MASTER’S DEGREE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (MA HRM)

Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) Sri Lanka.

Top up your HR professional qualification or a Bachelor’s degree to differentiate yourself in a competitive job market. Earning a solid Master’s from a globally respected university can take you anywhere in the world. You will be enriched with the latest concepts, tools and techniques of strategic and operational HRM.

Truly a practical, insight-driven learning experience that will equip and empower you.

  • The most popular choice of HR professional qualification holders to add a global flavour to their CV.
  • An essential qualification for experienced HR Executives and Managers to get to the top.
  •  The pathway for individuals seeking a career transition to HR from a different professional background.
  • A much sought-after choice for senior military personnel who are planning to move into corporate jobs upon retirement.
  • For young graduates who possess non-business degrees and wish to enhance their employment opportunities.
  • Those who seek migration pathways follow the MA – HR in order to widen their employment categories and earn more points in their eligibility score.

Students are required to study 9 modules and upon completion of this segment, will be awarded Pearson Assured Executive Diploma in Human Resource Management (Level 7 Postgraduate Qualification). Thereafter, students will progress to the Research Stage and upon completion, they will be awarded the MA HRM degree from the University of Northampton UK.

Academic Duration : 12 months

MODULES OF STUDY:

Stage 1: COURSEWORK STAGE (120 CREDITS)

1. HRM in Context

2. Performance Management & Reward Management

3. Resourcing and Talent Management

4. Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning

5. Strategic HRM

6. Developing Skills for Business Leadership and Researching a HR Business Issue

7. Leading, Managing and Developing People

Stage 2: RESEARCH STAGE (60 CREDITS)

8. Research

Workshops: Knowledge Enhancement Seminars

Managing Employee Relations

Employee Engagement

Coaching & Mentoring

Corporate Governance

Corporate Social Responsibility

Mode of Assessment: Assignments and Presentations

Entry Requirements

– Bachelor’s Degree / Professional Qualification OR

– 10 years in Managerial / Executive Capacity OR

– 5 years in Executive Capacity with a Recognised HR Diploma OR

– 2 years in Executive capacity with a HND or equivalent OR

– 10 years as a Commissioned Officer in SL Army / Navy / Air Force / Police OR

– Any other Qualification deemed equivalent to the above.

Duration: 12 months

Online Batch: Two Weekend per month, Saturday and Sunday 9.00 am to 1.00 pm

COMMENCEMENT: 07th June 2025 

Course Registration Fee and E Library Fee: Rs. 30,000
Course Fee: Rs. 30,000 per month x 12 months = Rs. 360,000
University Registration Fee: GBP 750 – to be paid at the beginning of 6th month from course commencement (Direct Payment to the University by the Student)

Total Fees: Rs. 690,000 (approximately for the entire programme) 

Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) of 2.5 % would be charged on all above fees except for direct payments made by students to the University

Fee applicable to Overseas Sri Lankans:

Course Registration Fee and E Library Fee: Rs. 30,000
Course Fee: Rs. 37,500 per month x 12 months = Rs. 450,000
University Registration Fee: GBP 750 – to be paid at the beginning of 6th month from course commencement (Direct Payment to the University by the Student)

Total Fees: Rs. 780,000 (approximately for the entire programme) 

Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) of 2.5 % would be charged on all above fees except for direct payments made by students to the University

Please call for more details: (+94) 117 181 111 / 077 220 4101 / 071 272 4425