Lupane State University Human Resources

Lupane State University Human Resources

Lupane State University Human Resources Course – See Details of Lupane State University (LSU) Human Resourcess Course

The management of Lupane State University wish to invite prospective student to apply for Human Resources Course offered at the Polytechnic.

The Human Resources Course is offered under the department of Human Resources Management among other courses. See Also: Lupane State University Intake.

Master of Science (MSc) Degree in Human Resource Management

PROGRAMME AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

• To equip current practitioners in Human Resource Management and related fields with the requisite knowledge and skills to improve the management of human capital
• To equip potential practitioners in Human Resource Management and related fields with the requisite knowledge and skills for fluid entry into industry.
• To continuously research and disseminate the latest knowledge on contemporary Human Resource Management and related issues
• To identify and analyse key paradigm shifts in the contemporary world and their impact on the management of human capital within the work place.
• To blend the theory of Human Resource Management with its practical application within the corporate and industrial space through case studies and student experiences.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Students must satisfy conditions for entry to undergraduate degree programmes stipulated in the General Regulations.
•  For entry into the Faculty of Commerce, students must have passed 5 subjects at Ordinary level (or its equivalent).
• The 5 subjects at Ordinary level should include English Language with at least a C grade.
• Apart from 5 subjects at Ordinary level a student must have passed at least two subjects at „A‟ level. Preference shall be given to candidates with A‟ level Management of Business, Business Studies, Sociology or any Arts subjects.
• In approved cases a student may be exempted from Part I courses on condition that the student does not complete the full-time programme in less than three full academic years.
• Special Entry : Candidates who have successfully completed the Higher National Diploma in Human Resources Management or have otherwise obtained equivalent qualifications and have passed the Diploma with merit (credits and distinctions) in half of the programme courses may apply for direct entry into Part II of the degree programme.

DURATION OF STUDY

4 years Conventional and Block Release.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Employment Relations
• HR Consultancy
• Business and Public Relations
• Organizational Analysis and HR Strategy

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Human Resource Management

PROGRAMME AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

•  To enable current practitioners in Human Resource Management and related fields to advance their knowledge and skills in the management of human capital.
•  To continuously research and disseminate the latest knowledge on contemporary Human Resource Management and related issues.
•  To equip human resource managers with skills to take on a more strategic role in organisations.
• To prepare students to develop a critical appreciation of how to manage, evaluate and advise on human resource and employment issues.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• For entry into the Programme, applicants should possess a good first degree or equivalent with a pass level of 2.2 or better in Human Resource Management or Employment Relations or any other relevant qualification which the Department may deem appropriate. Working experience would be an added advantage.
• An applicant who does not meet normal entry requirements may, subject to the approval of the senate, be admitted into a programme on special grounds.

DURATION OF STUDY

• The Programme would be offered for a period of 18 months.
•  Each course shall be taught for a total of 48 contact hours

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Human Resources Management Practitioner
• Labour/Industrial Relations Practitioner
• Training and Development Practitioner
• Consultancy Services in HRM, Labour Relations, Training and Development
• Industrial Psychologist
• Industrial Sociologist
• Recruitment/Employment Agencies
• Ministry of Labour and other Government Departments
• Workers’Unions
• Academic/lecturing

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE