Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours in Human Resource Management

PROGRAMME CODE

JUPAS: JS9262
DIRECT APPLICATION: BBAHHRMJ1

ENTRY

YEAR-1 ENTRY

STUDY DURATION

4-YEAR

MODE OF STUDY

FULL TIME,
FACE-TO-FACE

The programme provides a broad-based education in key theoretical and applied aspects of human resources management functions, including recruitment and selection, employee relations, training and development, and staff benefits and compensation.

Graduates of this programme would be able to develop the practical skills and knowledge necessary to become human resource management professionals, able to address and propose feasible recommendations for issues related to organisational culture and human resources.

About The Programme

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

  1. Explain and critically review business theories and concepts to identify issues, analyse situations, and develop solutions for multi-faceted problems in organisational settings.
  2. Critically evaluate issues and make informed judgements in view of the organisation's strategies as well as ethical considerations.
  3. Reflect on new ways of thinking and make meaningful contributions as a leader and member in a team setting and communicate effectively.
  4. Command knowledge of the practices and activities of key aspects of human resource management.
  5. Integrate and apply advanced analytical skills to address issues and make decisions and recommendations related to human resource management.
  6. Assimilate and synthesise new knowledge in different aspects of management, apply it to solve problems related to human resource management, and develop practical recommendations.

Admission Requirements

Students shall have attained either

LEVEL 3 OR ABOVE

IN CHINESE LANGUAGE

LEVEL 3 OR ABOVE

IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE

LEVEL 2 OR ABOVE

IN MATHEMATICS

LEVEL 2 OR ABOVE

IN LIBERAL STUDIES

LEVEL 2 OR ABOVE

IN AN ELECTIVE SUBJECT

in the HKDSE OR an equivalent qualification

Programme Structure and Contents

Students admitted to the programme through Year-1 Entry are required to successfully complete at least 120 credit-units of which at least 24 credit-units should be taken at 3000-level and another 24 credit-units at 4000-level.

In order to prepare students for the challenges in the international business environment, the Global Immersion Programme is incorporated in the study programme to provide students with opportunities to study and travel abroad, gain exposure to the language of global business, engage with international issues and eventually become empowered global citizens. This programme is compulsory.

YEAR 1
Term
Course Code
Course Title
No. of Credit-units
Autumn
BUS 2000BEF*
Integrated Business Foundation
24
General Education course #
3
Spring
BUS 2000BEF*
Integrated Business Foundation
24
General Education course #
3
YEAR 2
Term
Course Code
Course Title
No. of Credit-units
Autumn
BUS 2020BEF*
Integrated Business Functions
24
UNI 1002ABW
University Core Values
2
UNI 1012ABW
Social Responsibilities
1
Spring
BUS 2020BEF*
Integrated Business Functions
24
UNI 2002BEW
Effective Communication and Teamwork
3
YEAR 3
Term
Course Code
Course Title
No. of Credit-units
Autumn
BUS 3068BEF
Business Issues and Ethics
3
MGT 3041BEF
Employee Relations and Employment Law
3
One Human Resource Management Concentration Elective
3
Two Business Electives
6
Spring
BUS 4088BEF
Business Sustainability: Theory and Practice
3
MGT 3042BEF
Training and Development
3
MGT 3045BEF
Organisational Behaviour
3
UNI 3002BEW
Entrepreneurial Mindset and Leadership for Sustainability
3
One Business Elective
3
YEAR 4
Term
Course Code
Course Title
No. of Credit-units
Autumn
BUS 4028BEF*
Investigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities
6
MGT 4041BEF
Strategic Human Resource Management
3
MGT 4098BEF
Business Strategy
3
One Human Resource Management Concentration Elective
3
One Business Elective
3
Spring
BUS 4028BEF*
Investigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities
6
MGT 4042BEF
Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management
3
MGT 4043BEF
Employee Resourcing and Development
3
One Human Resource Management Concentration Elective
3
One Business Elective
3

It is compulsory for students to complete the Global Immersion Programme.

* Course carry-over from Autumn Term

# General Education course:
Students should take General Education courses from fields of study which are different from those of their programmes.

Suggested Study Plan

Course Code
Course Title
No. of Credit-units
BUS 3098BEF
Business Internship
6
DB 4027BEF
Digital Transformation
3
MGT 3044BEF
Theory and Design of Organisations
3
MGT 4044BEF
Negotiation and Conflict Management
3
MGT 4056BEF
Innovation Management
3
Course Code
Course Title
No. of Credit-units
ACT 3011BEF
Financial Accounting
3
DB 3047BEF
Digital Marketing
3
FINT 2030BEF
Introduction to FinTech
3
FINT 3038BEF
E-payment Systems, Cryptocurrencies and Cyber Security
3
IB 3091BEF
International Business Environment
3
IB 3092BEF
Managing International Business
3
IB 4061BEF
International Marketing
3
MKT 3063BEF
Consumer Behaviour
3
MKT 3066BEF
Marketing Communications
3
MKT 4062BEF
Strategic Marketing
3
MKT 4063BEF
e-Retailing
3
MKT 4077BEF
Brand Management
3
SCM 3071BEF
Logistics Management
3
SCM 3072BEF
Operations Management
3
SCM 4071BEF
Integrated Supply Chain Management
3
SPM 3015BEF
Recreation Facility Management
3
SPM 3056BEF
eSports Ecosystem
3
SPM 3057BEF
eSports Business Planning
3
SPM 4036BEF
Sports Coaching
3

Undergraduate Global Immersion Programme

Being able to work effectively with foreigners and foreign organisations has become a very important contributor to career success in the internationalised economy. The Undergraduate Global Immersion Programme (UG-GIP) is designed to support B&A students in developing their potential in the internationalised environment. UG-GIP aims to instill in students a deeper understanding of a foreign culture and its society and environment, and expose students to a broader overview and understanding of international business.

UG-GIP comprises four non-credit bearing courses: GIP 100BEF (Year 1), GIP 200BEF (Year 2), GIP 300BEF (Year 3)*, and GIP 400BEF (Year 4). These courses are designed to enhance students' intercultural awareness and communication skills and help students to develop a global mindset.

*GIP 300BEF includes a study tour. Students are responsible for incidental expenses such as airfare and accommodation.

Career and Further Studies

Career Prospects

Graduates can seek employment in various organisations as entry level human resource management professionals, including human resource officer, training and development coordinator, and more.

Further Studies

Opportunities are available for the graduates of this programme to pursue postgraduate studies in Hong Kong and abroad. Students may continue to study for a Master of Business Administration or other master’s degrees in Human Resources Management, Corporate Governance, or other business-related areas.

Student Activities Highlights

  • Student Achievements

  • A-Team Student Development Programme

  • Early Industry Engagement

  • Leadership Training

  • Study Tours

  • Overseas Exchange

  • Student Achievements

  • A-Team Student Development Programme

  • Early Industry Engagement

  • Leadership Training

  • Study Tours

  • Overseas Exchange

Enquiries

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