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Executive Master in Human Resource Management

Executive MasterExecutive MasterEHRM

Executive Master in Human Resource Management

Faculty

الاقتصاد والادارة

Department

إدراة الموارد البشرية

Duration

سنتان

Language

اللغة الإنجليزية

About the Program

The Executive Master’s in Human Resource Management (EHRM) at the Faculty of Economics and Administration, King Abdulaziz University, is a professional program delivered on weekends and spans four semesters (and can be completed within two years). It focuses on equipping HR practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to excel in HRM through modern coursework that integrates the Saudi context with the latest global best practices. The program comprises 33 credit hours distributed across taught courses and a research project, supporting practical application and leadership capability development. The program has also achieved CIPD professional accreditation as the first program in Saudi Arabia to obtain this accreditation, and it is also accredited by AACSP. In addition, the program is classified by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.

Vision & Mission

Vision

The Executive Human Resource Management (EHRM) program aims to be a transformative force in the region, equipping professionals and entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to excel in human resource management.

Mission

To develop HR professionals who excel in the dynamic field of Human Resource Management.

Program Goals

1To possess comprehensive theoretical and practical HRM knowledge.
2To be effective communicators when articulating HRM concepts, ideas, and issues to diverse stakeholders.
3To exhibit critical and analytical thinking abilities for assessing HRM challenges.
4To embody ethical principles as HRM decision-makers and practitioners.

Learning Outcomes

Exhibit proficiency in key HRM functions, practices, and procedures
Demonstrate effective written communication skills when conveying HRM issues to diverse stakeholders
Deliver high quality professional oral presentations
Build up HRM-related documents.
Critically evaluate HRM strategies and policies.
Apply ethical principles and values in HRM decision-making and professional practices.

Graduate Attributes

A strong professional identity aligned with CIPD standards: Graduates demonstrate an HR practitioner mindset grounded in professional standards and conduct.Data-driven practice: Graduates use data and evidence to analyze HR issues and develop practical, actionable recommendations.Leadership capability and change management: Graduates can empower teams, influence stakeholders, and lead transformation and improvement initiatives in the workplace.Focus on impact and value: Graduates link HR initiatives to performance, outcomes, and employee experience, and measure impact clearly.Ethical and responsible decision-making: Graduates demonstrate strong commitment to ethics, governance, fairness, and confidentiality in HR practice.Strategic partnering and influential communication: Graduates communicate HR concepts effectively and engage leaders and stakeholders with clarity and persuasion.Advanced competence across HR functions: Graduates demonstrate strong theoretical and practical capability, including developing professional HR policies and documentation.Critical and analytical problem-solving: Graduates critically evaluate HR strategies and policies and propose realistic solutions aligned with the Saudi context and global best practices.

Career Opportunities

Human Resources Director, Talent Acquisition Director, Training and Development Director, Compensation and Benefits Director, Organizational Development Director, Workforce Planning Director, Employee Relations Director, Human Resources Operations Director, Human Resources Consultant, Human Capital Consultant.

Study Plans & Courses

Accreditations

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business(AACSB)

Executive Master in Human Resource Management

Executive MasterExecutive MasterEHRM

Executive Master in Human Resource Management

Faculty

الاقتصاد والادارة

Department

إدراة الموارد البشرية

Duration

سنتان

Language

اللغة الإنجليزية

About the Program

Vision & Mission

Vision

Mission

To develop HR professionals who excel in the dynamic field of Human Resource Management.

Program Goals

1To possess comprehensive theoretical and practical HRM knowledge.
2To be effective communicators when articulating HRM concepts, ideas, and issues to diverse stakeholders.
3To exhibit critical and analytical thinking abilities for assessing HRM challenges.
4To embody ethical principles as HRM decision-makers and practitioners.

Learning Outcomes

Exhibit proficiency in key HRM functions, practices, and procedures
Demonstrate effective written communication skills when conveying HRM issues to diverse stakeholders
Deliver high quality professional oral presentations
Build up HRM-related documents.
Critically evaluate HRM strategies and policies.
Apply ethical principles and values in HRM decision-making and professional practices.

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Executive Master in Human Resource Management

Executive Master in Human Resource Management

About the Program

Vision & Mission

Vision

Mission

Program Goals

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes

Career Opportunities

Study Plans & Courses

Accreditations

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Executive Master in Human Resource Management

Executive Master in Human Resource Management

About the Program

Vision & Mission

Vision

Mission

Program Goals

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes

Career Opportunities

Study Plans & Courses

Accreditations

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