Master in Strategic Human Resource Management
UNIRAZAK ( Universiti Tun Abdul Razak) · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Master in Strategic Human Resource Management at UNIRAZAK is designed for ambitious leaders who want to transform how organisations attract, develop, and retain talent. The programme goes beyond theory to build strategic HR expertise and leadership impact across private corporations, public institutions, and global enterprises.
You study advanced modules in strategic human resource management, recruitment and selection, occupational safety and health, Malaysian employment law, compensation management, performance management, and research methodology (or case research methods), plus specialist courses such as human capital development and talent management and international human resource management.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Managing Recruitment and Selection
- Management of Occupational Safety and Health
- Malaysian Employment Law
- Compensation Management
- Performance Management
- Research Methodology OR Case Research Methods
- Human Capital Development and Talent Management
- International Human Resource Management
- Organisation Behaviour
- Organisational Development and Change
- Competitive Strategic Management
- Knowledge Management
Curriculum
Total programme credits: 42 credit hours. Core courses total 30 credit hours and elective courses total 12 credit hours (choose any FOUR electives).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 4 core courses + research methodology/case research methods | Strategic Human Resource Management | 6 | 30 |
| Managing Recruitment and Selection | 6 | |||
| Management of Occupational Safety and Health | 6 | |||
| Malaysian Employment Law | 6 | |||
| Research Methodology OR Case Research Methods | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | 3 core courses + research project + 4 electives | Compensation Management | 6 | 42 |
| Performance Management | 6 | |||
| Industrial Relations Management | 6 | |||
| Research Project | 6 | |||
| Human Capital Development and Talent Management (elective) | 3 | |||
| International Human Resource Management (elective) | 3 | |||
| Organisational Behaviour (elective) | 3 | |||
| Organisational Development and Change (elective) | 3 | |||
| Total | Core courses plus elective courses | 42 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build strategic, board-level HR capabilities through Strategic Human Resource Management, helping you move toward senior HR leadership roles.
- You become stronger in talent acquisition and workforce planning for roles like Recruitment Specialist by studying Managing Recruitment and Selection.
- You develop the competence to lead people-systems with a measurable performance focus, preparing you for Performance Management and HR analytics-led decision making.
- You strengthen your ability to design pay and reward systems through Compensation Management, supporting progression into Compensation and Benefits Advisor roles.
- You gain practical credibility for employee relations and compliance roles by covering Malaysian Employment Law and Industrial Relations Management.
- You prepare for workplace risk and people safety leadership by studying Management of Occupational Safety and Health, supporting careers as a Safety and Health Manager.
Employability rate
For graduates of Strategic Human Resource Management in Malaysia, an estimated employability rate is around 82% and an estimated unemployment rate is about 18%, reflecting steady demand for HR leadership and specialist HR functions.
Overall, this suggests a relatively stable career outlook for qualified HR professionals, especially for applicants who can demonstrate practical experience alongside their master-level HR strategy training.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants must hold a recognized bachelor’s degree (or equivalent). For this programme, the university states a minimum pass with CGPA 2.75 or equivalent; if CGPA is 2.50 to below 2.75, applicants may be considered with a minimum of 2 years’ working experience in a relevant field. If CGPA is below 2.50, applicants may be considered with a minimum of 5 years’ working experience in a relevant field. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet UNIRAZAK’s English proficiency requirement for this master’s programme. You may demonstrate proficiency through IELTS Academic, TOEFL (paper-based or iBT), Cambridge First English (FCE), PTE Academic, or by completing a recognized first degree taught in English medium. If you meet the alternative route using FCE through UNIRAZAK’s Centre for English Language (CEL), it must be within 12 months from the date of entry and is supported by a conditional offer letter.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
Proof of financial resources
For international student visa processing, you should be prepared to show that you can cover tuition and living costs while studying in Malaysia. UNIRAZAK also provides guidance for the visa approval process through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) after you receive your offer letter.
- Budget for tuition and living costs for your study period in Malaysia (as part of your student pass/visa documentation process).
- Bank and financial documents may be requested during EMGS/eVAL processing as you submit your student pass application.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | July - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | July - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | July - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your eligibility documents
Review the programme entry requirements for international applicants, including the bachelor’s degree CGPA rule and the English proficiency alternatives (IELTS Academic, TOEFL, FCE, PTE Academic, CEFR B2, or an English-medium first degree). Check that your certificates and transcripts are complete and ready to upload in the requested format. If you will rely on the working-experience pathway, ensure you have documents to support your relevant experience.
Submit the application online
Submit your application through UNIRAZAK’s official online application flow during the published intake period. Complete the required fields and upload clear soft copies of your documents, including your passport, academic documents, and English proficiency evidence (or English-medium degree support). Pay any required application payment as instructed in the application process before submitting.
Receive your offer and complete the next steps for student pass processing
After you receive your offer letter, follow UNIRAZAK’s guidance for the student pass visa process. UNIRAZAK states that international students must apply for the student pass via the university’s Office of International Student Affairs (OIA), and the application is submitted to Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) for electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL) processing. UNIRAZAK also advises not to enter Malaysia until the electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL) is approved.