Bachelor of Human Resource Management with Honours

(R2/345/6/0655 (A5818) 01/27)

The programme is designed to produce graduates that would satisfy the country’s need for trained personnel in human resource management. The programme emphasises both breadth (basic knowledge in the various functional areas in management) as well as depth (in the field of human resource management itself).

Learners are required to accumulate 120 credit hours in order to graduate.

*This programme is not available for International intake

Bibi Nabi Ahmad Khan
Programme Director

Tel (Office) :
603 7801 1994

Email :
bibi_ahmadkhan@oum.edu.my

Malaysian Learner Fees
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Sem 1 RM 2,052 RM 1,824 RM 2,052 RM 2,052 RM 1,368
Sem 2 RM 2,052 RM 1,824 RM 2,052 RM 2,052 RM 2,052
Sem 3 RM 1,824 RM 2,052 RM 2,052 RM 2,052
Total RM 27,360

* Fees applicable to Malaysians and Permanent Residents only.
* The University reserves the right to revise the fees without prior notice.

Discount for the Physically Challenged Learners (OKU) and Senior Citizens

The University offers 50% discount for:
1. Senior citizens aged 60 and above on registration date; and
2. Physically challenged learners – a valid Orang Kelainan Upaya (OKU) is required.
The discounts are not valid for second time registration and repeating of subjects.
Learners who receive this discount are not entitled to other discounts and promotions.

Note
Processing fee: RM30

Financial options: Payment Mode:
EPF (Account 2); or JomPAY
Education or Personal Loan from commercial banks; or Internet Banking
HRDF (subject to employer’s eligibility); or Debit/Credit Card.
International Learner Fees
*This programme is not available for International intake

* The University reserves the right to revise the fees without prior notice.
**LATEST UPDATE: 30 August 2022

MPU Courses

Subject Name Credit Hours
Falsafah Dan Isu Semasa 2 2
Penghayatan Etika Dan Peradaban 2 2
Entrepreneurship 2 3
Kursus Integriti dan Antirasuah 2 3
Community Service 2
Total Credit 12

University Courses

Subject Name Credit Hours
Learning Skills For 21st Century 3
English For Oral Communication 3
Professional Ethics 3
English For Written Communication 3
English For Workplace Communication 3
Total Credit 15

Basic Courses

Subject Name Credit Hours
Principles Of Management 3
Basic Concepts Of Information Technology 3
Thinking Skills And Problem Solving 3
Introduction To Communication 3
Total Credit 12

Core Courses

Subject Name Credit Hours
International Human Resource Management 3
Change Management 3
Performance Appraisal 3
Human Resource Management 3
Principles of Marketing 3
Planning, Recruitment And Selection Of Human Resource 3
Strategic Management 3
Financial Management I 3
Research Methodology 3
Cross Cultural Management 3
Hazard Management 3
Employment And Industrial Law 3
Knowledge Management 3
Management Information System 3
Introduction To Guidance And Counseling 3
Industrial Relations 3
Organisational Behaviour 3
Principles Of Macroeconomics 3
Principles Of Microeconomics 3
Human Resource Development 3
Career Planning And Development 3
Compensation Management 3
Financial Accounting 3
Elementary Statistics 3
Principles Of Corporate Communication 3
Introduction To Psychology 3
Mathematics For Management 3
Total Credit 81
  1. At what levels are HR programmes offered by Open University Malaysia (OUM)?
    Currently, this course is offered at the diploma, degree and master levels.
  2. Are OUM’s degree programmes offered in full-time or part-time mode?
    All OUM degrees programmes offered in Malaysia are run in part-time mode, specially designed for working adult who intends to pursue their higher education while working.
  3. How does this programme deliver to learners?
    This programme is delivered through Blended mode. It refers to a combination of online study and face-to-face tutorials. Face-to-face tutorials are supplementary, and usually conducted for 3 times in a semester. Further reading, discussions are available through forum and video lecture.
  4. What are the assessment methods for this programme?
    The assessment methods vary from course to course. However, most courses have assignments and final exams.
  5. Does PTPTN loan available?
    The PTPTN loan is only available to Malaysian citizens enrolled in a recognised undergraduate programme. You can only apply for a PTPTN loan after you have applied, been accepted and registered in the programme. Alternatively, you can finance your study through EPF withdrawal.
  6. How soon can I complete the BHRM programme?
    BHRM is a 120 credit-hour programme, which means that it can typically be completed in 14 semesters. That’s approximately 4 ½ years if the programme is completed without any credit transfer, and if learners take the standard 3 courses per semester path. With credit transfer, on the other hand, you can complete you study much earlier.
  7. Upon completion of BHRM programme, what careers can I pursue?
    The field of human resources offers perhaps one of the broadest ranges of career opportunities in the workforce today. A graduate is qualified for the following positions either as a generalist of specialist in area of HR:

