Sunway University

Overview of Master of Human Resource Management in Sunway University Malaysia

The Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM) programme is designed in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the world’s largest Chartered HR and development body, for aspiring managers and professionals with the ambition to become strategic leaders and human resource managers.

Students will be acquiring expertise not only through knowledge of contemporary human resource management theories, concepts and tools but will also be working in team throughout the programme and building sets of skills they can apply in practice. Since today’s organisations operate in a dynamic and complex environment with varying structures and cultures, the MHRM programme will equip students with the knowledge and leadership skills needed to face human resource challenges and meet the strategic needs of business.

Upon completion of the programme, graduates are awarded with dual certificates: MHRM certificate from the Sunway University and postgraduate-level Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management from the CIPD. Graduates also upgrade their status to Associate Membership of CIPD and use the designatory letters ‘Assoc CIPD’ after their name that demonstrates that they have attained a recognised level of professional competence as an HR practitioner.

Career Opportunity of Master of Human Resource Management in Sunway University Malaysia

Graduates may enter careers in HR, academia, consulting or research, as well as undertake specialist roles in areas related to Human Resource Management.

Course Outline of Master of Human Resource Management in Sunway University Malaysia

• Strategic HR Management
• Developing Skills for Business Leadership
• Talent Acquisition and Mobility
• Employee Engagement & Human Relations
• Human Capital Development & Organisational Effectiveness
• Managing Performance
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Compensation & Benefits
• Legal Aspects of Industrial Relations
• International HR Management
• Research Methods
• Research Project/Consultancy Project (3 months)

Areas of Research

• International HR Management
• Strategic HR Management
• HR Development and Leadership
• Talent Acquisition
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Industrial Relations

Entry Requirement of Master of Human Resource Management in Sunway University Malaysia

• A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
• A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; or
• A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate and with relevant working experience of at least 2 years of work experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; or
• A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses; or
• Other equivalent/related qualifications to a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.