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Introduction 1

Mission Statement 2

Vision Statement 2

Global Perspective 3

YU Executive MBA In International Management & 4

Leadership

Program Learning Outcomes 5

Challenges And Expectations 6

YU EMBA Structure 8

Course Delivery Requirements 11

English Language Requirements 11

Intermediate Certificate & Program Continuance 11

Admission Requirements 11

Application Process 12

Graduation Requirements 12

MBA Program 14

MBA Mission & Vision Statement 14

Program Objectives 14

Program Learning Outcomes 15

Flexibility 15

Leadership 15

Excellence 16

Curriculum 16

Foundation Semester 17

Core Courses 17

Elective Courses 18

Study Plan 19





Master Of Human Resources Management 24

Program Aims And Objectives 25

Curriculum 26

Foundation Semester 26

Core Courses 27

Elective Courses 28

Study Plan 29





Introduction

Al Yamamah University (YU) was first authorized by the Saudi Ministry of Higher Education in May 2001 to provide

academic programs in business administration and information systems. Initially founded as Al Yamamah College,

YU opened its doors to the public in September 2004, offering a bachelor’s degree in business administration with

five concentrations.

The ultra-modern campus, located on the Riyadh-Qassim Highway, north of Riyadh, was built at a total cost of

250 million Saudi Riyals (approximately 66 million USD), and provides state-of-the-art facilities that support YU’s

high-quality educational programs.

From its earliest days, the university has dedicated itself to recruiting experienced and proven faculty and staff

members who have provided valuable leadership in the design and delivery of both degree and non-degree

programs that focus on quality, integrity, fairness and progressive, yet practical, education.

In all of its activities, YU seeks to conform to the highest standards of educational quality assurance. Committed

from the outset to the use of English as its medium of instruction, the university’s educational philosophy emphasizes

the mastery of English language skills; the development of critical thinking and evidence-based decision making;

and the acquisition of knowledge and professional skills appropriate to university graduates who are preparing to

enter the workforce in the context of a highly competitive emerging global economy.

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In August 2005, Al Yamamah opened its College of Women. Three years later, in mid-December 2008, the college

moved to its newly-constructed women’s campus located separate from but adjacent to the existing men’s

facilities. Additional construction projects, planned and in-progress, include Al Yamamah Institute for Banking and

Finance; the Saudi INTERLINK (SILC) Building, student residence halls, and housing facilities for faculty and staff.

Al Yamamah University’s College of Computing and Information Systems was established in 2008, offering a

master’s degree with four concentrations and is currently seeking membership in ABET.

MISSION STATEMENT

Al Yamamah University provides academic instruction and professional training of the highest standard that

imparts to its students a life-long dedication to learning and self-development, while enabling the rising generation

to shape a future marked by positive social and economic progress.

VISION STATEMENT

Al Yamamah University aspires to become a leading teaching and learning institution that also is dedicated to

academic research and the effective preparation of future generations of professional leaders through its provision

of creative and innovative educational systems, in cooperation with prestigious international partners.

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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Consistent with its mission and vision, YU endeavors to prepare students for successful

participation in our increasingly interconnected modern world.

The university supports the development of vital cross cultural communications skills through

its emphasis upon building a diverse and highly-qualified international team of faculty and staff

from around the globe.

YU continually seeks to incorporate world-wide best practices and innovative teaching

materials into its curriculum and actively promotes opportunities for its students to benefit from

international study and travel through its collaborations with partner institutions.

From its earliest days, Al Yamamah University has benefitted from institutional relationships

with some of the finest universities in the world who have shared their expertise in curriculum

development, sent distinguished faculty members to teach here on-campus, and even provided

opportunities for YU students to earn additional academic credentials—both degrees and

diplomas—at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels.

Currently, YU undergraduates may apply for dual bachelor degree programs offered in

cooperation with the Grenoble Graduate School of Management in France or the University of

Canterbury in New Zealand.

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Graduate students in the YU EMBA program have the opportunity to study with visiting

professors from a number of world-class institutions including Washington State University

(USA) and Grenoble.

