Introduction
The performance of any organization is highly dependent on strong Human Resource Management (HRM). Ever-increasing global competition means activities such as recruitment, selection, retention, training and development are really coming to the fore. In order to achieve competitive advantage, organisations are increasingly looking at human resource management at the operational and strategic levels. Alongside with dealing with business processes, which encapsulate the full range of managerial activities, the successful candidate will gain a holistic perspective and ability to develop a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current problems in human resource management.
Rationale
Human resource practitioners play an important role in creating a positive workplace culture and engaging in personnel development, as such, gaining the right qualifications and professional accreditation is essential. To study HR management at any level is to benefit from enhanced career prospects, a deeper understanding of the role and improved professional competencies. Recognised qualifications help candidates stand out as promising prospects for promotion or initial recruitment. This HRM programme offers a local and international range of issues surrounding HRM theory, policy and practice, giving a comprehensive insight into the practical application of theory. Students will acquire knowledge and good understanding of current practical, intellectual and policy changes likely to be faced in a career in HRM. This programme is designed for students who intend to specialise in HRM with a bias in the public sector.
Aims of the programme
The study aims at giving students detailed understanding of human resource management in modern public and to some extent private enterprises.
Objectives of the programme
At the end of the programme graduates are expected to:
- Show in-depth understanding of public administration.
- Analyse and explain various branches of Public Administration.
- Apply various social science scientific methods in the management of public affairs.
- Improve awareness and knowledge of current issues in the field of public administration.
- Evaluate new developments in the field.
Entrance Requirements
In addition to satisfying the general University entrance requirements candidates for admission to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences must satisfy the following School’s requirements:
Entry requirements for first year students
In addition to satisfying the General University Entrance Requirements, candidates applying for admission to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences for the degrees of Bachelor of Arts in Human resource management must satisfy the following requirements:
Must obtain five credits Ordinary Level passes in the Zambian School Certificate (or equivalent) in:
Group 1: English Language
Group 2: Any three subjects chosen from the following:
(a) Geography, History, Mathematics.
(b) Business Studies or Commerce or Economics or Principles of Account.
(c) Bible Knowledge or Computer Studies or Literature in English or French or Religious Education or Zambian Languages.
(d) Food and Nutrition or Home Economics or Home Management.
(e) Art or Art and Design or Design and Communication or Music.
(f) Civic Education or Development Studies.
(g) Additional Mathematics.
Group 3: Any one subject chosen from the following:
Agriculture, Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Design Technology, Geology, Geometrical and Building Drawing, Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing, Human and Social Biology, Metal Work, Physical Science, Physics, Science, Surveying, Wood Work, Zoology.
It is emphasised that admission to all programmes in the School is highly competitive and that possession of the minimum entrance requirements does not itself guarantee that an applicant will be admitted.
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