Master of Science in Human Resources Management - Jamaica

The MSHRM Jamaica program has been suspended and is not accepting any new applicants.

The Chapman Graduate School of Business and the FIU College of Continuing and Professional Studies offer a Master of Science in Human Resources Management (MSHRM) program in Jamaica.

Modeled after the MSHRM degree program at the Chapman Graduate School, the MSHRM program in Jamaica is conducted at University College of the Caribbean (UCC) facilities in Kingston, located at 17 Worthington Avenue, Kingston 5, Jamaica.

The first MSHRM program in Jamaica began in September 2004.

Designed for Jamaican professionals, the fourteen-month MSHRM-Jamaica program consists of a single cohort. Both FIU's and UCC' graduate faculty teach the program's 12 courses.

UCC provides appropriate classroom facilities for the program while FIU, through the Chapman Graduate School and the College of Continuing and Professional Studies, provides the faculty. Course evaluations are conducted to monitor the quality of the program.

Highlights

The Master of Science in Human Resources Management—Jamaica (MSHRM) is designed to provide a solid understanding of the field of human resource management. It is grounded in the recognition that the human resource function is a key component of an organization's business strategy. It covers the most advanced, cutting-edge knowledge and practice of human resource management available in the United States and Jamaica.

While the program includes traditional human resource (HR) topics-like recruitment, staffing, and human resource development—it is unique in its strong focus on international human resource management, on the uses of information technology, and on change management. Its comprehensive curriculum also encompasses the content of and prepares participants for the most valued professional certification exams.

A majority of the students in our program are working HR professionals and, as a result, they are interested primarily in practical applications of the material. Our courses and instructors recognize student's interest in procedural ("how to") rather than declarative ("defined") knowledge. That's why experiential exercises, case studies, and other engaging and active forms of applied learning are a critical part of our program.

Unique Features

• earn your degree from the Chapman Graduate School of Business
• earn your degree without interrupting your career
• fourteen-month course of study, with classes held on Saturday evenings and Sundays
• proceed as a group in a lock-step, twelve-course program (36 credit-hours), which maximizes your learning experience
• tutoring both in the classroom and online
• comprehensive curriculum that prepares you for the most valued professional certification exams
• learn from an experienced and internationally-recognized faculty
• gain a one-year membership in the Society for Human Resource Management

Curriculum

Wellness Management
Critical Thinking in Human Resource Management
Employment Law and Human Resource Management
High Involvement Human Resource
International Human Resource Management
Labor Issues and Conflict Management
Human Resource Knowledge Management
Human Resource Management Metrics
Human Resource Strategy and Planning
Performance & Talent Management
Reward Systems Management
Staffing Organizations

Student Learning and Program Outcomes

At the Chapman Graduate School we care very deeply about how well we are accomplishing our mission, how our programs contribute to our overarching goals and how we assure that the institution conforms to specified industry and academic norms.  Consequently we are committed to measuring the effectiveness of our programs using a well defined Assurance of Learning process that ensures “accountability and transparency”.

Student Learning Outcomes

In recent times there has been a preponderance of student learning-based models which emphasize that Faculty should model the learning process in consultation with all our stakeholders.   Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) detail what we aim for our students to know, what they can actually do, and what are their vocational attitudes.  These are:

• LO1: Students should be able to independently develop and understand how to implement legally sustainable and ethical HR planning, recruitment, selection and retention processes; training programs; performance management and appraisal systems, feedback and disciplinary measures; implement compensation, benefit, and reward systems; and personnel policies and labor-management practices.
• LO2: Recognize opportunities and understand how to implement activities that foster constructive organizational change through commitment, motivation, teamwork, wellness, safety, and values.
• LO3: Contrast international HR practices across various cultures and recognize necessary adjustments for cross cultural differences.
• LO4: Utilize technology in HR practice.
• LO5: Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication, including presentation skills and interpersonal skills.
• LO6: Discuss the role of HR as a partner in the corporate strategy formulation and implementation.
• LO7: Critically analyze and form action plans to address HR operational issues and implement sound solutions.

Program Outcomes

Given our mission, this program has defined the benefits to students as you gain new knowledge, increase your skills, change your values, and modify your behavior through the following program outcomes:

• PO1: Graduating students are satisfied with program value and potential for career advancement.
• PO2: The program will admit well qualified students who will successfully complete the program.
• PO3: The curriculum is relevant, coherent, and improves skill development in human resouce management.
  
  Curriculum will be reviewed and updated.
  
  Feedback on the curriculum will come from several sources:
  
  
  1. Students
  2. Advisory board
  3. Faculty
  4. Program review

1. PO4: The program will provide quality instruction. 
2. PO5: The program will provide quality advising, program administration, academic and student support services, and facilities.
3. PO6: Maintain sufficient gross revenues to cover all program expenses and be self sustainable.
4. PO7: Graduating students will see an increase in salary as a result of obtaining degree.

Schedule

• thirty six credit-hours of coursework
• one course per four-week session
• classes held on Saturday evenings and Sundays
• time to completion is 14 months

Admissions

For admissions information see:

• General Requirements and Application Checklist and
• MSHRM - Jamaica Additional Requirements and Application Checklist

Application Deadlines

The program admits students every fall. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. The last day to submit a graduate application and supporting credentials is June 1st.

Tuition

Tuition for the MSHRM-Jamaica program is $15,000. It includes:

• books
• one-year membership in the Society for Human Resource Management
• access to Florida International University's on-line library
• career services workshop
• coffee breaks and lunch

All fees are subject to approval.

For more information

For more information please contact Zuzana Hlavacova, zuzana.hlavacova@fiu.edu. Or, from UCC, contact Stephanie Anderson, sanderson@uccjm.com or call 876-754-1521.

"With varied professorial styles, our professors provided the opportunity for learning through their lectures, by inviting local experts to lecture, by encouraging students to share their experiences and knowledge and by facilitating role-plays and group presentations. I continue to be amazed by how much I have learned in such a short time. I made many wonderful acquaintances and some friends. I am sure that, as we join the first cohort as graduates and as alumni, we will uphold the proud traditions of Florida International University and serve our country-Jamaica-which we love, well."

Hopeton McCatty
MSHRM - Jamaica 2006 Class President