Further, by completing the prescribed requirements, they may qualify for post graduate diplomas

from Washington State University (WSU), or other universities—all these in addition to their YU

EMBA.

YU EXECUTIVE MBA IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP

Leadership in the commercial and industrial sectors of the global economy requires both an

understanding of the fundamental theories of business administration and the ability to apply

that knowledge to the solution of complex problems in a challenging environment subject to

the forces of continual change.

Today’s interconnected; highly competitive global marketplace exerts demands upon business

leaders that are virtually unprecedented in scope.

Success depends upon the possession of highly-developed professional skills as well as a

sophisticated understanding of the greatly expanded contextual framework of modern business

enterprises.

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The EMBA provides a clear path to career

advancement for those who are ready to meet these

challenges and does so in a way that allows students

to pursue their educational goals with minimal

disruption to their work or family responsibilities

through classes held in the evenings and / or

weekends.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The YU EMBA in International Management

& Leadership was created for early and mid-

career professionals who would like to build upon

their undergraduate education and early work

experiences by enhancing their knowledge of

modern management theory and developing the

skills needed to address the range of issues facing

leaders and managers in the Kingdom of Saudi

Arabia and throughout the Middle East.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the program, students should

demonstrate:

• An understanding and appreciation for the nature

of the emerging global business environment

and the related impact of international

economic, social and political developments

• Competent use of quantitative tools and

methods for data analysis and decision-

making

• Skill in the monitoring and analysis of financial

management information contained in

standard financial statements and reports

• The ability to evaluate complex business issues

and to communicate both problems and

proposed solutions through coherent written

statements and oral presentations

• The ability to formulate and oversee the

implementation of effective business strategies

in an international context

• Expanded capacity for organizational and team

leadership

• Personal commitment to continual improvement

and self-directed learning 6

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CHALLENGES AND EXPECTATIONS

Individuals contemplating the YU EMBA should carefully consider the very real demands placed

upon them by their participation in a rigorous post-graduate program. Following the completion

of the foundation semester, students typically devote the evenings and / or weekends, for a

total of twenty-one months, to intensive preparation and active participation in their classes.

This entails a good deal of focused reading and study, with an emphasis upon case analysis.

Students should also bear in mind the importance that their English language skills will exert

upon their ability to participate meaningfully in class discussions and projects and will be well

advised to take any necessary steps to improve prior to enrollment and over the duration of

the program.

Attendance at all classes is mandatory. Students may miss no more than one scheduled session

and further absences will result in automatic withdrawal from the course.

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YU EMBA STRUCTURE

The YU EMBA is offered throughout the year. While the program

does not provide a thesis option, students may choose from one

of several offered concentrations. Classes are typically held in

the evenings or on weekends to enable working professionals

to pursue their educational goals while remaining on the job.

Although completing the program will inevitably entail some

sacrifice of personal time, the curriculum has been designed to

minimize disruptions to students’ ongoing career responsibilities

and family life.

Since all courses are presented in English and utilize the case

model approach, successful completion of the program will

require well-developed skills in both English language and

critical thinking. Each course will entail a final examination and/

or research paper.

Students may contact the teaching faculty for each course via

email beginning from two weeks prior to the beginning of class

sessions up until two weeks after the completion of the lecture/

discussion.

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5. BUS 509

The Study Plan of the YU EMBA IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP is as

follows:

Foundation Semester Credit Hours

1. BUS 505 Principles of Management * 2 (Not counted in GPA/degree requirements)

2. BUS 506 Principles of Marketing * 2 (Not counted in GPA/degree requirements)

3. BUS 507 Principles of Accounting * 2 (Not counted in GPA/degree requirements)

4. BUS 508 Principles of Finance * 2 (Not counted in GPA/degree requirements)

Introduction to

Economics-Micro/Macro * 2 (Not counted in GPA/degree requirements)

6. BUS 510 Introduction to Statistics * 2 (Not counted in GPA/degree requirements)

Sub-Total 12

* Not counted in GPA/degree requirements

Year 1 - First Semester Credit Hours

1. ACC 505 Financial Accounting 2

2. MGT 530 Management Ethics & Law 2

3. MGT 510 Operations Management 2

4. STT 505 Management Statistics 2

5. MGT 545 IT for Managers 2

Sub-Total 10

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Year 1 - Second Semester Credit Hours

