Master of Science in Human Capital Management Degree Mhcd

The Master of Science in Human Capital Management (MHCD) at Midlands State University provides advanced knowledge and in-demand skills to help students solve complex business challenges through the development and retention of human capital. The programme is designed to prepare students for work in the Human Capital Development (HCD) field through research and academic studies.

Students study across modules including Foundations in Human Capital Development, Human Capital Development Policies and Practices, Talent Management and Career Planning, Leadership and Management Development, and Research Methodology and Statistics. The programme includes lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work, presentations, public lectures, practicals, guest lecturers, and lecture notes. It culminates in an independent Dissertation.

Modules

• MHCD 750 Foundations in Human Capital Development
• MHCD 751 Human Capital Development Policies and Practices
• MHCD 752 Talent Management and Career Planning
• MHCD 753 Leadership & Management Development
• MHCD 740 Research Methodology and Statistics
• MHCD 755 Human Capital & Organisation Development
• MHCD 756 Technology and Human Capital Metrics
• MHCD 757 Organisational Learning & Knowledge Management
• MHCD 758 Instructional Design
• MHCD 735 Ethics and Corporate Governance
• MHCD 851 Strategic Human Capital Development
• MHCD 852 Dissertation

Normal Entry: An Honours degree in human resource management, Human Resource Development or Employment Relations, any relevant social science degree or qualification with a pass of an upper second class (2.1) or better.

Applicants possessing lower degree class may be considered on condition that they submit verifiable evidence of a minimum of two years of working experience.

• Human Resource Manager
• Human Resource Development Manager
• Human Resource Development Consultancy
• Academia
• Training Officer
• Further education: DPhil studies in HRM, and Human Resource Development