VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University

Introduction/Description

The Masters of Human Resource Management (MHRM) has been designed for those who want to excel their career in human resource management. This program is ideal for current and aspiring HR professionals who are in the quest of sharpening their HRM skills and effectively dealing contemporary issues related to the management of human resource. The courses offered under this program will enable the graduates how to manage and develop human resources, performance management, labor laws and industrial relations and leadership. This program will also give an opportunity to learn from highly competent and experienced faculty.

Program Objectives

This programs aims to develop HR professionals for both public and private organizations. It will also help to:

  • Provide the students sufficient knowledge of HRM and its tools and techniques
  • Enable students to work in HR/admin departments of modern organizations
  • Broaden the knowledge base of students and apply theoretical learning in solving practical issues.
  • Understand and evaluate the contemporary issues and latest trends in the field of human resource management.
  • Analyze the major challenges of recruiting, training and appraisal and formulating appropriate strategies to retain the best talent.
  • Develop overall leadership and team building skills to attain desired business outcomes.
  • Deal with contemporary HR issues of corporate world

Admission Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree equivalent to 14-year education from a recognized University/Institute with at least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4.

Note

  • Candidates having less than 45% marks will be eligible for admission after successful completion of “Zero  Semester
  • Candidates holding 2-year Bachelor’s Degree from VU will only be allowed to continue seamlessly towards their respective 4–year BS Degree Program at a later stage in life.

Course Exemption

Course(s) exemption is allowed.

Duration

It is two-year full time study program spread over four semesters. Each semester has at least 18 weeks duration for teaching and examinations etc.
Degree Completion Duration

Courses of Study

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Assessment of Study Progress

The students study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester by giving assignments, quizzes, Graded Discussion Boards (GDBs), mid-term and final-term examinations at VU designated campuses and usually count for 80 to 85% of the total marks for a course.

Project/Internship

Students are required to complete a Project/ Internship Report of 3-credit hours in the final semester the program. The choice of the final project is at the student’s discretion. However, consultation with the student advisor is compulsory. Students have to submit a detailed write-up of the Project and may be required to give a presentation.
Student taking Internship course are required to complete 6 to 8 weeks internship in an organization of repute and shall get internship letter from the concerned organization. The students who are already in service shall be exempted from Internship but required to submit the Project.

Award of Degree

To be eligible for the award of MHRM candidates are required to complete at least 66 credit hours course work program by attending minimum 4-semesters with at least Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2 out of 4.

Fee Structure

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Disclaimer

  • The courses may be revised time to time as a result of continuous review to bring them at par with courses from being taught at top-class foreign universities. While reviewing the courses, needs of local industry and job market are also given full consideration.
  • The University reserves the right to change fee structure from time to time.