6. FIN 505 Financial Management

2

7. MGT 525 Organizational Behavior & Leadership

2

8. MGT 515 Supply Chain Management

9. MGT 505 Strategic Management I

2

2

10. MGT 520 Human Resources Management

2

Sub-Total 10

Year 2 - First Semester Credit Hours

11 MGT 506

Strategic Management II 2

12 MGT 535

International Business 2

13 ECO 505

International Economics 2

14 MGT 540

International Management 2

15. MKT 505

International Marketing & Consumer Behavior 2

Sub-Total 10

Year 2 - Second Semester Credit Hours

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Concentration/Free Elective 2

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20. MGT 590

Business Plan / Thesis 4

Sub Total

12

Total Credit Hours

42

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COURSE DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

In order for class discussions and case analyses to provide the intended benefit, students are

expected to attend the evening tutorial prior to the outset of formal class sessions and to read

the primary text and related case studies in advance of the related course lectures.

The success of each course depends upon students brining to class discussions the knowledge

and insights they have gained from their preparation and work experiences. Students should

be prepared to dedicate the time needed in advance of each session to enable their active

participation.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

TOEFL score of 550 is a minimum requirement for a candidate to demonstrate his English

proficiency.

INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE & PROGRAM CONTINUANCE

Students who complete twelve courses beyond the foundation semester with a CGPA of

2.5 / 4.0 will be awarded a YU postgraduate diploma in management.

Those who have not achieved a CGPA of 3.0 / 4.0 for their academic work or who have failed

to earn a TOEFL score of 550 by the completion of the first twelve courses will be ineligible to

continue on in the EMBA program.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for admission to the YU EMBA program must have completed a four-year

undergraduate degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution, with a minimum CGPA

of 3.0 / 4.0.

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in business administration may be admitted to the program

with a deficient CGPA (as low as 2.5 / 4.0) provided that they achieved grades of 3.0 / 4.0 or

above in their business coursework.

Individuals who fall short of these requirements may be considered for provisional admission

upon the basis of a particularly strong work record or the prior successful completion of a

graduate degree program.

These students will be required to register for a full load of foundation courses (12 credit hours)

and to complete them with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 / 4.0 or they will be dismissed from the

program.

As English is the language of instruction for the YU EMBA, applicants must provide evidence

of having achieved a TOEFL score of 550 within the previous three years. Students may be

conditionally admitted with TOEFL 500, but will be required to achieve TOEFL 550 in order to

be fully admitted.

Applicants with TOEFL scores of less than 500 should undertake more intensive English

language training such as that offered by YU or other educational institutions before they can

proceed with credit-earning coursework within the program, although they can be admitted

upon a conditional basis if they have met all other admission requirements.

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Students without undergraduate training in business administration or whose preparation was

in a language other than English may be required to register for foundation semester courses

as a condition of admittance to the program.

The admissions committee will decide which of the applicable courses—Principles of

Management, Principles of Accounting, Principles of Finance, Principles of Marketing,

Introduction to Economics, and Introduction to Statistics—will be required for each candidate,

based upon transcript analysis as well as a consideration of any relevant professional training.

Students must earn a grade of 2.5 or higher in all foundation courses.

Applicants who lack sufficient relevant work experience might be asked to demonstrate their

aptitude for the program through a minimum score of 500 on the Graduate Management

Admission Test (GMAT). In addition, students may be required to complete a non-credit earning

8 week internship prior to graduation from the EMBA program.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants are required to submit to the YU –Postgraduate Directorate the following:

• Completed application form

• Three passport sized photos

• A one-page letter explaining their reasons for seeking admission to YU –Postgraduate

Directorate

• A one page letter in English, explaining how prior education and/or work experiences have

prepared the applicant for a case-study approach to post-graduate studies in business

administration that emphasizes critical analysis

• Official signed and sealed copies of all post-secondary transcripts. These should be

requested from the registrars of all higher educational institutions previously attended and

hand delivered in sealed envelopes or mailed directly to YU –Postgraduate Directorate

• Official TOEFL or IELTS score reports (or scores from similar English language competency

tests) that are less than three years old

• A current CV

• (Applicants may be requested to submit an employer’s letter certifying their work

experiences).

