Admission Requirements

Admission to the Master of Human Resource Management programme shall be in accordance with the general regulations of Makerere University Business School for Higher Degrees. An applicant must satisfy one of the following requirements:

• Possession of at least a Second Class Lower Division Honours Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized and chartered university
• Possession of a relevant Postgraduate Diploma from a recognized and chartered institution
• Possession of full professional qualifications in any relevant field, subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies

Program Details

• The Master of Human Resource Management programme shall, under normal progress, extend over a period of two (2) years.
• Each academic year consists of two (2) semesters
• Each semester runs for seventeen (17) weeks, comprising fifteen (15) weeks of teaching and two (2) weeks of examinations
• A student who fails to complete the programme within the stipulated two (2) years shall be allowed an additional two (2) years to complete the programme
• Failure to complete the programme within the maximum allowed period shall lead to discontinuation in accordance with MUBS regulations

Expected Learning Outcomes / Career Prospects

Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

1. Apply advanced human resource management theories and practices in diverse organizational contexts.
2. Design and implement effective HR policies, systems, and strategies aligned with organizational goals.
3. Manage organizational change, performance, talent development, and employee relations effectively.
4. Conduct applied research and provide professional HR consultancy services.
5. Demonstrate leadership, ethical judgment, and strategic decision-making in human resource management.

Career Prospects

• Graduates can work as:

• Human Resource Directors
• Senior Human Resource Managers
• Training and Development Managers
• Performance Management Officers
• Capacity Development Managers
• Change Management Officers
• Organizational Development Managers
• Team Coordinators
• Human Resource Consultants
• Human Resource Trainers
• Researchers and Academics in Human Resource Management

Target Group

• The programme is designed for:
  • Graduates of Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Industrial Psychology, Social Sciences, and related disciplines seeking advanced specialization in HRM
  • Human Resource practitioners, managers, and administrators working in public, private, and non-governmental organizations
  • Training and development officers, performance management officers, and organizational development practitioners
  • Policy makers, consultants, and advisors involved in workforce planning and people management
  • Aspiring academics, researchers, and HR consultants seeking advanced professional and scholarly competencies in human resource management