I. Department Chair's Message

The HRM Department is committed to creating and sustaining high quality data-driven education that is transformative and innovative. The program, therefore, is designed to impart data-driven education in the field to managing people at work. This will enables better data-driven decision making in organizations.

The Department of HRM at Effat University has an excellent reputation in producing high quality graduates and impactful research. Alumni from the undergraduate program have pursued further studies in some of the top universities and careers amongst the top echelons of the industry. The curricula emphasize on developing quantitative and analytical skills that can be applied as HR analytics to answer critical questions regarding people management in organizations.

The Strategic Plan 2022 – 2027 emphasize on providing a technology-driven curriculum that will equip students with knowledge and skills to lead digital transformation and innovation in the field of HRM. Through greater internationalization efforts and improved academic quality, our program aims to meet national needs by producing highly skilled, competent, technologically literate, and innovative local HRM professionals.

II. Department Vision, Mission, and Goals

Mission

To create valuable HR professionals through data-driven education, business analytics and impactful research to meet the needs and challenges of the community at national and international level.

Vision

The vision of HRM program is to contribute to the growth of digital transformation in HR management nationally and internationally, aiming to provide knowledge and skills for the coming generation of leaders in the HR field.

Goals

Goal 1: Strengthen the HRM department reputation nationally and internationally through its impact and contribution to the prosperity of economy and society in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Goal 2: Cultivate a dynamic and collaborative work environment through an effective and an inspiring leadership that promotes integrity, strong work ethics and transparency in managing all the department activities.

Goal 3: To offer an exceptional teaching and learning experience through the creation of innovative business programs, interactive and project-based learning, development of analytical skills, professional certifications and progressive research in the field. Moreover, emphasizing on the integration of state-of-the-art learning resources and cutting edge technology in the program curriculum.

Goal 4: Attract and retain diverse student body through a holistic learning and transformational experience, extensive skill development, and ongoing individual support.

Goal 5: Maintain and enhance efforts to recruit, nurture, and retain diverse, highly qualified and committed faculty, researchers, and staff, supporting their professional development.

Goal 6: Optimize the use of facilities and equipment.

Goal 7: Cultivate a research environment that supports faculty and students to produce high quality research in alignment with country’s research priorities.

Goal 8: Enhance the partnership with the community and industry through mutual exchanges of expertise, novel contributions to the 2030 vision, and effectively engaging students, faculty, and alumnae in the service of society.