HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
About this programme
This programme provides students with the necessary theoretical and practical grounding necessary to function effectively as HR practitioners. Initially designed as a general programme, this programme now allows specialization at the undergraduate level. The philosophy of the HRM programme is partly embedded in the objective. In order to be adequately prepared for the above-identified tasks, the delivery of the course involves a wide range of methods including lectures, cases, discussions, assignments, student presentations and special projects. Objectives To give students the necessary theoretical and practical grounding necessary to function effectively as HRM practitioners. Such grounding would groom the HRM graduates to function both as employees and as potential HRM consultants. To enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to pursue effective careers in the human resource field. To prepare students to assume specialist, generalist and managerial positions in HR departments in the private, public and nonprofit sectors. To expose students to a fundamental grounding in the acquisition of a practical, functional HRM education that allows them to compete in the HRM job market.
Entry requirements
WASSCE Applicants with WASSCE must obtain a minimum of six credit passes (C6) in six subjects (3 core and 3 elective subjects respectively). SSSCE A minimum aggregate score of 24. Applicants must obtain at least a D (4) in six subjects. GCE O AND A Levels Applicants with ´O´ or ´A´ Levels must have Grade 6 or better in five (5) ´O´ level subjects including English, Math and a Science / Arts subject. In addition, they must have passes in 3 subjects, one of the passes should be Grade D or better at the ´A´ Levels. International Students International students with qualifications equivalent to those mentioned above (1-2) may be considered for admission. They must also show evidence of proficiency in English. This includes applicants holding Baccalaureate (IB), IGCSE, GCSE and other external qualifications which have equivalences to the SSSCE, WASSCE and GCE. Mature Candidates Must be Ghanaian nationals, 25 years or above and must pass a mature candidates qualifying examination and interview. Other Qualifications Holders of University of Ghana Diploma or its equivalent, with Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 3.25 or better, eligible to apply to the same area of study. Holders of Diplomas in other areas of study must have distinction. Candidates in Possession of a Diploma Applicants must have graduated with a good HND certificate (i.e at least 2nd Class Lower Division). In addition the applicants must have acquired a 2 year post - HND qualification working experience. AUCC follows University of Ghana’s practice with regard to entry levels for HND applicants. Other Diploma qualifications from elsewhere assessed to be equivalent to HND may be similarly considered.
Career prospects
Training Coordinator Human Resources Manager Compensation Specialist Employee Relations Manager Payroll Specialist Recruiter Benefits Manager Chief diversity officer Employment manager Life coach Sales Executive Human resource management system Recruitment Consultant Benefits Specialist Talent agent Management Consultant