BBus - Human Resource Management as a major
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Human Resource Management prepares you to play a pivotal role in company needs – the person who recruits, develops and trains employees to achieve success.
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Key information
| Entry Requirements: | University Entrance, or its equivalent, or on a case-by-case basis. |
|---|---|
| Years: | 3 |
| Points: | 360 |
| Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
| Estimated Fees* (Domestic): | $7,302 per year |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | $34,695 per year |
| Entry Requirements: | Undergraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Career opportunities
- Human resource manager
- Recruitment consultant
- Health and safety manager
- Industrial relations mediator
- Employment court official
- Human capital development strategist
- Payroll manager
- Mediation specialist
Degree Planner
Degree planner — BBus in Human Resource Management (Single or Double Major)
* If you taking the BBus with a double major, choose the higher level paper indicated in the box.
Year 1
Choose one:
ACCTN101, FINAN101, MGSYS101, MRKTG101
Choose one:
ACCTN101, FINAN101, MGSYS101, MRKTG101
100 Level
Elective
100 Level
Elective
Year 2
Choose one:
BUSAN201, BUSAN205, DIGIB201, or MRKTG205
100 Level or above
Any WMS paper or 3 Experience Modules
200 Level
Elective
200 Level
Elective
200 Level
Elective
Year 3
Choose one:
HRMGT300, HRMGT304, LEADR302
WSOMM 396/399
Work-Integrated Learning
200 or 300 * Level
Elective
200 or 300 * Level
Elective
200 or 300 * Level
Elective
- Major
- Field
- Elective
Experience modules (worth 5 points each) can be completed in the teaching breaks between trimesters A, B and C. If you complete three modules, you will receive credit for one 15-point paper at 200 Level.
This information is provisional and subject to change.Papers
Papers available within Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management prepares you to play a pivotal role in the success of any organisation - become the person who recruits, develops and trains employees to get the best results. If you're organised, enjoy problem-solving, meeting new people and work well in teams, then HR may be the right career for you.
Human Resource Management is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Business (BBus) and Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours (BMS(Hons))[1]. Human Resource Management may also be included as a second major or minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.
To complete Human Resource Management as a single major for the BBus, students must gain 135 points from papers listed for Human Resource Management, including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must complete STMGT101, LEADR101; HRMGT202, HRMGT203, LEADR202, HRMGT302 and HRMGT303, 15 points from HRMGT300, HRMGT304 or LEADR302, and one of WSOMM396 or WSOMM399.
To complete Human Resource Management as part of a double major for the BBus or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for Human Resource Management, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete STMGT101, LEADR101, HRMGT202, HRMGT203, LEADR202, HRMGT302, HRMGT303. Remaining papers for the major can be taken from HRMGT300, HRMGT304 or LEADR302.
To complete a minor in Human Resource Management, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for the Human Resource Management major, including at least 30 points above 100 level. Students must complete STMGT101.
NOTES:
[1] There will be no new enrolments into the BMS(Hons) from 2024. Students who commenced a BMS(Hons) in 2023 or prior should contact the Waikato Management School for programme advice.
