The Doctor of Philosophy Program in Human Resource Management is designed to explore and challenge the latest thinking of expert human resource theorists while conducting your own doctoral research to advance the field of human resources. This human resource management PhD is designed to prepare you to lead, consult or teach in the field of human resources within a complex and global business environment. You will explore and create practical solutions to real-world problems, and prepare yourself to think beyond traditional business boundaries to become a strategic business partner in leading and managing your organization's human assets. Individuals who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or faculty positions in the field of human resources and employee development.
The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business by making strategically adroit linkages between theory and practice. Learners gain the skills to meet that need through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world’s leading organizations, review of classic and cutting-edge theory and research, and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, assess, understand and communicate strategically critical knowledge. Throughout history the challenge to managers has been to manage the organization's human resources to achieve peaceful, productive and profitable organizational outcomes.
In today's highly competitive business environment, the roles and responsibilities of human resource professionals have become increasingly critical for corporate success. Human resource management (HRM) professionals must understand human resource issues and management trends in a competitive global economy as well as a broad spectrum of Bahamian and international employment legislation.
This program enhances the skills of those already working in the field of HRM as well as those interested in pursuing a career in this field. The program's accelerated executive format is especially geared toward working professionals, specifically customized to equip HR managers with the tools to meet effectively the challenges of an ever-changing business climate. The curriculum provides advanced education in human resource management and industrial relations issues, effective negotiations, managing organizational change, training and development, health and safety, and Bahamian and international labor relations. A firm foundation in employment law and issues related to Bahamian Unions are provided, in order to assist HR managers in dealing with the increasing legal and regulatory requirements of their field.
- Industrial Relations Foundation
- Seminars in Contemporary HRM / IR Issues
- Seminars in Human Resource Management Foundations
- Effective Negotiations
- Managing Organizational Change
- Training and Development of Human Resources
- Internship in Human Resource Management
- Dissertation
