Human Resources Master's Degree | Program Description

Overview | Curriculum | Career Opportunities | Master's in Human Resources Application | Executive Education in Human Resources Application

The School offers an assortment of graduate courses dealing with employment, human resources, and/or industrial relations subjects. This enables students a diversity of choices for their elective credits. Moreover, with the School's approval, students may earn elective credits by completing appropriate graduate courses in other academic units at MSU.

In addition, it may be possible to transfer up to six semester credits of graduate work from another graduate degree program provided the courses are related to work and/or employment matters, were taken in the recent past, and the student received a grade of 3.0 or higher. Such transfer must be approved by the School.

Students will find paper and electronic resources in MSU’s library and computer center. Many courses use instructional, statistical, and/or word processing software packages to teach aspects of organizational behavior, to analyze compensation models and to acquaint students with workplace computer applications in human resource information systems.

In addition, all students gain a significant exposure to topics in international labor relations and human resources. Each required course in the MHRLR program, as well as many elective courses, will cover at least one topic related to global issues. The topics covered may include international salary and fringe benefit policies, staffing and training for international organizations, cross cultural negotiations, the implications of national culture for organizations, international laws addressing employment, and the impact of global competition on the employment relationship. Students interested in an in depth exposure to international labor relations can also enroll in LIR 854, International IR/HR Systems. This course compares the institutions and labor relations practices of a number of advanced industrialized market economies.

Classes

Classes for the Fall 2009 term begin on 5th September.  If you have not yet confirmed your attendance, please do so as soon as possible by contacting:
Professor Mark Anstey
Michigan State University Dubai
Dubai International Academic City
Block 10, Ground Floor
P.O. Box 345001
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Telephone: 971 4 4361500
Email: ansteyma@msu.edu

Lecture schedule

Four classes will be offered this semester:

  • LIR824   HR Strategies and Decisions (Prof Mark Anstey)
  • LIR823   Organizational Behaviour (Prof Jim Dulebohn)
  • LIR825   Compensation (Prof Jim Dulebohn)
  • LIR891   Independent Study (Prof Mark Anstey)
Books

The set book for LIR824 has arrived and may be purchased for AED450 . It is by Fisher, Schoenfeldt and Shaw and is entitled  ‘Human Resource Management’ (6th ed).  If you wish to pick up one of these books from MSU Dubai before classes begin, or wish us to send one to you by Aramax please call Ms Sandra Sison (971-4-436-1500) to make arrangements for this. Professor Dulebohn is bringing texts for his classes with him.

Fees payment

At the graduate level fees are levied according to the classes for which you register. A class of three credits is priced at AED10950 – two will cost AED21900 and three, AED32850. Fees are generally payable in advance of the start of the semester, but if you need to spread payment over the semester you should contact Ms Nancy Abu Eida to make arrangements by phone (971-4-436-1500) or e-mail (abun@msu.edu). All fees must be paid before the end of the semester.

Residence

MSU has secured accommodation at the Etisalat Training Centre just 15 minutes from Dubai International Academic City. This is a very well appointed student residence, with extensive sporting facilities, a swimming pool, communal rooms, and a restaurant for the purchase of cooked meals. It is a wireless environment. A shuttle service to and from the campus will be provided several times each day. The cost for a shared room is AED15000 per semester, and AED25000 for single accommodation. If you wish to make use of this housing please contact Ms Nancy Abu Eida, the MSU Dubai Financial officer, after the 15th August by phone (971-4-436-1500) or e-mail (abun@msu.edu).

Visas

You will find information on visas on the Visa Requirements page located under both 'Future Students' and 'Current Students'.

Administration / guest applications

If you have been accepted as a Track Two (Executive Education) student, please complete the Guest Application at https://admissions.msu.edu/application/dubaicertapplication.asp

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Dr. Mark Anstey, Program Chair, by telephone (971 4 4361500) or e-mail (ansteyma@msu.edu).