Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management - Summer Training Option

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management program at KFUPM aims to produce graduates who will play leading roles in managing and leading organizations, functioning effectively in HR-related positions in various contexts, both locally and globally.

Mission

The mission of the program focuses on producing leaders who can have a local and international impact, in line with KFUPM's mission to make a difference within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond in the fields of sciences, engineering, and business.

Program Educational Objectives

The undergraduate program in Human Resource Management is designed to graduate students who are expected to attain the following objectives within a few years of graduation:

• Ability to communicate business ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to function effectively as a member or leader of a team in performing group tasks in business and professional organizations.
• Ability to apply logic and exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to understand, analyze, and use quantitative data to make business decisions and/or solve business problems.
• Ability to recognize, understand, and evaluate ethical issues in business situations.
• Ability to use information technology as a business enabler.
• Ability to take initiative, show confidence, and exercise leadership in business and professional organizations.
• Awareness and understanding of cultural issues that impact business operations in a global society.
• Ability to apply functional area concepts and theories appropriately.
• HRM graduates will master the principles, concepts, policies, guidelines, and procedures needed for measuring and analyzing information for effective decision-making and for implementing and controlling plans for effective and efficient performance at the individual, team, and overall organizational levels.

Student Outcomes

By the time of graduation, Human Resource Management students will have the ability to:

• Identify leadership principles and problem-solving techniques.
• Identify principles and concepts related to data-driven decision-making approaches.
• Explain basic concepts, theories, and contemporary industry/societal practices in HRM.
• Effectively communicate their thoughts and ideas through oral communication.
• Prepare complete, clear, and concise written reports conveying complex information effectively.
• Drive innovation and effective change through creative problem-solving and identifying growth opportunities.
• Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make sound business decisions that consider immediate and future implications.
• Analyze and interpret relevant data to make informed decisions in various business situations.
• Analyze HRM problems and develop appropriate plans/strategies for addressing them.
• Work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive team to achieve common goals.
• Identify potential ethical and sustainability frameworks to develop effective solutions.
• Identify sustainability and ethical issues and apply these as lenses in developing HRM solutions.

Degree Awarded

BSc

Duration

4 Years + 1 prep year required

Admission Requirements

SAT Track

• The applicant must be a high school graduate or international school graduate.
• A minimum SAT score of 1350 is required to apply.
• SAT scores must be directly sent to King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals from the SAT Test Center.

Early Admission Track

• Students must be Saudi nationals or Non-Saudi with a Saudi mother.
• The student must currently be in the final year of high school.
• An English language proficiency test is mandatory, with a minimum score of 55 in the STEP test or its equivalent in TOEFL or IELTS.

Regular Admission Track

• The applicant must be a high school graduate or international school graduate.
• The student must submit a General Aptitude Test (Qudrat) score and an Achievement Test (Tahisili) score.
• The student must submit an English language test and obtain a score of 55 or above in the STEP test or its equivalent in the TOEFL or IELTS tests.

Olympiad Winners Admissions Track

• The applicant must be a high school graduate or international school graduate.
• Students should be Saudi nationals or non-Saudis with a Saudi mother.
• Students must have achieved a winning position in specified International Olympiad competitions.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management - Summer Training Option program includes:

General Studies Requirements

• English: ENGL 101, 102, 214 (9 credit hours)
• Islamic & Arabic Studies: IAS 111, 121, 212 (8 credit hours)
• Global Studies: GS (3 credit hours)
• Career Essentials: CGS 392 (1 credit hour)
• Physical Education III: PE 101 (1 credit hour) Total: 22 credit hours

Digital/Business Foundation

• Introduction to Programming in Python and C: ICS 104 (3 credit hours)
• Introduction to Data Science: ISE 291 (3 credit hours)
• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: COE 292 (3 credit hours)
• Business & Entrepreneurship: BUS 200 (3 credit hours) Total: 12 credit hours

Freshman

• Semester 1:
  • ENGL 101: Introduction to Academic Discourse (3 credit hours)
  • MATH 106: Calculus for Business (3 credit hours)
  • IAS 111: Belief and its Consequences (2 credit hours)
  • PE 101: Physical Education III (1 credit hour)
  • ICS 104: Introduction to Programming in Python and C (3 credit hours)
  • BUS 200: Business & Entrepreneurship (3 credit hours) Total: 15 credit hours
• Semester 2:
  • ENGL 102: Introduction to Argument Writing (3 credit hours)
  • MATH 105: Finite Mathematics (3 credit hours)
  • IAS 121: Language Foundation (2 credit hours)
  • ECON 101: Principles Of Microeconomics (3 credit hours)
  • ACCT 110: Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 credit hours)
  • ISE 291: Introduction to Data Science (3 credit hours) Total: 17 credit hours

Sophomore

• Semester 1:
  • ENGL 214: Academic & Professional Communication (3 credit hours)
  • STAT 214: Actuaries and Business Statistics (4 credit hours)
  • ACCT 210: Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3 credit hours)
  • ECON 102: Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credit hours)
  • HRM 301: Human Resources Management (3 credit hours) Total: 16 credit hours
• Semester 2:
  • IAS 212: Professional Ethics and Governance (2 credit hours)
  • FIN 250: Financial Management (3 credit hours)
  • MGT 210: Business Communication (3 credit hours)
  • MIS250: Management Information Systems (3 credit hours)
  • OM 210: Operations Management (3 credit hours)
  • COE 292: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3 credit hours) Total: 17 credit hours

Junior

• Semester 1:
  • MKT 250: Principles of Marketing (3 credit hours)
  • MGT 310: Organization Behavior (3 credit hours)
  • HRM 401: Staffing & Selection (3 credit hours)
  • MGT 355: Business Research Methods (3 credit hours) Total: 12 credit hours
• Semester 2:
  • CGS 392: Career Essentials (1 credit hour)
  • Business Elective 1 (3 credit hours)
  • OM 311: Business Analytics (3 credit hours)
  • ECON 306: Economy of Saudi Arabia (3 credit hours)
  • HRM 403: Compensation and Benefits Management (3 credit hours) Total: 13 credit hours

Senior

• Semester 1:
  • GS Elective (3 credit hours)
  • Business Elective 2 (3 credit hours)
  • HRM 402: Training & Development (3 credit hours) Total: 9 credit hours
• Semester 2:
  • MGT 449: Strategic Management (3 credit hours) Total: 3 credit hours

Fees and Funding

• Saudi Nationals or With Saudi Mothers: No fees are charged
• Non-Saudi (local): 10,000 SAR per academic year (5,000 SAR or 2,666 USD per semester)

Scholarships/Sponsorships

KFUPM is committed to attracting and supporting the best students, with a focus on nurturing talent and ability. Scholarships and bursaries are available for undergraduate students.