This programme is intended to produce human resource professionals with the ability to lead people, lead business, and lead change by transforming human capital into opportunities.
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Taught by leading practitioners in the HR industry, this curriculum explores the principles of human resource management in a global economy, quantitative modeling and business strategy. It equips graduates with the skills to identify, analyze and solve complex human resource and management issues for organizations. It covers areas of human resource policy, human resource development and industrial relations.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to this program must possess the following:-
- A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized institution of higher learning.
- A professional qualification deemed equivalent to a Bachelors degree from a recognized professional body.
Duration of the Program
Programme Options
The following Curriculum Matrix/ Structure summarize the layout of the courses which will be offered to all graduates of the PGD in human Resource Management and Development of Uganda Technology and Management University.
| Year One, Semester One | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Course name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU | |||
| HR 500 | Human Resource Management Theory & Practice | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 | |||
| HR 501 | Human Resource Planning & Development | 30 | 30 | - | 45 | 3 | |||
| PA 500 | Society, Government & Politics in Africa | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 | |||
| BA 500 | Organization Theory & Management | 30 | 30 | - | 45 | 3 | |||
| BA 501 | Organizational Change & Development | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 | |||
| TM 500 | Research Methods | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 | |||
| Semester load | 18 | ||||||||
| Year One, Semester Two | |||||||||
| Code | Course name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU | |||
| HR 502 | Training of Trainers | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 | |||
| HR 503 | Employee Law & Relations | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 | |||
| HR 504 | Communication Skills for HR professional | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 | |||
| HR 505 | Human Resource Information systems | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 | |||
| HR 506 | Compensation & Benefits Administration | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 | |||
| BA 502 | Accounting & Finance for Managers | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 | |||
| Semester | 18 | ||||||||
Fees per semester
| Fees per semester | Functional Fees | Application Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 1,400,000 UGX | 300,000 UGX | 50,000 UGX |
International students pay international student tuition fees which is rated in dollars and this specifically covers only the cost of teaching and many student support services. This tuition below is per academic session and includes both the tuition and functional fees.
| Category of Programme | Fees per academic session (USD) | Application / Admission Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $950 | $30 |