Bachelor of Applied Management (HR Management major)
Business & Management
A course by
SIT
A three-year bachelor’s degree providing strategic and analytical business skills with a focus on Human Resource Management, offered fully by distance through SIT2LRN. Graduates are prepared for managerial roles in HR across a wide range of organisations.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online
It will take a total of 3 years
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Strategically analyse HR management issues
Ability to analyse human resource information including recruiting, planning, performance management, and compliance.
Develop and implement HR policies and procedures
Learn to create and roll out HR management organisation policies and procedures.
Critical thinking and problem solving in organisations
Learn to critically analyse strategic issues and solve organisational problems effectively.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Applied Management (HR Management major) prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in business and human resource management. The programme covers strategic, analytical, and personal skills needed for business managers and HR professionals, including policy development, critical analysis, business communication, and leadership. Students may opt for an internship or research project in the final year. Graduates are equipped to work in HR roles in organisations of all sizes, or pursue further postgraduate study.
Course Content
- Introduction to Applied Management
- Introduction to Human Resource Management
- Introduction to Applied Marketing
- Introduction to Accounting
- Business Communications
- Introduction to Quality Management
- Workplace Relationships
- Introduction to Leadership
- Introduction to Project Management
- Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety
- Managing Human Resources
- Employment Relations
- Organisational Behaviour
- Change Management
- Health and Safety in Employment
- Management Accounting and Finance
- Marketing Operations
- Operations Management
- Risk Management and Quality
- Strategic Planning
- Business Ethics
- Research Methodology
- Relationships, Influence and Leadership
- Advanced Human Resource Management
- Management Research Project (or Internship in HR Management)
- Additional electives (e.g., Strategic Management, Project Management in Practice, Professional Coaching)
What you need to know first
New Zealand University Entrance (NCEA Level 3) or equivalent
Literacy and numeracy requirements
Mature applicants (20+ years old) may be admitted based on evidence of aptitude or work experience
Completion of external or overseas qualifications equivalent to above
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Business
Management
Human Resources
Future employment opportunities might be
HR advisor or administrator
Human resource manager
Recruitment consultant
Organisational development roles
HR roles in SMEs or large enterprises
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