YU admits students throughout the year on a rolling basis. Students may enter the program at

any time, provided that their first course does not have a prerequisite that the student has not

yet completed. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must earn a minimum grade of 2.5 / 4.0 in every course with an overall CGPA of

3.0 / 4.0 in order to qualify for the EMBA degree.

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MBA PROGRAM

Al Yamamah University provides a conventional MBA program

for recent graduates, individuals in the early stages of their

professional careers, or students who prefer courses that are

principally delivered over an entire semester instead of in the

intensive format that typically characterizes the EMBA program

MBA MISSION & VISION STATEMENT

To develop leaders in the area of business administration who

are dedicated to the betterment of society by providing a high

quality management and business education to top caliber

students from all segments of Arab society as well as from

other countries while focusing on continuous improvement and

commitment to excellence in learning, intellectual contributions

and service.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The key goal of the YU MBA program is to prepare students for

success as management professionals in today’s technology-

driven global business environment.

It emphasizes the development of critical thinking and the

effective integration of fundamental business knowledge

and skills (theory and practice) while providing students with

sophisticated tools and techniques for analysis and decision

making.

Throughout the program, students will be challenged to

approach business problems from a strategic perspective.

Class assignments and exercises are designed to promote

effective leadership traits, well-developed communications

skills and collaborative team efforts.

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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the program, students should demonstrate:

• An understanding and appreciation for the nature of the emerging global business

environment and the related impact of international economic, social and political

developments

• Competent use of quantitative tools and methods for data analysis and decision-making

• Skill in the monitoring and analysis of financial management information contained in

standard financial statements and reports

• The ability to evaluate complex business issues and to communicate both problems and

proposed solutions through coherent written statements and oral presentations

• The ability to formulate and oversee the implementation of effective business strategies in

an international context

• Expanded capacity for organizational and team leadership

• Personal commitment to continual improvement and self-directed learning

While the MBA program is open to degree-holders from any field of study, students entering

without academic preparation in business administration are required to complete foundation

semester course work in the fundamental business disciplines of management, marketing,

accounting, finance, economics and statistics prior to undertaking the core and elective

offerings that constitute the heart of program.

FLEXIBILITY

The MBA program affords students the flexibility to pursue their educational and career-

development goals at their preferred pace – on a part-time or full-time basis, requiring from 24

to 36 months to completion.

Most courses are conducted over the duration of an entire semester, with only a limited number

of intensive offerings. This allows students the opportunity to reflect upon new insights and

gradually hone their practical skills in a manner that enhances both retention and further

development.

LEADERSHIP

YU’s MBA faculty are academic leaders with doctoral degrees from some of the world’s most

outstanding universities and business schools.

Their combination of broad-based international academic and corporate experience provides

ideal support for their primary objective of developing MBA students into the dynamic business

leaders so needed throughout Saudi Arabia and the GCC countries.

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EXCELLENCE

Students enrolled in the YU MBA program will benefit from a solid

MOHE-approved curriculum developed by international experts and

delivered by world-class professors. The program and its students

enjoy dedicated modern facilities that are equipped with the latest

educational technologies.

CURRICULUM

Foundation Semester

Foundation semester courses are required for candidates lacking an

academic background in business administration or for those with a

CGPA less than 3.0 / 4.0 who have been conditionally admitted to

the program.

Foundation courses, which must be completed prior to any core

or elective MBA offerings, may be waived upon documentation of

comparable coursework having been completed within the previous

five years from a licensed or accredited college or university with a

grade of B or above.

