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11th Intake

MBA IN HRM 2022

-PGD in HRM and MBA in HRM in One Programme-

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The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL)

◦ A national university operated under UGC

◦ Provides higher educational opportunities to adults

◦ The only university in Sri Lanka offering programs of study through the

open and distance learning (ODL) mode

◦ Offers certificates, diplomas, degrees, postgraduate diplomas,

postgraduate degrees and PhDs

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The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL)
There are six faculties
◦ Faculty of Education

◦ Faculty of Engineering Technology

◦ Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

◦ Faculty of Natural Sciences

◦ Faculty of Health Sciences

◦ Faculty of Management Studies (FMS)

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Faculty of Management
Studies
The youngest faculty of the university catering over 5,000 students from
diverse academic and professional backgrounds through four academic
Departments. The Faculty consists of following four departments

◦ Department of Human Resource Management

◦ Department of Accounting and Finance

◦ Department of Marketing Management

◦ Department of Organizational Studies

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Studies (FMS)
Programmes conducted
◦ Advanced Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management (ESBM)
◦ Higher Diploma in Management [HDip (Mgmt)] / Bachelor of Management Studies
Honors [BMS Hons] Degree
◦ Postgraduate Diploma in HRM (PGD in HRM)

◦ Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management [MBA in HRM]

◦ Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration

◦ Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration/ Public Administration

[CEMBA/ CEMPA]

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The Differentiator
What set us apart from other MBA programmes are
◦ Its adoption of learner friendly methods of delivery where the participants
could learn and earn the MBA in HRM at their own pace.
◦ Its emphasis on adult learning.

◦ Two qualifications in one programme (PGD & MBA in HRM)

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The Differentiator
◦ Its uniqueness as a product of collaboration between the practitioners from
industry and the academia.
◦ Its integration of conceptual and experiential learning enabling the
participants to add value to the practice of HRM.
◦ Its provision of higher educational opportunities for a wide audience across
geographical boundaries.

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 Programme Structure
◦ First year - Ten (10) core courses

◦ Second year, first semester - One (01) Core Course (C), two (02) Core Elective
(CE) courses and one (01) Skill Elective (SE) course
◦ Second year, second semester - Dissertation

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Courses – First Year
Semester Course Code Type Course Title Credits

HRP9337 C Human Resource Development 3

OSP9334 C Organizational Behavior 3
I HRP9339 C Industrial Law and Relations 3
MMP9331 C Marketing Management 3
AFP9332 C Managerial Finance 3
OSP9336 C Strategic Management 3
HRP9338 C Performance Management 3
II HRP9335 C Managing Change in Organizations 3
HRP9340 C Human Resource Information Systems 3
OSP9333 C Operations Management 3

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Courses –Second Year
Course Typ Completion
Semester Course Title Credits
Code e Requirement
HRPA490 C Research Methods Compulsory 4
HRPA441 CE Contemporary Human Resource Management 4
HRPA443 CE International Human Resource Management 2 courses from 4
OSPA444 CE Cross-cultural Management CE courses 4
I HRPA445 CE Strategic Human Resource Management 4
HRPA342 SE Communication and Interpersonal Skills 3
HRPA346 SE Negotiation Skills 3
1 course from
AFPA347 SE Project Management SE courses 3
HRPA348 SE Management Consultancy Skills 3

II HRPAF91 C Dissertation Compulsory 15

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Programme Structure Cont.……
◦ Candidates who earn 60 credits on completion of the core, core elective and
skill elective courses and the dissertation (with a GPA ≥ 2.00), will be eligible
for the award of the MBA in Human Resource Management by The Open
University of Sri Lanka.
◦ All students are required to maintain their active studentship by renewing the
registration annually.

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Method of Delivery
◦ Self learning based on:
◦ E-books and other reference material.

◦ Adoption of a mix of ODL (Open and Distance Learning) methodologies and

interactive learning.
◦ Continuous assessments based on problem-oriented field assignments.

◦ Interactive learning in a classroom environment with emphasis on development

of skills.

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Day Schools
◦ Main purpose is to discuss the problems you come across while self-learning

◦ It is important to read materials before attending to the Day-Schools

◦ Refer the Day-School Schedule

◦ Bring the student Record Book

◦ Attendance is not compulsory, but it is very important

* Due to prevailing condition, day schools are conducted via Zoom.

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Scheme of Assessment

The assessment of a student in any course shall consist of two components:

◦ Continuous Assessment (CA).

◦ Final Examination (FE).

