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Overview
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About the Programme
An education grant of S$3,270 is available to local applicants for the 2025 intakes of this programme. Please contact our programme consultant for more information.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM) combined degree is oriented to the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s business leaders working with strategic human resource management challenges.
Increasingly, companies are leveraging unique forms of organisational design, and people management practices to attain competitive advantage. It is best suited to individuals working in human resource management, who are ready to progress to more senior level management positions.
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded 2 Postgraduate Degrees – the Master of Business Administration and the Master of Human Resources Management – from Murdoch University, Australia.
The Master’s Degrees will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in Australia.
Key factsDuration16 monthsIntake MonthJanuary, May, and AugustNumber Of Modules13Mode Of DeliveryBlended LearningRecorded ClassesYesAssessmentA combination of assignments and examinations
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Intakes
There are 3 intakes per year.
Commencement- January
- May
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August
Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.
Minimum Class Size-
20 students
Minimum class size is subject to change and approval by the University and Kaplan Higher Education Academy.
Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, depending on resource availability. If there are changes to the scheduled commencement date, you will be informed at least 1 week before the scheduled date.
Modules
Master of Business Administration (24 credit points)
- Financial Decision-Making Essentials
- Economics and Business Strategy
- Leading the Engaged Enterprise
- Strategic Marketing Management
- Strategies for Growth and Excellence
Master of Human Resources Management (24 credit points)
- Acquisition of Human Resources
- Data, Metrics, Reporting and Analytics
- Human Resource Management Law
- Human Resource Management Perspectives
- Managing, Evaluating and Developing Human Resources
- Managing Remuneration, Benefits and Motivation
- Organisational Behaviour and Management
- Organisational Change, Management and Consultancy
Click here for unit descriptions.
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Admission CriteriaAcademic Requirements
This Degree programme accepts a wide range of qualifications, which include:
- A recognised Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of relevant working experience
- Satisfactory preparation for the programme through previous study or professional experience
- Recognition of relevant and current informal or non-formal learning may be used for entry requirements and should be discussed with the Academic Chair.
English Language Requirements- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0) or equivalent
Applicants are required to meet Murdoch University’s English language requirement. Click here for more information.
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.
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Fees
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Local ApplicantsApply Now
Part-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online.
Course FeeTuition Fee
The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops, and assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned), and transcript.
S$29,168.40 payable in 4 instalments
(Nett programme fee listed above = Tuition fee of S$32,438.40 minus Education Grant of S$3,2701)Fee inclusive of 9% GST
Receive a S$500 referral incentive when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme2.
1The Education Grant and amount specified is exclusive to selected programmes and not transferable to other programmes or another intake of the same programme. Terms and conditions apply.
2Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and other Offers.
NTUC members are eligible for funding support under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). The maximum claimable is capped annually at S$250 for NTUC members below 40 years old and S$500 for NTUC members aged 40 and above.
For application guidelines, please click here.
For FAQs, please click here.
Non-Refundable Application Fee
S$239.80
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTStudent Development Fee
S$283.40*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.
Payment OptionsPayment Counter Operating Hours:
Wilkie Edge Campus, Level 2, Payment Counter Operating Hours:
9am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
9am – 3pm (Saturdays)Christmas Eve and New Year Eve: 9am to 1pm
(Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays and Chinese New Year Eve)
SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web/Kiosk:
For New Students
New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via SAM mobile app, web or kiosk can contact the programme consultant for assistance.
Download SAM mobile app:
Google Playstore
Apple AppstoreOnline payment website:
https://mysam.singpost.com/webhomeCredit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:
Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:
- 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
- 6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank
Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):
- 6/12 months – AMEX/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank
Education Loan:
Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs:
- Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
- Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
- Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
- Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years.
Please click here for more information on Maybank Education loan and here for OCBC Frank Education loan. Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
Maybank and OCBC Education Loans:
Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years
For assistance, you may contact your programme consultant or the bank officers, by clicking on the link.
Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):
Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.
Flywire (for International Students):
For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).
Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:
Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.
Kaplan Higher Education Academy
Bank account details:
Bank name: DBS Bank
Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
Bank code: 7171
Branch code: 001
Account no.: 001-900452-7
Swift code: DBSSSGSGImportant Note:
- Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
- If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
- For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
- For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
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DurationDuration
- 16 months
Maximum allowed candidature period- 12 credit points: 24 months
- 24 credit points: 48 months
- 36 credit points: 60 months
- 48 credit points: 72 months
- 72 credit points: 120 months
- 96 credit points: 144 months
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120 credit points: 144 months
If a student fails to complete the programme within the candidature period, they will not be entitled to any recourse or refund.
Life Beyond Classrooms
Experience Kaplan’s supportive learning environment inside and out.
A Supportive Environment
At Kaplan, our conducive environment helps stimulate minds, encourage exploration and achieve excellence. Find out how this helped our student Jordan Sukaimi become a World Dance Champion! Check out the video here.
Learn more about the Kaplan way:
Culture of Support
Future Ready
Student Engagement
Career Readiness
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated consultant for this programme for more information.
Ehsan Jafri