    • Recruiter
    • Training and Development Coordinator
    • Payroll Specialist
    • HR Generalist
    • Human Resources Manager
    • Employee Relations Manager
    • Compensation or Benefit Analyst/Manager
    • Training and Development Manager.
  8. How does studying this course benefits me in the future?
    Learning this course will exposure you to all area to managing people rightly. You will understand your right as employees clearly and later it helps to prepare you to be a better manager.
  9. Why is this course relevant?
    • Improve employee turnover through proper planning of HR
    • We learnt on how to resolve conflict. Though workplace conflict is somewhat inevitable as employees have different personalities, lifestyles and work ethic, bottom line, this course highlights the need to maintain harmonious work environment.
    • Through planned training and development, equitable compensation and benefit that helps to improve employee performance. Satisfied employees will work beyond and committed to the organisation.
  10. In I am interested to enrol into this programme, who should I contact?
    For academic-related enquiries related to BHRM, feel free to email Dr Abdul Mutalib at abdulmutalib_ma@oum.edu.my or call +603 7801 1206.
    For general enquiries on OUM programmes, email the Marketing Unit at admission@oum.edu.my or call +603-7801 2000.
    You may also visit any of our nearest learning centre for more information.
Fees
Malaysian Learner Fees
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Sem 1 RM 2,052 RM 1,824 RM 2,052 RM 2,052 RM 1,368
Sem 2 RM 2,052 RM 1,824 RM 2,052 RM 2,052 RM 2,052
Sem 3 RM 1,824 RM 2,052 RM 2,052 RM 2,052
Total RM 27,360

* Fees applicable to Malaysians and Permanent Residents only.
* The University reserves the right to revise the fees without prior notice.

Discount for the Physically Challenged Learners (OKU) and Senior Citizens

The University offers 50% discount for:
1. Senior citizens aged 60 and above on registration date; and
2. Physically challenged learners – a valid Orang Kelainan Upaya (OKU) is required.
The discounts are not valid for second time registration and repeating of subjects.
Learners who receive this discount are not entitled to other discounts and promotions.

Note
Processing fee: RM30

Financial options: Payment Mode:
EPF (Account 2); or JomPAY
Education or Personal Loan from commercial banks; or Internet Banking
HRDF (subject to employer’s eligibility); or Debit/Credit Card.
International Learner Fees
*This programme is not available for International intake

* The University reserves the right to revise the fees without prior notice.
**LATEST UPDATE: 30 August 2022

Entry Requirements
Programme Structure

MPU Courses

Subject Name Credit Hours
Falsafah Dan Isu Semasa 2 2
Penghayatan Etika Dan Peradaban 2 2
Entrepreneurship 2 3
Kursus Integriti dan Antirasuah 2 3
Community Service 2
Total Credit 12

University Courses

Subject Name Credit Hours
Learning Skills For 21st Century 3
English For Oral Communication 3
Professional Ethics 3
English For Written Communication 3
English For Workplace Communication 3
Total Credit 15

