
Professional MBA
in Human Resources Management
Advance your career with a comprehensive 3–6 month, self‑paced MBA programme. 24 modules, 144 units across 8 progressive circles – from HR foundations, workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance, compensation, employee relations, culture, analytics, to the future of work. Expert‑led online support. Includes professional development training documents.
🟢 Circle 1 — Foundations of Human Resources Management
Module 1: Foundations of Human Resources Management
- 1. What Is Human Resources Management?
- 2. The Evolution of Human Resources Management
- 3. The Role and Functions of HR
- 4. HR and Organisational Performance
- 5. The HR Professional and Manager
- 6. The Strategic Human Resources Management Process
Module 2: Strategic Human Resources Management
- 1. Understanding Strategic HRM
- 2. HR Strategy and Business Strategy
- 3. Strategic HR Planning
- 4. Human Capital as a Strategic Resource
- 5. HR as a Source of Competitive Advantage
- 6. Aligning People Strategy with Organisational Goals
Module 3: HR Policies, Ethics and Professional Practice
- 1. HR Policies and Procedures
- 2. Professional Standards in HR
- 3. Ethics and Confidentiality
- 4. Fairness, Equality and Workplace Respect
- 5. HR Governance and Accountability
- 6. Developing an Effective HR Policy Framework
🔵 Circle 2 — Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition
Module 4: Workforce Planning and HR Forecasting
- 1. Understanding Workforce Planning
- 2. Workforce Demand and Supply
- 3. Labour Market Analysis
- 4. Workforce Forecasting
- 5. Skills Gap Analysis
- 6. Developing a Strategic Workforce Plan
Module 5: Job Analysis, Job Design and Competency Management
- 1. Understanding Job Analysis
- 2. Job Descriptions and Specifications
- 3. Job Design
- 4. Job Enrichment and Enlargement
- 5. Competency Frameworks
- 6. Skills and Competency Mapping
Module 6: Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
- 1. Recruitment Strategy
- 2. Internal and External Recruitment
- 3. Employer Branding
- 4. Recruitment Channels and Digital Recruitment
- 5. Candidate Sourcing and Screening
- 6. Building a Talent Acquisition Strategy
Module 7: Selection, Interviewing and Onboarding
- 1. Employee Selection
- 2. Application and Screening Processes
- 3. Structured and Competency-Based Interviews
- 4. Selection Tests and Assessment Centres
- 5. Reference and Background Checks
- 6. Employee Onboarding and Integration
🟣 Circle 3 — Employee Performance and Development
Module 8: Performance Management
- 1. Understanding Performance Management
- 2. Performance Standards and Objectives
- 3. Key Performance Indicators
- 4. Performance Appraisal Systems
- 5. Performance Feedback and Coaching
- 6. Managing Underperformance
Module 9: Learning and Development
- 1. Strategic Learning and Development
- 2. Training Needs Analysis
- 3. Learning Methods and Delivery
- 4. Workplace Training
- 5. Evaluation of Training Effectiveness
- 6. Developing an Organisational Learning Strategy
Module 10: Talent Management and Succession Planning
- 1. Understanding Talent Management
- 2. Identifying High-Potential Employees
- 3. Talent Development
- 4. Career Development
- 5. Succession Planning
- 6. Building a Sustainable Talent Pipeline
Module 11: Career Management and Employee Growth
- 1. Career Planning
- 2. Career Development Systems
- 3. Mentoring and Coaching
- 4. Professional Development
- 5. Internal Mobility and Promotion
- 6. Employee Growth and Retention
🟠 Circle 4 — Compensation, Rewards and Employee Retention
Module 12: Compensation and Reward Management
- 1. Understanding Compensation
- 2. Job Evaluation
- 3. Salary Structures
- 4. Pay and Performance
- 5. Benefits and Allowances
- 6. Designing a Competitive Reward System
Module 13: Employee Benefits and Total Rewards
- 1. Understanding Total Rewards
- 2. Financial Rewards
- 3. Non-Financial Rewards
- 4. Employee Benefits
- 5. Recognition Programmes
- 6. Designing a Total Rewards Strategy
Module 14: Employee Engagement and Retention
- 1. Understanding Employee Engagement
- 2. Drivers of Employee Engagement
- 3. Employee Motivation
- 4. Retention Strategies
- 5. Managing Employee Turnover
- 6. Building a High-Engagement Workplace
🔴 Circle 5 — Employee Relations and Workplace Management
Module 15: Employee Relations and Workplace Communication
- 1. Understanding Employee Relations
- 2. Employer-Employee Relationships
- 3. Workplace Communication
- 4. Grievance Handling
- 5. Conflict Resolution
- 6. Building Positive Employee Relations
Module 16: Industrial Relations and Collective Bargaining
- 1. Understanding Industrial Relations
- 2. Trade Unions and Employee Representation
- 3. Collective Bargaining
- 4. Negotiation and Labour Agreements
- 5. Industrial Disputes
- 6. Managing Employer-Union Relationships
Module 17: Employment Law and HR Compliance
- 1. Foundations of Employment Law
- 2. Employment Contracts
- 3. Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- 4. Workplace Policies and Compliance
- 5. Disciplinary and Termination Procedures
- 6. Managing Legal and Regulatory HR Risks
🟡 Circle 6 — Organisational Behaviour, Culture and Leadership
Module 18: Organisational Behaviour
