Master of Social Sciences in Workplace Health and Safety Management
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Program Director
Academic Staff
Mode of Study
Distance Learning
Email:
admission@pebblehills.university
General Information
This Master of Social Sciences in Workplace Health and Safety helps students learn the skills they need to start a great career in health and safety, in any industry and workplace.
Admission Requirement
Before enrolling in the program, student must fulfill the following Eligibility:
- Applicants must possess an appropriate degree from a recognized institution
- Applicants who do not hold a university or college degree, will be considered for admissions if they have professional certification / diploma AND minimum three years full-time appropriate work experience
Professional Recognition
Pebble Hills Universityis accredited by International Accreditation Organization (IAO) for achievement of highest standards in Organizational Management, Business Management and Business Performance through a commitment to quality and continuous improvement in Education. IAO is associated with world's leading and nationally recognized quality assurance agencies worldwide for betterment of educational standards. Some of the current IAO partners are : Department of Adult & Higher Education, Ministry of Education (Bhutan), The National Commission for University Evaluation and Accreditation (Argentina), The National Higher Education Accreditation (Costa Rica), The Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission (Palestine), The Agency for Development of Higher Education and Quality Assurance (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Accreditacion Agencia (Chile), The Quality Assurance & Accreditation Council (Sri Lanka), Public Agency for accreditation of Higher Education (Albania), Center for Quality Assurance and Accreditation for HEI (Libya) and Higher Education Quality Evaluation Centre (Latvia), etc. International Education Accreditation Commission recognizes IAO's accreditation standards. |
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American Professional BodiesThis is an International Accreditation Organization (IAO) certified program. You will be eligible to apply for the IAO Certification for Business Professionals. The IAO Certification for Business Professionals is an international industry credential that validates skills of the business professional for the international business world. The fastest growing internationally recognized certification, IAO, grants certifications to professionals belonging to the business world. Moreover, an Equivalency Diploma and Comprehensive Evaluation Report will be issued by the California University Foreign Credential Evaluator (CUFCE). Furthermore, graduates are eligible to apply for the membership and relevant chartered award from the Chartered Institute of Professional Financial Managers, USA and Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership, USA. Plus, Graduates are eligible apply membership and/or Chartered Member (C.Mgr) status of Chartered Institute of Management, Canada. |
UK Professional BodiesGraduates of this program are eligible to join the Institute of Management Specialists (IMS), UK, The Academy of Executives & Administrators (AEA), UK. In addition, the Society's Board and Academic Review Council (ARC) of Society of Business Practitioners (UK) has recognized graduates of the PHU MBA to qualify for a Senior SBP Award. Professional Managers Association (PMA) will accept PHU’s graduates for full Membership of the Association. These with Master’s degrees can enter the PMA at Certified Professional Manager (P.Mgr) level. |
African Professional BodiesPebble Hills University students are accepted for membership within the Managerial Chapters of Design, Technology and Management Society International (DTMSI). Applicants are admitted into the Managerial Chapter of the Society, which are the general membership divisions within the Society. Suitably qualified members are invited to join various subdivisions such as the MBA and Professional Managers Guild. |
Open Enrollment Policy
Students can enroll at anytime from anywhere. There is also flexibility in pacing the course. All of the courses are distance learning courses offered online through our eCampus.
Courses
| Core Courses | Core title | Credit Unit |
| MGT002 | Change and Crisis Management | 3 credits |
| MGT008 | Risk Management and Business Ethics | 3 credits |
| MGT010 | Talent and Performance Management | 3 credits |
| MGT014 | Diversity Management | 3 credits |
| BUS002 | Business Communications | 3 credits |
| BUS007 | Conflict Resolution and Negotiation | 3 credits |
| BUS008 | Research Skills | 3 credits |
| BUS009 | Coaching, Mentoring and Supervision | 3 credits |
| BUS012 | Employee Accountability and Dispute Resolution | 3 credits |
| BUS015 | Workplace Safety | 3 credits |
| SSC001 | Anger and Stress Management | 3 credits |
| SSC002 | Balance and Emotional Intelligence | 3 credits |
| Total Credits | 33 credits |
Fees And Finance
| Tuition fee: US$2,680 (All-inclusive) |
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| Optional Documents | |
| 1. Validation Certificate issued by International Quality Assurance for Higher Education (QAHE) | USD 300 |
| 2. Chartered Manager Award issued by QAHE | USD350 (PDF)/USD450 (Hard copy) |
| 3. Chartered Manager Award awarded by American Management School, USA | USD 500 (PDF) / USD 600 (Hard copy) |
| 4. USA State of Department Attestation | Click for details |
Graduation Requirement
Average GPA of 3.0; Any outstanding financial obligations must be paid
Other Information
Graduation Package
- Degree Diploma with cover
- Official Transcript
- Alumni ID Card
- Letter of Graduation
Exemption/Transfer
If you have transferable credits from other tertiary educational institutions, these can count towards the requirements for most PHU qualifications. Maximum of 30 credits may be transferred.
