Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management

Programme Information for New Students

Note: Enrolled students who cannot find their course here should click on the above link ‘Programme Regulations’.

Programme Description

This programme aims to help students understand and apply the theoretical aspects of different human resource management functions, including recruitment and selection, employee relations, training and development, and compensation.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Explain and critically review business theories and concepts to identify issues, analyse situations, and develop solutions for multi-faceted problems in organisational settings.
Critically evaluate issues and make informed judgements in view of the organisation's strategies as well as ethical considerations.
Make meaningful contributions as a leader and member in a team setting and communicate effectively.
Command knowledge of the practices and activities of key aspects of human resource management.
Integrate and apply advanced analytical skills to address issues and make decisions and recommendations related to human resource management.

Programme Requirement

Students pursuing this programme must successfully complete at least 120 credits as follows:

(a) 70 credits of compulsory courses:

Course code	Course title	Credits	Level
ACT B210	Introduction to Accounting	10	Middle
BIS B123	Business Computing Applications	5	Foundation
BUS B103	English and Communications for Business I	5	Foundation
BUS B104	English and Communications for Business II	5	Foundation
BUS B273	Quantitative Analysis for Business	10	Middle
ECON A231	Introduction to Microeconomics	5	Middle
ECON A232	Introduction to Macroeconomics	5	Middle
FIN B280	Introduction to Financial Management	5	Middle
LAW B262	Business Law I	5	Middle
MGT B240	Principles and Practices of Management	5	Middle
MGT B399	Management Policy and Strategy	5	Higher
MKT B250	Introduction to Marketing	5	Middle

(b) 30 credits from courses within the Human Resource Management concentration:

Course code	Course title	Credits	Level
BUS B368	Business Issues and Ethics	5	Higher
MGT B347	Managing People and Organizations	10	Higher
MGT B349	Managing Key Functions in Human Resource Management	10	Higher
MGT B440	Strategic Management of Human Resources	10	Higher

*New course, subject to final approval by the University for presentation but likely to be available.

(c) an additional 20 credits, as necessary, from any English and/or Chinese Foundation, Middle or Higher level courses offered by the University.

For details of Professional Recognition, click here.

Choosing the first courses to get started

Undergraduate students taking the BBA programmes in English are recommended to begin their BBA studies with one of the School’s introductory courses such as BUS B103 English and Communications for Business I, BIS B123 Business Computing Applications.

They are then free to complete a general degree, or to specialize in a range of business disciplines.