Basic Courses

Subject Name Credit Hours
Principles Of Management 3
Basic Concepts Of Information Technology 3
Thinking Skills And Problem Solving 3
Introduction To Communication 3
Total Credit 12

Core Courses

Subject Name Credit Hours
International Human Resource Management 3
Change Management 3
Performance Appraisal 3
Human Resource Management 3
Principles of Marketing 3
Planning, Recruitment And Selection Of Human Resource 3
Strategic Management 3
Financial Management I 3
Research Methodology 3
Cross Cultural Management 3
Hazard Management 3
Employment And Industrial Law 3
Knowledge Management 3
Management Information System 3
Introduction To Guidance And Counseling 3
Industrial Relations 3
Organisational Behaviour 3
Principles Of Macroeconomics 3
Principles Of Microeconomics 3
Human Resource Development 3
Career Planning And Development 3
Compensation Management 3
Financial Accounting 3
Elementary Statistics 3
Principles Of Corporate Communication 3
Introduction To Psychology 3
Mathematics For Management 3
Total Credit 81
FAQs
  1. At what levels are HR programmes offered by Open University Malaysia (OUM)?
    Currently, this course is offered at the diploma, degree and master levels.
  2. Are OUM’s degree programmes offered in full-time or part-time mode?
    All OUM degrees programmes offered in Malaysia are run in part-time mode, specially designed for working adult who intends to pursue their higher education while working.
  3. How does this programme deliver to learners?
    This programme is delivered through Blended mode. It refers to a combination of online study and face-to-face tutorials. Face-to-face tutorials are supplementary, and usually conducted for 3 times in a semester. Further reading, discussions are available through forum and video lecture.
  4. What are the assessment methods for this programme?
    The assessment methods vary from course to course. However, most courses have assignments and final exams.
  5. Does PTPTN loan available?
    The PTPTN loan is only available to Malaysian citizens enrolled in a recognised undergraduate programme. You can only apply for a PTPTN loan after you have applied, been accepted and registered in the programme. Alternatively, you can finance your study through EPF withdrawal.
  6. How soon can I complete the BHRM programme?
    BHRM is a 120 credit-hour programme, which means that it can typically be completed in 14 semesters. That’s approximately 4 ½ years if the programme is completed without any credit transfer, and if learners take the standard 3 courses per semester path. With credit transfer, on the other hand, you can complete you study much earlier.
  7. Upon completion of BHRM programme, what careers can I pursue?
    The field of human resources offers perhaps one of the broadest ranges of career opportunities in the workforce today. A graduate is qualified for the following positions either as a generalist of specialist in area of HR:

    • Recruiter
    • Training and Development Coordinator
    • Payroll Specialist
    • HR Generalist
    • Human Resources Manager
    • Employee Relations Manager
    • Compensation or Benefit Analyst/Manager
    • Training and Development Manager.
  8. How does studying this course benefits me in the future?
    Learning this course will exposure you to all area to managing people rightly. You will understand your right as employees clearly and later it helps to prepare you to be a better manager.
  9. Why is this course relevant?
    • Improve employee turnover through proper planning of HR
    • We learnt on how to resolve conflict. Though workplace conflict is somewhat inevitable as employees have different personalities, lifestyles and work ethic, bottom line, this course highlights the need to maintain harmonious work environment.
    • Through planned training and development, equitable compensation and benefit that helps to improve employee performance. Satisfied employees will work beyond and committed to the organisation.
  10. In I am interested to enrol into this programme, who should I contact?
    For academic-related enquiries related to BHRM, feel free to email Dr Abdul Mutalib at abdulmutalib_ma@oum.edu.my or call +603 7801 1206.
    For general enquiries on OUM programmes, email the Marketing Unit at admission@oum.edu.my or call +603-7801 2000.
    You may also visit any of our nearest learning centre for more information.
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