PROGRAMME OUTLINE
This degree programme is ideal for students who want to specialise in developing and managing an organisation’s most valuable resource – its people. This programme aims to produce graduates who are well-versed in understanding how to develop and implement strategies that contribute towards optimising organisational performance. Students will also gain the ability to develop interpersonal and communication skills necessary towards managing a diverse pool of employees while developing effective leadership qualities.
ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION
• Fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
• Recognised by the Public Service Department (JPA)
PROGRAMME DELIVERY
Mode of Study
Open Distance Learning
CAREER PROSPECTS
You can find employment as a human resource officer, an administrative executive or a business consultant in various businesses, government services or non-profit organisations.
With relevant experience or professional certification, you can also specialise a career in:
Recruitment
Industrial Relations
Compensation
Occupational safety
Health or training and development.
PROGRAMME COMPONENTS SPECIALISATION COURSES THAT YOU'LL LEARN
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Human Resource Development
• Employment Law & Industrial Relations
• International Human Resource Management
• Occupational Safety and Health Management
• Performance Management
• Compensation Management
• Human Resource Planning
• Recruitment and Selection
• HR Issues in Outsourcing
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must fulfil one of the following criteria:
• A pass in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GPA 2.0) in any 2 subjects and a pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level, or any equivalent qualification; OR
• A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid, and a pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level; OR
• Any qualifications equivalent to Diploma or Advance Diploma (Level 4 or 5, MQF); OR
• Matriculation / Foundation qualification with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00, or any equivalent qualification.
The requirement to pass Mathematics and English subjects at SPM level for candidate in categories (a) and (b) can be waived should the qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with equivalent / higher achievement.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Various financial assistance and scholarships are available. For details, visit wou.edu.my
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WHAT ACHIEVERS/ALUMNI SAYS
“ “I learned a lot of things with the course I take but there is one thing that struck me the most learning the principles of HR, recruitment, labour laws and organisational development that really helps me with my current role at Jobstreet Malaysia.
The most useful thing I learned in the application of HR knowledge helps me in day-to-day engagement with the HR team of companies, especially on advising in hiring the right talent for the company.
Revatay A/P Supramaniam Corporate Account Manager