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Master of Business Administration – Human Resource Management

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36Credits
2Duration of the program
$210Price

Official Name of the Program	Master of Business Administration – Human Resource Management
Official Degree Level	Master of Business Administration
Price per Credit	$210
Campuses Availability	Hadat–Baabda; Nabi Ayla–Zahlé; Mejdlaya–Zgharta

Program Objectives

The goal of the Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management is to provide a learning experience that can be transformed into tangible everyday practice in developing human resources (HR). Learners will understand and apply effective management techniques in HR to achieve business success, including labor law frameworks and employee compensation management.

This program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to help organizations effectively manage their human capital and build their capabilities. Students will learn how to constructively search for, recruit, retain, and develop talent while fostering team spirit, productivity, and loyalty. Graduates will be prepared to lead HR departments in diverse and international workplaces, inspiring and leading the workforce while aligning career paths with individual abilities, skills, needs, personal drives, and future aspirations. The emphasis will be on practical applications, case studies, and engaging simulations that integrate active forms of applied learning.

Eligibility

Students eligible for this program are those who have successfully completed an undergraduate academic program in business administration (i.e. holders of a Bachelor’s degree) and wish to pursue graduate studies in one of the concentrations offered within this advanced Master’s degree program.

Teaching Methods

The teaching methods of the different modules and courses at the Antonine School of Business (ASB) are based on a curricular perspective, mainly targeting knowledge building as well as competency and skill development. These methodologies prioritize course content and are not restricted to a single teaching pattern, promoting a learning environment that embraces a social constructivist approach.

Faculty members are keen on the process of transmission and acquisition of course content. Moreover, the knowledge construction process systematically takes precedence over all other aspects. The epistemological position of instructors takes into account the diverse economic and social backgrounds of learners.

Evaluation Process

The assessment system for course modules at the ASB allows students to progress at their own pace while considering the overall learning progress of the group. Assessment modalities are centered around 3 main categories: diagnostic, formative, and summative. The learning assessment is mainly conducted through continuous written tests throughout the academic semester. Partial examinations provide students with opportunities to redefine their progress and adjust their academic performance accordingly.

Courses include projects and research work prepared individually or in groups. Oral presentation and communication skills are often emphasized, taking precedence over other assessment modalities in various practical teaching units. The evaluation process ends with a summative assessment, where students take final examinations for each subject at the end of each academic semester.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Common to the Master Program

MSG1: Analyze the dynamics and functioning of organizations, including decision-making processes and strategic adaptability.
MSG2: Analyze the business environment of organizations.
MSG3: Develop and implement business strategies that support and enhance sustainability, competitiveness, and long-term growth.
MSG4: Demonstrate managerial competencies and ethical leadership to effectively take on senior responsibilities in administration, decision-making, and organizational strategy.
MSG5: Cultivate entrepreneurial skills and teamwork through participation in collaborative and innovative projects that foster creativity and strategic business thinking.

Specific to the Program

MHR1: Graduates will be capable of assuming semi-senior to senior roles in various management fields, particularly in human capital management, and will acquire fundamental skills for establishing their own businesses if desired.
MHR2: Analyze the strategic role of human capital in driving organizational performance and competitive advantage.
MHR3: Apply leadership theories, motivation strategies, and effective interpersonal communication skills to enhance collaboration, employee engagement, and organizational culture.
MHR4: Design and implement effective talent management practices, including recruitment, development, and retention strategies.
MHR5: Evaluate compensation, benefits, and performance management systems to ensure fairness, alignment with organizational goals, and compliance with labor regulations.
MHR6: Critically assess contemporary challenges in human capital management, such as digital transformation, remote work, diversity, and changing labor market trends.

Job Prospects

The jobs targeted by this program include the following management responsibilities and functions:

Human capital development functions (motivation, leadership, etc.)
Talent search and recruitment
Compensation and benefits management (salary scale, rewards, etc.)
Training and development
Career planning and employee promotion
Management consultancy in human capital

