Human Resource
Development
Producing graduates who are sensitive, skilful, and able to appreciate political phenomena, making objective contributions to national development through viable alternative strategies for sustainable political and economic growth.
Industrial Relations
& Personnel Management
B.Sc. Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
4-Year Programme | 3 Years Direct Entry
- Leadership Careers in Administration
- Diplomatic Service Preparation
- Managerial Excellence
- Entrepreneurial Spirit Development
- Public Affairs & Policy Analysis
Core UTME Subjects: English, Mathematics & Business Subject
B.Sc. Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
The Department of Human Resource Development is under the College of Management and Social Sciences, Okuku Campus. The Department offers one academic programme - B.Sc. Industrial Relations and Personnel Management - designed to produce graduates who are sensitive, skilful, and able to appreciate political phenomena, making objective contributions to national development.
Programme Philosophy
The philosophy of the Department of Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Osun State University, Okuku Campus is to produce graduates who are sensitive, skilful and able to appreciate political phenomena.
It also seeks to produce graduates who can make objective contributions to national development by offering viable alternative political and policy strategies and modules to national development in this period of national search for sustainable political development.
Programme Objectives
- Produce graduates who are generally competitive in the global village and develop entrepreneurial spirit in them
- Prepare them for leadership careers in administration, diplomatic service and other managerial endeavors
- Give them the needed exposure and rekindle their interest in public affairs as enlightened and disciplined citizens
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Industrial Relations and Personnel Management are prepared for diverse leadership roles
HR Manager
Strategic HR leadership
Industrial Relations Officer
Labour relations management
Diplomatic Service
International relations
Policy Analyst
Policy development & strategy
Public Administration
Government leadership
Labour Consultant
Workplace advisory
Academia
Teaching & research
Organizational Development
Change management
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Admission Requirements
Multiple entry pathways for qualified candidates
5 Credit passes in SSCE or equivalent including English Language, Mathematics, and one Business subject, plus two other relevant Humanities, Social/Management Sciences, or Natural/Physical Sciences subjects in not more than two sittings. Acceptable UTME score and Post-UTME screening required.
Advanced Level passes in at least two relevant subjects. ND/NCE with Lower Credit in relevant fields or acceptable UNIOSUN Foundation Programme pass also accepted.
All candidates seeking admission into the University, irrespective of their UTME scores, shall be required to pass the University post UTME Screening test before being admitted.
Programme Duration
4 years minimum (UTME)
3 years minimum (Direct Entry)
Graduation Requirements
Complete all prescribed courses
Meet minimum CGPA requirement
Registration Limit
Not to exceed additional 50% of programme duration
Registration Procedure
- Complete registration at semester start
- Course changes require coordinator consent
- Withdrawal allowed before 1/3 of lectures
- Late registration penalty up to 4 weeks