100 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCOMM101 | Introduction to Leadership Communication | 15.0 | No occurrences |
| By showing how to lead through improving communication, understanding who we are, and collaborating for problem-solving, this course provides a repertoire of skills relevant to personal, family, and organisational success. | |||
| LEADR101 | Introduction to Leadership | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24A (Tauranga), 24G (Online) & 24X (Secondary School - Unistart) |
| By showing how to lead through improving communication, understanding who we are, and collaborating for problem-solving, this course provides a repertoire of skills relevant to personal, family, and organisational success. | |||
| STMGT101 | Introduction to Management | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24B (Hamilton), 24B (Tauranga), 24VA (National Economics University, Vietnam), 24W (Hamilton Waikato College), 24X (Hamilton Waikato College) & 24X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
| Managing in organisations, small and large, in changing local and international business environments requires knowledge, skills, and abilities of who managers are, what managers do, and how they can make a difference to organisational performance, competitive position, and sustainability over time. This paper introduces students t... | |||
200 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRMGT202 | Human Resource Management | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) |
| Employees can be challenging. This paper uses the latest HRM research and practice to examine how employees are acquired, managed, accommodated, trained and developed to improve individual and organisational performance. | |||
| HRMGT203 | Remuneration and Reward | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| This paper provides students an understanding of a range of pay practices and how and when each of these can influence employee behaviour and human capital to affect organisational performance. | |||
| LCOMM202 | Leadership and Facilitation | 15.0 | No occurrences |
| This paper covers the core concepts of interpersonal communication and equips students with skills to lead and facilitate effective communication in teams in professional contexts. | |||
| LEADR202 | Leadership and Facilitation | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers the core concepts of interpersonal communication and equips students with skills to lead and facilitate effective communication in teams in professional contexts. | |||
300 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRMGT300 | Women and Management | 15.0 | 24G (Hamilton) |
| This paper analyses: 1) women's different employment experiences and career outcomes, 2) the implications of gendered employment outcomes, and 3) government and organisation initiatives designed to redress gendered employment outcomes. | |||
| HRMGT302 | Human Resource Management in Legal Context | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) |
| This paper addresses the role of employment law in human resource management. A case-oriented approach is taken to equip management practitioners with practical skills. | |||
| HRMGT303 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| This paper teaches students how HR practices can be combined to influence human capital and/or employee behaviour to improve an organisation's performance and implement its strategy. | |||
| HRMGT304 | Human Resource Management of Diversity and Inclusion | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| New Zealand's workforce demographic profile has changed significantly due to an ageing workforce, women entering paid employment, and immigration. This paper analyses the HRM implications of this diversity. | |||
| LCOMM302 | Conflict and Negotiation | 15.0 | No occurrences |
| This paper provides a foundation in conflict management in a variety of contexts and provides students with skills in leading negotiations in interpersonal, organisational, and multi-party settings. | |||
| LEADR302 | Conflict and Negotiation | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) |
| This paper provides a foundation in conflict management in a variety of contexts and provides students with skills in leading negotiations in interpersonal, organisational, and multi-party settings. | |||
| WSOMM396 | Management Internship | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24A (Tauranga), 24B (Hamilton), 24B (Tauranga), 24C (Hamilton), 24C (Tauranga) & 24VB (Internet National Economics University, Vietnam) |
| The Management Internship provides students with the opportunity to apply their management discipline-based knowledge to an authentic project within an organisation. | |||
| WSOMM399 | Report of an Investigation | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24A (Tauranga), 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| This paper offers students the opportunity to complete a directed investigation of an approved topic relevant to an organisation or industry and in an area related to their management discipline of study. | |||
500 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSAN543 | Applied Business Analytics | 30.0 | 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Online) |
| This paper enables students to understand applied business analytics including data management and analytics tools, develop critical thinking skills, and apply these to various business contexts. By the end of this paper students will understand the role of analytics to solve real-world problems. | |||
| HRMGT502 | Career Management and Development | 30.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| Career Management and Development explores the government, organisations and individual issues embedded in the study and practice of career. Students will learn techniques to develop and manage their personal careers. | |||
| HRMGT503 | Human Resource Management Theory | 30.0 | 24A (Hamilton) |
| This paper provides students with the opportunity to evaluate and discuss the latest research in human resource management strategy. This focus is on examining theories of how and why human resource practices link together to increase business performance. | |||
| HRMGT591 | Human Resource Management Dissertation | 30.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| HRMGT592 | Human Resource Management Dissertation | 60.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| HRMGT593 | Human Resource Management Thesis | 90.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| HRMGT594 | Human Resource Management Thesis | 120.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| STMGT505 | Strategy and Organisational Theory | 30.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| Good theory is the foundation of good practice. This paper discusses and critiques the most important theories of strategy and organisation. | |||
800 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRMGT800 | Human Resource Management MPhil Thesis | 120.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| No description available. | |||
900 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRMGT900 | Human Resource Management PhD Thesis | 120.0 | 24I (Hamilton), 24J (Hamilton), 24K (Hamilton), 24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga) |
| No description available. | |||
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Contacts
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Phone: +64 838 4303 or 0800 654 303
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.management.ac.nz/msc
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