Program Structure

Common Courses

Code	Course	Credits
ECON 202-EC00	Advanced Microeconomics and Quantitative Techniques Advanced Microeconomics and Quantitative Techniques ECON 202-EC00 3 The objective of this course is to examine the behavior of individuals (consumers and producers) in different market structures: pure competition market, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition. It studies as well the case of externalities and explains how firms in a perfectly competitive market behave differently in the short run and the long run. It shows the different price discrimination policies applied by monopoly and the public policies that can limit the inefficiency of the monopolistic market. In this course, students will study the different strategies that oligopolistic firms undertake to maximize their profit and have a discussion on how externalities can make competitive markets inefficient. The course relies on classroom discussion, participation, case analysis, and problem-solving.	(3 Cr.)
MGMT 202-EC00	Decision Making for Business and Strategic Choices Decision Making for Business and Strategic Choices MGMT 202-EC00 3 This course is designed to help business students understand some of the greatest challenges that organizations face today – the effective and efficient methods for implementing strategies in organizations. It is imperative that students understand what strategic management deals with, in order to help them understand management strategies that will fit organizational goals. They will also be able to understand and use various organizational principles.	(3 Cr.)
MRCH 201-EC00	Research Methods in Business Research Methods in Business MRCH 201-EC00 3 This course introduces Business students to a clear, complete, and systematic scientific research approach from a methodological and epistemological point of view. It explains how to formulate a research question and how to build and elaborate on the theoretical framework of the project. Also, it discusses the main methodologies of data collection and the different techniques for analyzing the results. Finally, it introduces the student to the best techniques for structuring and communicating the results of the research.	(3 Cr.)
ECON 203-EC00	Advanced Macroeconomics Advanced Macroeconomics ECON 203-EC00 3 The objective of this course is to enable students to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the empirical and theoretical issues involved in analyzing the economic situation. The advanced concepts of macroeconomic theory will be presented in this course, especially those related to an open economy and the differences that the economic policy can have between the short run and the long run. The aggregate demand, IS-LM model, Mundell-Fleming model with exchange rate regimes, aggregate supply, and short-run tradeoff between inflation and unemployment will be discussed in details in this course.	(3 Cr.)
ECON 201-EC00	Legal Environment and Tax Regulations Legal Environment and Tax Regulations ECON 201-EC00 3 The course provides a solid background in Lebanese commercial law, civil law, code of civil procedures, labor law, and taxation law. Topics include the courts' system, contracts, property sales, commercial instruments, partnerships, corporations, commercial representation, franchise contracts, banking operations, labor law, and social security provisions. The course also covers the main rules governing the Lebanese income tax legislation.	(3 Cr.)
MGMT 213-EC00	Organizational Change and Global Strategy Organizational Change and Global Strategy MGMT 213-EC00 3 This course will explore key theoretical models in change and shift management. It will take a closer look at change management and the need to understand the important aspects of dealing with change. This course will give students a global outlook on management practices and strategies, preparing them to work both locally and internationally. Today's organizations are facing challenges in shifting from traditional management practices to modern management systems at both the local and international levels.	(3 Cr.)

Major Courses

Code	Course	Credits
MGMT 222-EC00	Interpersonal Communication and ESI Interpersonal Communication and ESI MGMT 222-EC00 3 This course focuses on interpersonal communication and emotional and social intelligence (ESI) theories in relation to understanding, developing communication, and EI in the workplace. It highlights methods that are used to create positive and productive worksite conditions and support individual employee success.	(3 Cr.)
MGMT 221-EC00	Rewards and Benefits Design Rewards and Benefits Design MGMT 221-EC00 3 This course examines the compensation and benefits functions within the organizational structure and ways they impact the management function. Topics include job analysis, surveys, wage scales, incentives, benefits, HRIS systems, and pay delivery administration. Students design a compensation and benefits program as a course outcome. Employee benefits program design, development, and planning remain among the most complex tasks HR managers face.	(3 Cr.)
MGMT 223-EC00	Contemporary Challenges in HRM Contemporary Challenges in HRM MGMT 223-EC00 3 This course will cover important topics in current issues within Human Resource Management (HRM). Students will focus on employee relations, labour law (Lebanese law and comparisons with other countries), employee engagement and ethics, HRM technology, workplace bullying, and talent management. It will also cover important topics such as employee involvement, work-life balance, and downsizing.	(3 Cr.)
MGMT 220-EC00	Industrial and Organizational Psychology Industrial and Organizational Psychology MGMT 220-EC00 3 This course will introduce students to the major concepts of industrial and organizational psychology. Industrial and organizational psychology is the application of psychological research and theory to human interaction (both with other humans and human factors, or machines and computers) in the workplace. Organizational psychologists help institutions hire, manage, develop, support employees, and align employee efforts with business needs. Their work contributes to outcomes such as better talent to achieve the strategic goals of the organization, reduced turnover, increased productivity, and improved employee engagement.	(3 Cr.)

Senior Project

Code	Course	Credits
MGMT 501-EM10	Senior Project Senior Project MGMT 501-EM10 6 The Senior Project represents the capstone of the graduate program, that allows students to apply their acquired skills and techniques in management in a comprehensive manner. It allows them to consolidate and expand their knowledge on a topic of personal interest. The Senior Project can take the form of an academic research project (potentially serving as a foundation for future doctoral work), a feasibility study for a prospective venture, or a field project (such as revitalizing a company or diversifying its portfolio). Each Senior Project is guided by a qualified mentor who supports the student in developing a project that contributes meaningfully to the academic or professional community.	(6 Cr.)