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FOUNDATION SEMESTER

* Not counted in GPA/degree requirements

Foundation Courses Credit Hours

1. BUS 505

Principles of Management * 2

2. BUS 506

Principles of Marketing* 2

3. BUS 507

Principles of Accounting* 2

4. BUS 508

Principles of Finance* 2

5. BUS 509

Introduction to Economics-Micro/Macro* 2

6 BUS 510

Introduction to Statistics* 2

Total

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CORE COURSES

Independent of the foundation semester, the MBA program entails 14 courses for a total of

42 credit hours – 30 credits coming from ten required core courses and 12 credits from the

student’s choice of four electives from among the various offerings provided.

For students who take a full load of four courses every semester, it is possible to complete

the entire program in four semesters (two years), or even more quickly if they choose summer

coursework when available.

Typically, a semester’s four course offerings are taught in such a way as to encourage and

facilitate the development of complementary business skills.

With this in mind, the four courses entail a common project that requires students to integrate

and apply the range of concepts and analytical tools they have studied.

YU’s MBA curriculum and learning outcomes have been carefully designed to prepare graduates

to undertake meaningful decision-making roles in their organizations.

The program’s approach throughout is to link theory to practice through the use of case studies

with an emphasis upon critical analysis and problem solving.

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Core Courses

Credit Hours

Code/number

Course title

1. MGT 502 Foundations of Leadership 3

2. ACC 503 Financial Accounting 3

3. ECO 505 Managerial Economics 3

4. MIS 504

5. STT 503

Information Systems 3

Quantitative Methods for Business and

Management 3

6. FIN 503 Managerial Finance 3

7. MGT 508 Organizational Theory & Behavior 3

8. MKT 506

9. MGT 510

Marketing Management 3

Strategic Management 3

10. MGT 555 Research project 3

Total

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ELECTIVE COURSES

Students choose four courses (12 credits) from the following list, which may be updated

as circumstances require.

Core Courses

Code/number Course title

Credit Hours

1 PMT 554 Project Management Strategies 3

2 MGT 521 Human Resources Management 3

3 MGT 535 International Business 3

4 MKT 553 Consumer Behavior 3

5 MGT 531 Business Ethics 3

6 MGT 541 International Management 3

7 ENT 554 Entrepreneurship –Corporate Ventures & Start- ups

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STUDY PLAN

Foundation courses will be taken in the first semester and will be offered 2 courses every

five weeks. These courses are offered based on the priority of offering these courses.

Foundation Semester

Credit Hours

1. BUS 505 Principles of Management 2

2. BUS 510 Introduction to Statistics 2

3.

BUS 507

Principles of Accounting

2

4.

BUS 509

Introduction to Economics: Micro & Macro

2

5.

BUS 506

Principles of Marketing

2

6. BUS 508 Principles of Finance 2

Total 12

First Semester Credit Hours

1.

MGT 502

Foundations of Leadership

3

2.

ACC 503

Financial Accounting

3

3.

ECO 505

Managerial Economics

3

Total

9

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Second Semester

Credit Hours

1. MIS 504

Information Systems 3

2. STT 503

Quantitative Methods for

Business and Management 3

3. FIN 503

Managerial Finance 3

4. Elective I

3

Total 12

Third Semester

Credit Hours

1. MGT 508

Organizational Theory and Behavior 3

2. MKT 506

Marketing Management 3

3. Elective II

3

4. Elective III

3

Total 12

Fourth Semester

Credit Hours

CODE/Number

1. MGT 510 Strategic Management

3

2. MGT555 Research project

3. Elective IV

3

3

Total

9

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

TOEFL score of 513 is a minimum requirement for a candidate to demonstrate his English

proficiency.


Candidates for admission to the YU MBA program must have completed a four-year


of 3.0 / 4.0.

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in business administration may be admitted to the program

with a deficient CGPA (as low as 2.5 / 4.0) provided that they achieved grades of 3.0 / 4.0 or

above in their business coursework.






program.

As English is the language of instruction for the MBA, applicants must provide evidence of

having achieved a TOEFL score of 513 within the previous three years.

Students may be conditionally admitted with TOEFL 480, but will be required to achieve TOEFL

513 in order to be fully admitted.



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Entering students without undergraduate training in business administration or whose

preparation was in a language other than English may be required to register for foundation

semester courses as a condition of admittance to the program.








