SMU MASTER
OF HUMAN
CAPITAL
LEADERSHIP
Setting the Pace of Human
Capital Strategy in Asia
S I N G A P O R E
M A N A G E M E N T
U N I V E R S I T Y
Join us in Shaping the Future of
Human Capital Leadership in Asia
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
MHCL Participants To Complete Terms 1 – 7
AMP SHR Participants To Complete Terms 1 – 2
Message from the
Programme Director
At this moment, many CEOs and executive leaders are dealing
with volatilities, uncertainties, complexities and ambiguities
(VUCAs) within the business environment that often demand
strategic human capital solutions. The Master of Human Capital
Leadership (MHCL) and the Advanced Management Programme
in Strategic Human Resources (AMP SHR) were both designed
to equip senior leaders with the know-how and acumen to meet
the strategic challenges related to the “people-side of business”
head-on.
The AMP SHR is a compact programme customised to address
the context of human resources leadership in Asia. It is developed
in partnership with CIPD and leads to the CIPD Level 7 Advanced
Qualifications Certificate. Glean insights from practice-oriented,
experienced faculty from the Singapore Management University
along with senior HR leaders from across the region. Students
who succeed in the AMP SHR may wish to continue their
advancement by applying for the MHCL.
As a part-time programme, the MHCL is uniquely designed and
delivered in partnership with the Wharton Center for Human
Resources, the Singapore Human Capital Leadership Institute
(HCLI), and CIPD. This programme is a confluence of the best of
global business knowledge, a strong regional perspective of Asia,
and unparalleled professional qualifications.
Term 1:
Human Resources
Fundamentals
Building upon the foundational core courses in strategic human
resources, you can look forward to a suite of MBA-level business
strategy courses to further explore and expand the interplay
of business and human capital. One particular highlight of the
programme is the one-week intensive module at the Wharton
Business School’s Center for Human Resources where we will
take a global perspective on the emerging trends in organisations
today. As a graduate of the MHCL programme with the CIPD
Level 7 Advanced Qualifications Diploma, you will be among the
most sought-after and valuable future leaders of human capital in
Asia and beyond.
These two programmes deal with advanced human resources
management issues and will groom you to lead with a strong
human capital orientation, ready to strategically marshal human
capital towards optimal business results.
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Understand the core fundamentals of business
Gain perspectives in leading across borders in Asia
Achieve mastery in strategic human resources management
Manage complexities in human capital challenges dealing with
culture, structures, leadership, and talent
• Address the global dynamics facing the future of work and
leadership
PROGRAMME FEATURES
• Part-time curriculum over 14 months geared for working
professionals
• Leading human capital strategic topics and workshops in
conjunction with the Human Capital Leadership Institute (HCLI)
• Certification as a Strategic Human Resources Professional
(CIPD Level 7)
Terms 5, 6 and 7:
Strategic Human Capital
Choose any 4 as electives
These modules are jointly
held with the part-time MBA
Spend a week at the Wharton
Centre for Human Resources
Management
HR Management in Context
Leadership and Management
Development
Business Foundations
Pre-Requisites
Human Capital Leadership
and the role of the CHRO
Leading, Managing, and
Developing People
Resourcing and Talent
Management
Financial Accounting
Human Capital Analytics and
Systems
Developing Skills for
Business Leadership
Reward Management
Decision Analysis
Managing Strategic Change /
Organisation Design
Managing Employee
Relations
Marketing
Optimizing the HR Service
Delivery in Organisations
Organisational
Communications and
Engagement
Employment Law
Corporate Strategy
Organisation Effectiveness for
the Future
Learning and Talent
Development
Yours faithfully
Rick Smith
Programme Director
Master in Human Capital Leadership and MSc in Management
Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Singapore Management University
About MHCL
OVERVIEW
Term 3 and 4:
Business Foundations
Investigating Business
Issues from an HR
Perspective
Term 2:
Human Resources
Electives
ADMISSION CRITERIA
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A good Bachelor degree from a recognised university
Five years of relevant work experience
A good score in GMAT or the SMU Admission Test
Fully proficient in English
A good TOEFL/IELTS score is required if the medium of
instruction of your undergraduate studies was not English
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview as part of
the admission process.
• One week study stint at Wharton Center for Human Resources
Management in Philadelphia
• World class faculty with a global perspective from across the
region and beyond
The MHCL programme is open to all Singaporeans, Singapore
permanent residents and foreigners. Foreigners applying for
the Part-Time Programme must hold a valid employment or
dependant’s pass.
SMU Advanced Management Programme in
Strategic Human Resources (AMP SHR)
APPLICATION
Alternatively, participants can take 4 modules + 4 electives taught
in Singapore and earn the CIPD certification level 7 Advanced
qualifications. A four-month programme.
Online applications commence in October and close in February.
Apply at www.smu.edu.sg/MHCL
PROGRAMME FEES
Application Fee
S$100*
Registration
Fee (Upon
acceptance)
S$400*
(Singaporeans
/ Singapore
Permanent
Residents)
S$500*
(Foreigners)
Tuition Fee
S$48,000
(inclusive of
GST)
For Master of
Human Capital
Leadership
S$18,000
(inclusive of
GST)
For Advanced
Management
Programme in
Strategic Human
Resources with
CIPD Level 7
Certification
*Non-refundable
**Tuition fee excludes meals, air travel, travel insurance, living and accommodation expenses at the Wharton Centre for Human Resources
in Philadelphia.
Office of Dean,
Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Administration Building
81 Victoria Street
Singapore 188065
www.smu.edu.sg/mhcl
mhcl@smu.edu.sg
+65 6828 0012
+65 6808 5252