MASTER IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES PROGRAM
Course Syllabus (Tentative)
Course Title: Human Resource Management (HRM)
Credit: 3 (45 hours)
Faculty: Mr. Rong Chhorng
Course Description
The concept of sustainable development cannot ignore the important role of “good governance”. As an aspect of good governance, the effectiveness of human resource management has strong impact on the successful operation of organizations working in any development fields. In order to meet the challenges of improving service delivery and organizational outcomes, managers inside NGOs and Royal Government of Cambodia alike must possess critical and practical skills and be aware of tools to address opportunities and challenges. Therefore, this course is vital to both the human resource professionals and the line managers since it serves as a comprehensive foundation for all aspects of human resource planning, recruitment and selection, development, management, and consolidation.
Aims
In Cambodia, great transformations will undergo human resource management systems in the coming years, and the degree to which organizations and managers are able to manage human resource issues will determine their success in their fields. This course seeks to introduce MDS students to the essential role of human resource management within public and non-profit organizations. Moreover, it seeks to well equip the students with practical knowledge and skills on how human resources can be managed in order to ensure effective performances.
Main objectives
• To define the purpose and objective of human resource management. • To provide a conceptual and practical framework for a successful human resource strategy. • To develop necessary skills for human resource professionals and managers.
Methodology
Students taking this course are expected to read and analyze the assigned reading materials before they come to