Admission Test (GMAT).

In addition, students may be required to complete a non-credit earning 8 week internship prior

to graduation from the MBA program.

APPLICATION PROCESS




• A one-page letter explaining their reasons for seeking admission to YU –Postgraduate

Directorate



administration that emphasizes critical analysis






• A current CV

• (Applicants may be requested to submit an employer’s letter certifying their work experiences.)

YU admits students on semester basis. Students may enter the program at either in the first

semester that’s normally starts in September, or in the second semester that starts normally

late January.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must earn a minimum grade of 2.5 / 4.0 in every course with an overall CGPA of

3.0 / 4.0 in order to qualify for the MBA degree.

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MASTER OF HUMAN

RESOURCES

MANAGEMENT

Human resources professionals play a vital role in virtually every

organization. The mission critical importance of proper staffing

demands that those charged with developing and implementing

HR systems be fully prepared for their responsibilities.

In the modern business environment, this entails both broad-

based understanding of fundamental business disciplines as

well as highly-developed skills in the specific functions of the

HR office.

YU’s master’s degree program in human resource management

is designed to provide practical, career-focused training that

prepares students to make significant contributions to their

organizations.

The program imparts a deep understanding of the importance

to the enterprise of HR systems that fully support corporate

strategies and has been carefully designed to develop and

enhance skills in analysis, workforce planning and management.

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PROGRAM AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

Graduates of the program will have a strategic orientation to HR management. They will be

prepared to assess organizational competencies and weaknesses in order to identify key

staffing needs to create and sustain a competitive advantage.

• They will be equipped to create, implement and manage HR systems to effectively recruit,

develop and retain staff at all levels within the organization, while promoting a high-

performance working environment.

• They will understand and be prepared to ensure compliance with the requirements of

the Saudi Labor Law and contribute to national goals for manpower development and

expanded employment opportunities.

• They will be sensitive to the range of ethical issues and considerations that apply to HR

management.

• They will demonstrate competence in the use of relevant information systems and the

application of both quantitative and qualitative approaches to measurement and

assessment.

• They will possess well-developed skills in interpersonal and business communications,

critical analysis, and problem solving.

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CURRICULUM

All of YU’s graduate programs in business require students to have a solid grounding in the

fundamental skills and disciplines essential for success in a business environment.

The foundation semester entails coursework in management, marketing, accounting, finance,

economics and statistics that provide students with the language, concepts and skills they will

utilize throughout their business studies and subsequent careers.

Foundation semester courses may be waived for students who have studied equivalent material

at the undergraduate level within the last five years with a grade of B or above from a licensed

or accredited college or university.

FOUNDATION SEMESTER Foundation semester courses are required for candidates lacking an academic background in

business administration or for those with a CGPA less than 3.04.0/ who have been conditionally

admitted to the program.

Foundation courses, which must be completed prior to any core or elective HRM offerings,

may be waived upon documentation of comparable coursework having been completed within

the previous five years from a licensed or accredited college or university with a grade of B or

above.

Foundation courses

Credit Hours

1.

BUS 505

Principles of Management *

2

2.

BUS 506

Principles of Marketing*

2

3.

BUS 507

Principles of Accounting*

2

4.

BUS 508

Principles of Finance*

2

5.

BUS 509

Introduction to Economics-Micro/Macro*

2

6.

BUS 510

Introduction to Statistics*

2

Total

12

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CORE COURSES:

Independent of the foundation semester, the MHRM program entails 14 courses for a total of 42 credit

hours – 33 credits coming from 11 required core courses and 9 credits from the student’s choice of

three electives from among the various offerings provided.

For students who take a full load of four courses every semester, it is possible to complete

the entire program in four semesters (two years), or even more quickly if they choose summer

coursework when available.

Typically, a semester’s four course offerings are taught in such a way as to encourage and

facilitate the development of complementary human resources management skills. With this in

mind, the four courses entail a common project that requires students to integrate and apply

the range of concepts and analytical tools they have studied.

