It is a professional graduate program—often utilized as an Executive Master—designed to prepare specialized leaders for the local and global labor market.
Program Description
The program aims to develop advanced professional and analytical competencies in its graduates:
Strategic Mastery: Ability to design and implement human resource practices that align with organizational strategic planning to influence overall effectiveness.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Proficiency in identifying, diagnosing, and solving behavioral problems in the workplace using advanced theoretical foundations.
Research & Data Proficiency: Competence in quantitative and qualitative research, including empirical design, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
Ethical & Legal Governance: Mastery of the legal working environment in KSA and the ability to make judgments based on ethical and social responsibility.
Technical Integration: Ability to leverage Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to build and manage HR data requirements
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The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree through the regular or distance (affiliation) system from King Saud University or from any other recognized institution, with a minimum grade of Good.
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The applicant must obtain a minimum score of 4.5 in the IELTS Academic test or its equivalent.
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The applicant must have at least three (3) years of professional experience.
First Year – First Semester
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# |
Course Code |
Name |
No. of Study Units |
Activity |
Assessment GPA: (incl./excl.) |
Prerequisite |
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1 |
511 EBUS |
Human Capital Management |
3 (3+0) |
Lecture |
Included |
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2 |
510 EBUS |
Communication Skills for Executives |
3 (2+2) |
Lecture + Practical |
Included |
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3 |
512 EBUS |
Leadership & Change Management |
3 (2+2) |
Lecture + Practical |
Included |
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Total |
(9) Study Units |
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First Year – Second Semester
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# |
Course Code |
Name |
No. of Study Units |
Activity |
Assessment GPA: (incl./excl.) |
Prerequisite |
|
1 |
521 EBUS |
Statistics for Executives |
3 (2+2) |
Lecture + Practical |
Included |
|
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2 |
522 EBUS |
Using Design Thinking in Human Resources Management |
3 (2+2) |
Lecture + Practical |
Included |
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|
3 |
523 EBUS |
Human Resources Analytics |
3 (3+0) |
Lecture |
Included |
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Total |
(9) Study Units |
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Second Year – First Semester
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# |
Course Code |
Name |
No. of Study Units |
Activity |
Assessment GPA: (incl./excl.) |
Prerequisite |
|
1 |
531 EBUS |
Talent Management and Succession Planning |
3 (2+2) |
Lecture + Practical |
Included |
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2 |
532 EBUS |
Compensation and Benefits Management |
3 (2+2) |
Lecture + Practical |
Included |
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|
3 |
533 EBUS |
Managing Workforce Diversity |
3 (3+0) |
Lecture |
Included |
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Total |
(9) Study Units |
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Second Year – Second Semester
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# |
Course Code |
Name |
No. of Study Units |
Activity |
Assessment GPA: (incl./excl.) |
Prerequisite |
|
1 |
541 EBUS |
Strategic Human Resources Management |
3 (3+0) |
Lecture |
Included |
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2 |
542 EBUS |
Negotiations and Conflict Management |
3 (2+2) |
Lecture + Practical |
Included |
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3 |
543 EBUS |
Human Resources Applied Project |
6 (12+0) |
Lecture + Practical |
Pass/Fail |
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Total |
(12) Study Units |
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Program Overview
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Contact Admission
King Saud University