BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management and Development

Mauritian Applicants
International Applicants
The objective of the programme is to offer a combination of pure and applied theories with specific emphasis on Human Resource Management and Development. The programme will enable learners to understand the role of human resources in achieving organisational objectives and help organisations to achieve success through people. Learners will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the integration of HRD with other areas of HRM and overall business strategy. They will be able to develop a critical understanding of the various philosophies and contemporary practices surrounding the area of HRD including the Learning Organisation, Continuous Development, Empowerment and Knowledge Management.
HRM graduates can access opportunities in many industries, as all major organisations will have an HR department.

Tuition fees

 No Tuition fees for first time undergraduates Mauritian Learners

Entry Requirements

A pass in English Language at Cambridge School Certificate/ ‘O’ Level or equivalent

AND EITHER Pass in:
3 subjects at A-level and 1 subject at subsidiary level at Higher School Certificate Examination;

OR Pass in:
2 subjects at A-level and 2 subjects at subsidiary level at the Higher School Certificate Examination;

OR Pass in:
3 subjects at A-level at the London General Certificate Examination.

OR any other qualifications acceptable to OU.

Intake 2025
  • February
  • August

Scholarships
  • Scholarship for Open university of Mauritius Toppers after graduation

Duration

 Minimum: 3 years Maximum: 6 years
Year 1
  • Accounting Fundamentals
  • Business Economics
  • Introduction to Business Law
  • Management Principles
  • Organisation Behaviour and Analysis
  • Basic Operation and Logistics Management
  • Introduction to Human Resource Management
  • Business Communication Skills
  • Quantitative Methods for Business
  • Academic Literacies

Year 2
  • Employee Resourcing and Development
  • Employment Relations and Labour Legislations
  • Culture and Organisations
  • E-Human Resource Management
  • Business Research Methods
  • Human Resource Development and Organisation Development
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Talent and Knowledge Management
  • Performance and Reward Management

Year 3
  • International Human Resource Management
  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Human Resource Information System
  • Advanced Quality Management
  • Dissertation
  • Employee Safety, Health and Welfare
  • Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business
Payment Facilities
Instalments Facilities upon request
Number of Modules
26 Modules (3/6/8/9 Credits)
Dissertation (15 Credits)
Fee Structure

Mauritian

Total: Rs 153,000

SADC
Total: US$ 4,320

International (Non-SADC)
Total: US$ 6,840
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