MSc in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior
Program OverviewÂ
The Master of Science (MSc) in Human Resource Management (HRM) and Organizational Behavior (OB) program is a response to the imperative of business and organizations to recognize that employees are their most valuable asset and the need to treat them as such if they are to remain competitive. Their competitiveness largely depends on their employees’ skills, knowledge, engagement and ability to adapt quickly to changing business requirements. As the nature of work continues to evolve, achieving a healthy work-life balance has become increasingly important. The new world of work places greater emphasis on flexible schedules, remote work, and collaboration across time zones and borders.
Organizations are also increasingly recognizing the importance of work-life balance and are implementing policies and practices that enable employees to achieve this balance, which turns out to be a critical factor in employee satisfaction, motivation and performance. Therefore, the human resources function assumes a far more strategic role than before in driving business results and effectiveness.
Students attending the program will gain the required skills and knowledge to help organisations align their people strategy with business strategy and navigate confidently in today’s competitive and uncertain environment.
 MSc in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior  Program includes:
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The program is nationally accredited by CYQAA and recognized by KYSATS.
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program. In terms of GPA, we expect 2:2 and above from UK schools, 3.0 and above from US schools, and 6.5 and above or the equivalent from Cypriot and Greek Universities and colleges. Candidates with a lower grade than the above, might be admitted if they have compensatory strengths in terms of work experience or other accomplishments (for example, CFA, ACCA, or ACA).Â
- Native speaker of English or graduate of a high school or university where the language of instruction is English, or IELTS with a score of at least 5.5, or TOEFL with a score of at least 250 (computerized) or 550 (conventional), or Password-plus 5.5.
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Program Learning Outcomes
- Provide participants with a comprehensive conceptual and theoretical background that will enable them to successfully launch and advance their careers in the field of HRM in Cyprus and abroad.
- Develop participants’ critical understanding of the key trends and developments in the research and practice of HRM at an international level.
- Develop a critical mind-set that will enable students to review current HRM/OB practices with the aim to align people results with business strategy and contribute to the success of their organizations.
- Develop participants’ ability to apply skilfully proper techniques, tools, and methodologies in order to solve complex problems and exercise judgment on issues that relate to HRM/OB.
- Acquire essential skills that relate to effective leadership and management.
Program Requirements
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS in short) is a tool of the European Higher Education Area for making studies and courses more transparent. It helps students to move between countries and to have their academic qualifications and study periods abroad recognized. The credits below are based on the ECTS.
To graduate, students are required to earn 90 credits as follows:Â
73Â credits from taught core courses,Â
5 credits from core professional workshops,Â
12Â credits from taught electives
- Additional
taught electives (19 ECTS credits) - Additional taught electives (12 ECTS credits) plus:
a. a 6,000-8,000 word thesis on human resource management or organisational behaviour (7 ECTS) or
b. undertake a three-month internship (6 ECTS).
Core Courses
- HR535 – Communication Skills
Contact Hours: 14Â Â Credits: 3 - HR570 – Employee Resourcing, Appraisal & Talent Management
Contact Hours: 28Â Â Credits: 6 - HR495 – Ethics, CSR & Sustainability
Contact Hours: 28Â Â Credits: 6 - MA565 – Foundations of Accounting & Finance
Contact Hours: 21Â Â Credits: 4.5 - HR600 – International HRM
Contact Hours: 28Â Â Credits: 6 - HR555 – Labour Law and Employment Relations
Contact Hours: 21Â Â Credits: 4.5 - HR650 – Developing Leadership & Managing Change
Pre-requisite: HR405
Contact Hours: 28Â Â Credits: 6 - Â HR405 – Organizational Behaviour
Contact Hours: 28Â Â Credits: 6 - Â HR585 – Qualitative Research
Contact Hours: 14Â Â Credits: 3 - Â HR565 – Rewards Management
Contact Hours: 28Â Â Credits: 6 - Â MA575 – Statistics & Quantitative Research
Contact Hours: 28Â Â Credits: 6 - HR605 – Strategic HR
Contact Hours: –Â Â Credits: 10 - Â HR560 – Training & Employee Development
Contact Hours: 28Â Â Credits: 6
- HR590-Managing Diversity
Contact Hours: 10Â Â Credits: 1 - HR590-Current Trends in HR
Contact Hours: 10Â Â Credits: 1 - HR590-Coaching Skills & Techniques
Contact Hours: 10Â Â Credits: 1 - HR590-Conflict Management
Contact Hours: 10Â Â Credits: 1 - HR590-Human Capital Metrics and Analytics
Contact Hours: 10Â Â Credits: 1 - HR590-Emotional Intelligence
Contact Hours: 10Â Â Credits: 1
Elective Courses
- MA480 – Economics for Managers
Contact Hours: 21  Credits: 6 - BI400 – Management of Information Systems
Contact Hours: 28Â Â Credits: 6 - GD550 – Marketing Management
Contact Hours: 28Â Â Credits: 4.5 - HR430 – Negotiating Skills
Contact Hours: 14 Â Credits: 3 - MA440 – Operations Management
Contact Hours: 21 Â Â Credits: 4.5 - MB710 – Project Management
Contact Hours: 28 Â Â Credits: 6 - HR490 – Special Topics in Management
Contact Hours: 14 Â Â Credits: 3 - MB750 – Planning & Starting a New Business
Contact Hours: 28 Â Â Credits: 6 - HR540 – Total Quality Management
Contact Hours: 21 Â Â Credits: 4.5 - HR910 – Internship
Contact Hours: 0 Â Â Credits: 6
- HR900 – Research Paper
Contact Hours: – Â Â Credits: 12
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