- 1. Understanding Organisational Behaviour
- 2. Individual Behaviour at Work
- 3. Personality, Attitudes and Values
- 4. Motivation and Job Satisfaction
- 5. Group and Team Behaviour
- 6. Managing Behaviour for Organisational Effectiveness
Module 19: Organisational Culture and Change
- 1. Understanding Organisational Culture
- 2. Types and Levels of Culture
- 3. Culture and Employee Behaviour
- 4. Culture-Strategy Alignment
- 5. Managing Organisational Change
- 6. Building Change-Ready Organisations
Module 20: Leadership and People Management
- 1. Foundations of Leadership
- 2. Leadership Styles
- 3. Situational and Transformational Leadership
- 4. Emotional Intelligence
- 5. Coaching and Mentoring
- 6. Developing Effective People Leaders
🟤 Circle 7 — HR Analytics, Technology and Strategic Performance
Module 21: HR Analytics and Data-Driven HR
- 1. Introduction to HR Analytics
- 2. HR Metrics and Key Performance Indicators
- 3. Workforce Data Analysis
- 4. Employee Turnover and Retention Analytics
- 5. Predictive HR Analytics
- 6. Data-Driven HR Decision-Making
Module 22: Human Resource Information Systems and Digital HR
- 1. Understanding HR Information Systems
- 2. Digital Employee Records
- 3. HR Automation
- 4. E-Recruitment and Digital Onboarding
- 5. Artificial Intelligence in HR
- 6. Designing a Digital HR Strategy
⚫ Circle 8 — Strategic HR Leadership and Future of Work
Module 23: Strategic HR Leadership and Organisational Performance
- 1. The Strategic HR Leader
- 2. HR and Executive Decision-Making
- 3. HR Scorecards and Strategic Metrics
- 4. Measuring HR Contribution to Business Performance
- 5. Building High-Performance Organisations
- 6. HR as a Strategic Business Partner
Module 24: Future of Work, Global HR and Sustainable People Strategy
- 1. The Future of Work
- 2. Remote and Hybrid Workforce Management
- 3. Global Human Resources Management
- 4. Diversity, Inclusion and Workforce Wellbeing
- 5. Sustainability and Responsible HR
- 6. Emerging HR Trends and the Future of People Management
💰 Programme Investment
Foreign: ₦175,685 – ₦351,370 per instalment
Foreign: ₦70,274 – ₦140,548 per instalment
Why choose the Professional MBA in Human Resources Management?
3–6 Month Comprehensive
Complete the MBA in 3–6 months – intensive, immersive learning with flexible pacing and 360+ hours of engagement.
Self‑Paced & Expert‑Led
Study on your own schedule, with direct expert support via WhatsApp for questions, case consultations, and guidance.
Comprehensive HR Coverage
From HR foundations, workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance, compensation, employee relations, culture, analytics, to the future of work – 8 circles, 24 modules, 144 units.
Strategic & Practical Frameworks
Integrates strategic HRM, HR analytics, organisational behaviour, employment law, and digital HR for real‑world people management.
Complete Training Documents
Receive handbooks, worksheets, action plans, assessment tools, and professional development resources to support your learning journey.
MBA (Non-Degree) Completion
Earn a prestigious MBA credential to elevate your career in HR leadership, talent management, and strategic people operations.
📘 Professional Development Training Documents
1. Programme Overview
- Course Handbook / Programme Guide
- Training Syllabus & Curriculum
- Programme Schedule / Calendar
2. Learning Materials
- Lecture Notes / Module Manuals
- Presentation Slides (PowerPoint)
- Reading Materials / Articles
3. Practical Application Tools
- Mastery Worksheets
- Case Study Exercises
- Simulation / Practical Tasks
4. Personal Development Tools
- Personal Action Plan
- Goal Setting Templates
- Reflection Journals / Logbooks
5. Assessment & Evaluation
- Pre‑Assessment / Diagnostic Test
- Continuous Assessment Tasks
- Practical Skills Checklists
- Final Assessment / Examination
- Competency Evaluation Rubrics
6. Workplace Readiness Tools
- Internship / Logbook (if applicable)
- Professional Code of Conduct
- Workplace Behaviour Guidelines
- Job Role Competency Framework
7. Certification & Completion
- Certificate of Completion
- Transcript or Record of Achievement
- Performance Summary Report (optional)
- Recommendation Letter (optional for top performers)
8. Communication & Support
- Instructor Contact Information Sheet
- Feedback Forms
- Participant Support Guidelines
- FAQ Document
📌 Learn → Practice → Reflect → Apply → Assess → Certify
A complete professional development programme should follow this cycle.🎯 Key Insight
A strong professional training programme is not defined by lectures alone, but by:
Worksheets (reflection) • Action plans (execution) • Assessments (measurement) • Practical tools (real‑world application)
Lead people strategy with confidence – in just 3–6 months
This Professional MBA (Non-Degree) gives you a comprehensive grounding in human resources management – from foundations, workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance, compensation, employee relations, culture, analytics, to the future of work. Across 8 circles, 24 modules, and 144 units, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to drive impact in HR leadership. Enrol today and receive your complete training package.
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