Human
Resources Management Major
"HKBU has offered
an HRM programme for more than ten years and has been
in the forefront of HRM education in Hong Kong. HKBU
was the first university in Hong Kong to offer such
subjects as HRM in China, e-HR, HR Research and Measurement,
and Business Ethics at the undergraduate level. A recent
survey* by the University of Hong Kong ranked HKBU's
HRM programme as the best in Hong Kong."
*2001
Opinion Survey on the Public Ranking of Universities
in Hong Kong by the Journalism and Media Studies Centre,
University of Hong Kong
Major Curriculum
Core Courses
- Principles of Accounting I & II
- Introduction to Business
- Mathematics for Business
- Statistics for Business
- Principles of Law
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Business Communications
- Organisational Behaviour
- Financial Management
- Strategic Management
- BBA Project
Major Courses
- Managerial Communications
- Human Resources Management
- Human Resources Development
- Recruitment and Selection
- Performance Appraisal and Rewards
- Labour Relations and Law
- Human Resources Research and Measurement
- Business Internship
- Cross-Cultural and Comparative Management
- Applied Social Psychology in Organisation
- Organisation Development and Transformation
- Human Resources Management in China
- e-Human Resources
- Human Resources Strategy and Planning
Complementary Studies Courses
- Business Information Systems
- University Chinese
- English I & II
- University Life
- Two Physical Education Subjects
- Values and the Meaning of Life Subject
- Any two subjects outside Business, of which one
must be Science subject
- Any two non-major subjects
- Any three free elective subjects
What makes
a good HRM student?
A good Human Resources Management (HRM) student should
have a solid secondary school record. In addition, this
Major would be suitable for someone who likes working
with people and who is interested in learning how to
manage the people aspect of a business. HRM students
should be well organised and have good communication
and interpersonal skills.
What are
the career opportunities of graduates?
HRM graduates can pursue careers in management or human
resources management, including specialties such as
recruitment and selection, training and development,
compensation and benefits, or industrial relations.
What professional
recognition can graduates get?
1. Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
Graduates can directly enter the Advanced Certificate
Stage 2.
2. Hong Kong Institute of Human Resources Management
(HKIHRM)
Graduates are eligible to register as Associate Members
of the Institute.
3. The Hong Kong Institute of Company Secretaries (HKICS)
and The Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators
(ICSA)
Exemptions are granted from all subjects in the Foundation
Programme of the HKICS/ICSA.
4. Hong Kong Institute for Training Professionals (HKIPT)
Graduates are eligible to register as Associate Members
of the institute.
5. International Institute of Management (IIM)
Enrolled students and graduates are eligible to register
as Associate Members of the Institute.
Career Paths after
Graduation
