Master of Human Resource Development

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Faculty
Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
Duration
Min (1.5 Yrs) Max (4 Yrs)
Program Total Credit
42
Study Scheme
Full Time
Study Mode
Taught Course
Delivery Mode
Face-to-Face
Campus
UTM Johor Bahru

Program Fees Malaysian

Programe Fees Malaysian
Programme Fees International

Codes

Program Code
UTM: MHMRA1AJA
NEC: 0414 (Management and Administration)
MQA: MQA/SWA0298

The field of Human Resource Development is the study of process of improving an organization’s performance through the potential of its biggest resource – its human staff.

A Master of Human Resource Development (HRD) program prepares you to foster systematic learning and performance improvement in organizations, assess development interventions, and recommend solutions for organizational change.

As such, this program is expected to develop potential HRD practitioners who will be able to elevate their organization to a higher level.

Core Courses:
Semester 1
1.Strategic Human Resource Development
2.Contemporary Adult Learning
3.Seminar in Leadership Development
4.Human Performance Improvement

Semester 2
1.University General Course
2.Organizational Change and Development
3.Research Method in Learning & Development

Semester 3
1.Human Resource Analytics
2.Coaching and Mentoring
3.Master Project*

Elective Courses:
Industrial Relations
Workplace Counselling
Organizational Behaviour
Knowledge Management
Qualitative Research Method
Managing Diversity in the Workplace
Strategic Human Resource Management
Technology in Learning and Development
Human Resource Development in Islamic Perspectives

Refer to MyAims”

At the end of the programme, graduate should possess:
Proficient in applying and communicating an in-depth relevant knowledge in solving problems critically and analytically in the field of human resource development
Career advancement through life-long learning and competencies in leadership, interpersonal and digital skills
Practice ethical principles and entrepreneurial mindset within professional and societal context

PLO1: Relate knowledge of theories, concepts, principles with applications using techniques, tools and skills critically for generating new ideas towards problem solving in the field of Human Resource Development
PLO2: Synthesize critically to solve real world problems or issues in the field of Human Resource Development
PLO3: Demonstrate advanced practical and technical skills in Human Resource Development for study and research.
PLO4: Collaborate in learning and working communities and other groups and networks.
PLO5: Communicate clearly the knowledge, skills, and ideas using appropriate methods to peers, experts, and non-experts.
PLO6: Use a wide range of suitable digital technologies and appropriate software competently to enhance study and research.
PLO7: Demonstrate skills in designing, planning and executing statistical analysis through quantitative and/or qualitative tools.
PLO8: Demonstrate autonomy, leadership and responsibility in managing work within own team and with other teams in the context of problem solving.
PLO9: Exemplify self-advancement through continuous academic or professional development.
PLO10: Initiate entrepreneurial project with relevant knowledge and expertise in Human Resource Development.
PLO11: Adhere to legal, ethical and professional codes of conduct.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50
Candidates with CGPA/CGPA less than 2.50 and at least 2.00, a minimum five (5) working experience is required
Candidates who are Malaysian citizens who have APEL T7 certificate can be taken into account for the purpose admission (subject to faculty approval).
English Language Requirement (International Students)

English language proficiency level of either a minimum of IELTS Band 6.0 or TOEFL 550 (or 179 IBT).
Applicants who do not meet the English proficiency requirements of their chosen programme at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) can improve their English at Intensive English Programme (IEP) at Language Academy, UTM or CIEP at ELS Language Centers in Malaysia. Students who choose to attend IEP (Language Academy, UTM) must attain IELTS 5.5 while who choose to attend ELS and must pass Level 107 before starting their programmes in UTM (Maximum duration 2 Semester)English Language Requirement (International Students)

Training & Development Speacialist
HR Business Partner
Talent Acquisition Manager
Corporate Learning Manager
HR Training & Develpoment Entrepreneur
Universiti Lecturer
NGO and Non-Profit HR Professional

Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)

Prof. Madya Dr. Roziana Shaari Email: rozianas@utm.my Contact Number: +60 16-793 6876