Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Human Resource Management
Program Summary
Develop the professional, analytical and interpersonal competencies required to manage people, strengthen workplace performance and support organisational transformation. This interdisciplinary degree combines human resource management, organisational behaviour, employment relations, digital HR systems, workforce analytics, international business, leadership, communication, project management and applied research.
Program Overview
Purpose
To contribute to effective and sustainable organisational development by preparing competent, ethical and professionally grounded human resource practitioners capable of managing people, strengthening workplaces and supporting institutional performance.
Goal
To equip students with contemporary knowledge, practical skills and professional values in human resource management, employee relations, workforce planning, organisational behaviour, digital HR, leadership and evidence-based decision-making.
Developing People. Strengthening Workplaces. Transforming Organisations.
Every successful organisation depends on people who possess the right competencies, understand their responsibilities and are supported to perform at their best. Human resource management provides the systems, policies and professional practices through which organisations recruit talent, develop employees, manage performance, strengthen workplace relationships and prepare for future workforce needs.
The workplace is changing rapidly. Digital technologies, artificial intelligence, global competition, flexible working arrangements, changing employee expectations and new skills requirements are transforming how organisations manage their people. Digitalisation also increases the importance of continuous learning, reskilling and workforce adaptability.
The Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management at the Pan African Institute for Development – East and Southern Africa (PAID–ESA) prepares students to become competent and ethical HR practitioners capable of supporting both organisational performance and employee well-being.
Built upon more than 60 years of Pan-African academic experience, the programme combines human resource management, development studies, organisational behaviour, international business, statistics, operations research, digital HR applications, leadership, emotional intelligence, office management, communication and applied research.
Students learn through organisational case studies, HR tool-design exercises, digital applications, workforce-data analysis, recruitment and performance simulations, group projects and an independent research project. This applied approach helps students connect academic concepts to actual workplace challenges.
The programme reflects the contemporary understanding that people practice must be integrated across the employee lifecycle. Current professional frameworks include workforce planning, capability development, performance management, employee well-being, inclusion, flexible working, recruitment, data analysis and workplace regulation as fundamental areas of practice.
Students are also introduced to the growing role of workforce information and human-capital reporting. ISO 30414:2025 identifies workforce composition, diversity, productivity, health and well-being, leadership, engagement, ethics, recruitment, succession planning, turnover and skills development as important reporting areas.
Graduates leave the programme prepared to support recruitment, employee development, performance management, workplace communication, international HR operations, organisational projects and evidence-based decision-making across public, private and development-sector institutions.
At PAID–ESA, students become part of a Pan-African academic community committed to professional excellence, ethical leadership, decent work, human dignity and sustainable organisational development.
Empower People. Improve Performance. Shape the Future of Work.
Program Objectives
- 1Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to: Apply human resource management principles, theories and professional practices to recruitment, workforce planning, performance management, employee development and workplace relations.
- 2Use organisational information, digital HR applications and quantitative methods to support evidence-based workforce decisions and improve employee and institutional performance.
- 3Promote ethical leadership, inclusive workplaces, effective communication and organisational change within local, national and international work environments.
Expected Outcomes
- Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to: Explain the role and strategic importance of human resource management. Apply core HR theories and concepts to workplace situations. Support workforce planning and staffing processes. Develop job descriptions, selection tools and basic HR policies. Assist with recruitment, onboarding and employee retention. Support employee training and professional development. Apply performance-management principles and indicators. Communicate professionally with employees and organisational leaders. Use digital HR applications and information systems. Collect, analyse and present basic workforce data. Apply statistical and operational-research tools to organisational problems. Support international and cross-cultural HR practices. Apply emotional intelligence to employee relationships and leadership. Promote ethical, inclusive and respectful workplaces. Contribute to employee engagement and organisational culture. Support organisational projects and change initiatives. Conduct applied research on a workplace issue. Present evidence-based recommendations to organisational decision-makers.
Target Audience
- deal for holders of a recognised Bac+2 diploma seeking admission into Level Three (L3) to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, as well as junior HR and administrative professionals wishing to strengthen their competencies.
Program Details
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Pan African Institute for Development – East & Southern Africa (PAID-ESA)
Admission Requirements
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Financial Information
Programme Duration: 12 Months Programme Fees Description Amount Tuition Fee (Full Programme) XAF 900,000 ( USD 1,800) Registration Fee (one-time payment) XAF 70,000 (USD 140) Scholarship (for eligible applicants) 50% of the tuition fee Important: The registration fee is payable once only for the entire 12-month programme. Programme Cost After Scholarship Description Amount Tuition Fee XAF 900,000 (USD 1,800) Scholarship (50%) – XAF 450,000 (– USD 900) Net Tuition Fee XAF 450,000 (USD 900) Registration Fee XAF 70,000 (USD 140) Total Amount Payable XAF 520,000 (USD 1,040) Payment Options Payments may be made through any of the following methods: Bank Transfer Western Union MoneyGram Mobile Money Our Admissions Team will be pleased to assist you in selecting the most convenient payment option and guide you through the payment process. Contact and Admission Support For further information regarding admissions, payment arrangements, or application support, please contact us via: WhatsApp: +237 652 283 721 | +237 673 278 664 We look forward to receiving your application documents and welcoming you to the Pan African Institute for Development – East and Southern Africa (PAID–ESA).
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Prerequisites
- •No prior academic background in human resource management is required for Year One admission. A basic understanding of business, management, economics, communication, psychology, social sciences or information technology is advantageous but not mandatory. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in people management, workplace development, organisational performance, leadership, communication and ethical professional practice.