electronic learning model. It is organised into one and half years, with each year comprising two semesters. Students take a minimum of five courses per semester. The qualification includes eleven examinable courses plus a dissertation, with the dissertation consisting of a proposal and a final dissertation.

Modules

• MCHR501 Strategic Human Resources Management
• MCHR505 Strategic Reward Management
• MCHR506 Organisational Analysis and HR Strategy
• MCHR525 Employee Relations
• MCHR526 Ethics and Corporate Governance
• MCHR527 Research Methods and Statistics
• MCHR518 Human Resource Management Information Systems
• MCHR516 Human Resources Consultancy
• MCHR520 Human Resources Analytics
• MCHR510 Strategic Performance Management
• DISS500 Dissertation Proposal
• DISS501 Dissertation

To be admitted, a candidate must have satisfied the minimum conditions for entry to degree studies at Zimbabwe Open University as prescribed under the entry requirements in the General Academic Regulations for Masters degrees. The candidate must have obtained a relevant degree or its equivalent in Human Capital Management or any other relevant qualification the Department may deem appropriate.

A candidate must also have a minimum of two years working experience at supervisory or managerial level. As part of the selection process, applicants may be interviewed or given a selection test.

• Strategic leadership roles
• Contribute to organisational effectiveness and sustainable development in both the public and private sectors