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Scheme of Assessment
◦ Eligible to appear at the Final Examination in respect of any course where a
minimum of 40% for the Continuous Assessment component has been obtained
in respect of that course.
◦ A student who fails to obtain 40% for Continuous Assessment component in a
particular course shall be deemed to have failed that course, and shall be
awarded the grade FA. Such a student may repeat that course by re-registering.

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Scheme of Assessment
Continuous Assessment & Eligibility
Lapse of Eligibility

Eligibility obtained is valid only for two academic years including the year in
which the eligibility is obtained.

After the lapse of eligibility, you will have to re-register for the course for
which eligibility is lapsed.

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Scheme of Assessment Cont….
Continuous Final Exam Grade / Status What to be done
Assessment
Eligible Pass Pass with a Grade Course completed
Not eligible - Repeat Re-register and follow the course again
Eligible Unsuccessful Re-sit Can attempt final exam one more year. If
unsuccessful in both attempts, then
should repeat the course.
Eligible Absent Re-sit Can attempt final exam one more year. If
unsuccessful in both attempts, then
should repeat the course.

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 Scheme of Assessment Cont….
The overall assessment mark (Z%) of a student in respect of any course excluding the dissertation
shall be based on the Continuous Assessment mark (X %) and the mark obtained at the Final
Examination (Y %) and shall he computed as follows:

If X ≥40 and Y ≥50, then, Z = 0.3X + 0.7Y

If X ≥40 and 40 ≤ Y<50, then Z = 0.3X + 0.7Y up to a maximum of 50

If X≥40 and Y < 40, then Z =Y

If X < 40, then Z =FA (Repeat)

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Overall Grade Grade Point A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+ and C constitute pass
Mark Value grades.
≥ 85 A+ 4.00
80 - 84 A 4.00 A student who is awarded a C-, D+, D, E or FA
grade cannot count that course towards her/his
75 - 79 A- 3.70 credit requirements unless s/he re-sits the Final
70 - 74 B+ 3.30 Examination on a subsequent occasion and
65 - 69 B 3.00 obtains a C grade.
60 - 64 B- 2.70
55 - 59 C+ 2.30 A student who either repeats a course or who
50 - 54 C 2.00 re-sits a Final Examination shall be deemed to
45 - 49 C- 1.70 have obtained a mark, which is not higher than
50% and a grade not higher than C.
35 - 44 D+ 1.30
25 - 34 D 1.00
00 - 24 E 0.00
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Final Examination
◦ A Final Examination at the end of each semester (excluding HRPAF91)

◦ Minimum three hours duration

◦ Eligibility should be obtained to sit for the Final Examination

◦ Pass mark in each course is minimum of 50%

◦ The score of the dissertation report (HRPAF91) will be the Final Examination score

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Awarding of MBA in HRM
Awarding Status Required GPA

Distinction Minimum of GPA 3.80

Merit Minimum of GPA 3.70

Pass Minimum of GPA 2.00

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Experience Sharing

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Library Facilities
◦ The services provided are Borrowing, Inquiry, Audio Visual, Curriculum Support, Referencing
facility for academic presentations, Photocopying.
◦ Open from 8.30 am to 6.30 pm during the week as well as weekends, except Poya days and the
following public holidays.
• Thai Pongal Day • Independence Day
• Sinhala & Tamil New Year Day • May Day
• Wesak Poya Day • Holy Prophet's Birthday Christmas Day

◦ For more information, please refer 'OUSL Library Service’ in the OUSL website.

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Other Support Services
Division Contact Number
MBA in HRM Unit 011-2881008
(mbahrm@ousl.lk)
Students Affairs Division 011-2823920
Examination Division 011-2856200
Finance Division 011-2369762
Library 011-2805476
Assistant Registrar's Office / FMS 011-2881255
Course Material Distribution C entre 011-2881376
Colombo Regional Centre (CRC) 011- 2881464
General Contact 011-2881000

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For Further Information…
Visit the OUSL web site on https://www.ou.ac.lk/

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E-LEARNING…

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 Remember……
◦ Course to complete
First Year SEM I – 05 & SEM II – 05
Second Year SEM I – 04 & SEM II – Dissertation

◦ Day school
◦ Zoom ID: Name_Student Registration No.
◦ Engage
◦ Assessments
◦ 01 Assignment per course (except dissertation)
◦ Final Examination
◦ Registration & Re-registration
◦ Maximum duration to complete the programme is 06 Years
◦ Studentship will be lapsed in the absence of renewing for 5 consecutive years

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