YU’s MHRM curriculum and learning outcomes have been carefully designed to prepare

graduates to undertake meaningful decision-making roles in their organizations.

The program’s approach throughout is to link theory to practice through the use of case studies

with an emphasis upon critical analysis and problem solving. Below you can find the list of YU-

MHRM core courses:

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Core Courses

Credit

Hours

Code/number

Course title

1.

HRM 501

Introduction to Human Resources Management

3

2.

MGT 503

Management & Leadership

3

3.

MGT 505

Business Ethics

3

4.

HRM 503

Human Resources Information System

3

5.

MGT 526

Organizational Theory and Behavior

3

6.

HRM 520

HR Staffing

3

7.

HRM 522

Labor Law and Civil Service Law

3

8.

HRM 524

Training & Development

3

9.

HRM 553

Compensation and Performance Management.

3

10.

HRM 555

HR Strategies

3

11.

HRM 557

Action Research /Work-based Project

3

Total

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ELECTIVE COURSES: Students choose three courses (9 credits) from the following list, which may be updated as

circumstances require.

Core Courses

Credit

Hours

Code/number

Course title

1.

HRM 511

International Human Resource Management

3

2.

MGT 505

Strategic Management

3

3.

HRM 526

Job Analysis and Job Design

3

4.

HRM 540

Managing a Diverse Workforce

3

5.

ECON 522

Manpower Economics

3

6.

MGT 510

Corporate Social Responsibility

3

Elective courses (9)

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STUDY PLAN

Foundation Semester

Credit

Hours

Code/number

Course title

1. BUS 505

Principles of Management 2

2. BUS 506

Principles of Marketing 2

3. BUS 507

Principles of Accounting 2

4. BUS 508

5. BUS 509

Principles of Finance 2

Introduction to Economics 2

6. BUS 510

Introduction to Statistics 2

Total 12

First Semester

Credit Hours

1.

2.

HRM 501 Introduction to Human Resources Management 3

MGT 503 Management & Leadership 3

3.

MGT 505 Business ethics 3

4.

HRM 503 Human Resources Information System 3

Total 12

Second Semester

Credit Hours

1.

MGT 526 Organizational Theory and Behavior 3

2.

HRM 52O HR Staffing 3

3.

4.

HRM 522 Labor Law and Civil Service Law 3

Elective I 3

Total 12

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Foundation Semester

Credit

Hours

Code/number

1. HRM 524

Training and development 3

2. HRM 553

Performance Management 3

3. Elective II

3

4. Elective III

3

Total

12

Fourth Semester

Credit

Hours

Code/number

1. HRM 555

HR Strategies 3

2. HRM 557

Action Research /Work-based Project 3

Total 6

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS TOEFL score of 513 is a minimum requirement for a candidate to demonstrate his English

proficiency.


Candidates for admission to the YU MHRM program must have completed a four-year


of 3.0 / 4.0.

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in business administration or Human Recourse Management

may be admitted to the program with a deficient CGPA (as low as 2.5 / 4.0) provided that they

achieved grades of 3.0 / 4.0 or above in their business / HR coursework.




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program.

As English is the language of instruction for the MHRM, applicants must provide evidence

of having achieved a TOEFL score of 513 within the previous three years. Students may be

conditionally admitted with TOEFL 480, but will be required to achieve TOEFL 513 in order to

be fully admitted.





Entering students without undergraduate training in business administration or whose

preparation was in a language other than English may be required to register for foundation

semester courses as a condition of admittance to the program.








Admission Test (GMAT).

In addition, students may be required to complete a non-credit earning 8 week internship prior

to graduation from the MHRM program.

APPLICATION PROCESS




• A one-page letter explaining their reasons for seeking admission to

YU –Postgraduate Directorate



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• A current CV

• (Applicants may be requested to submit an employer’s letter certifying their work experiences.)

YU admits students on semester basis. Students may enter the program at either in the first

semester that’s normally starts in September, or in the second semester that starts normally

late January.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must ear n a minimum grade of 2.5 / 4.0 in every course with an overall

CGPA of 3.0 / 4.0 in order to qualify for the MHRM degree.

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