Mission of the HRM

"To inculcate in students an understanding of the theory, significance, knowledge, skills and practices of Human Resource Management so that they can gain and develop the necessary knowledge and skills to apply these understandings in the practical domain all the while keeping the mission consistent with the Institute."

About The Department

The Human Resources Management program will introduce the student to the principles and essentials of Human Resources Management, structure of Human Resources Management system and its environment. Such introduction is presented in two main subjects: Principles Of Management and Human Resources Management. Other subjects, such as Changes Management, Labor Relations, Human Resources Development, Performance Management and Compensation Management are more concerned with building the ability, skills and knowledge. The knowledge and skills gained by the student throughout the course will enable him to define the employment needs, build the Human potential, negotiate and encourage employees. At the completion of the program the student will be able to apply ways and means of problem-solving techniques and decision-making in the field of Human Resources Management. The program extends its boundaries to include complementary fields since other subjects in the department provides essential knowledge in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, the use of Computers in making administrative decisions and Strategy Building. The student will be also enlightened with a number of quantitative analysis tools provided by subjects such as Micro and Macro Economics and Quantitative Business Analysis.

This major is considered the gate to a variety of career opportunities due to the essential role of Human Resources in all types and forms of small or large, local or international, institutions and all administrative levels from executive director to a small retail project owner and all types of business from international industrial to web based business. Such importance is reflected by the fact that the burden of Saudization of employment in business sectors is laid on Human Resources executives. All this means a bright professional future filled with challenges. Job opportunities include Training Management, Service Sectors, Election and Training Department, Electronic Human Resources Management, Work Force Planning and recruitment in all fields. Therefore, a Human Resources Management graduate finds a variety of career opportunities locally and internationally. Nevertheless, profitable organizations are not the only area of practice; a Human Resources Management graduate can also find opportunities in non-profitable organizations such as public hospitals, universities government sectors and service institutions such as social service centers and rehabilitation centers.

The program of the College of Business Administration provides the ability to qualify students to work in Human Resources Management. Also the program allows the graduate to participate effectively in private projects. The Co-op training program at the college assists students to make the right choice of field of practice in Human Resources Management. The Bachelor program provides the chance for Human Resource management Diploma holders to continue and advance their career future to enter the world of professionals and experts.