Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Human Resource Management – Part-time
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Human Resource Management – Part-time
Programme Code
84079-HR (Part-time)
Medium of Instruction
English (except for subjects with Chinese requirements)
Assistant Scheme Leader
BSc [PolyU(H.K.)]; PhD (H.K. Baptist U.); CMILT; FSTLA; MIPSHK; PMHKLA
Tuition Fee
Normal Duration
3 years
Academic Division
Division of Business and Hospitality Management
Programme Features
- The programme is recognised by international and professional bodies
- Graduates have been highly competitive and employed by private and public organisations
- You can learn practical knowledge about human resource management, including the Employment Ordinance and Equal Opportunities Ordinance
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Professional Recognition
The programme is fully endorsed by the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management (HKIHRM). Students are eligible to apply to HKIHRM as Student Member and graduates are eligible to apply to HKIHRM as Associate Member.
The programme is recognised and accredited by the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR). Students are eligible to apply for exemption from the professional examination of CPHR and graduates are eligible to apply for full membership subject to fulfilment of the relevant professional experience requirement of CPHR.
Future Prospects
Career Prospects
Graduates have been highly competitive and employed by private and public organisations
Programme Structure
Students are required to complete the following requirements with satisfactory results for an honours degree:
| Requirements | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements (GUR) | 9 - 18 | ||
| Cluster Area Requirements (CAR) | 2 subjects, 3 credits each | 6 | |
| Language and Communication Requirements (LCR) Note 1 | 3 subjects, 3 credits each | 0 - 9 | |
| Free Elective | 1 subject, 3 credits | 3 | |
| Essential Components of General Education (non-credit bearing) | - | N/A | |
Major Requirements (Please refer to the table below for details) | 51 - 54 | ||
| Foundation Note 2 | 1 subject, 3 credits | 0 - 3 | |
| Scheme Compulsory | 6 subjects, 3 credits each | 18 | |
| Award-Specific Compulsory | 6 subjects, 3 credits each | 18 | |
| Elective | 5 subjects, 3 credits each | 15 | |
| Other Requirements | 0 - 3 | ||
| Adjunct English Note 3 | 0 - 3 | ||
| Total | 60 - 75 | ||
Major Requirements
Foundation (for students from non-business-related disciplines only) Note 2
- Introduction to Business
Scheme compulsory (all 6 subjects)
- Business Finance
- Applied Business Research
- Integrated Study (Business)
- Environmental, Social and Governance Management
- Effective Professional Communication in English
- Business Communication in Chinese
Award-specific compulsory (all 6 subjects)
- Human Resource Management
- Career Planning and Employee Development
- Remuneration and Benefits
- Organisation Theory and Behaviour
- Business Policy and Strategy
- Employee Relations
Elective Subjects (any 5 subjects)
The subjects are grouped into different areas:
Accountancy
- International Taxation
Convention and Event Management
- Exhibition Management
- e-Sports, Sports Tourism and Management
Finance
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Derivative Markets
- Financial Regulations and Compliance
General Business
- Marketing Management
- Personal Financial Planning Practice
Health Services Management
- Ethics and Legal Considerations in Health Care
- Public Health and Epidemiology
Hospitality Management
- Club Management
- Resort and Spa Management
- Wine and Spirit Studies
Human Resource Management
- Employee Engagement
- Employee Resourcing
- Managing Human Resources in the Global Context
International Business
- Contemporary Issues in International Business
- Managing Startups and Technology Ventures (IB)
Marketing
- Luxury Marketing
- Services Marketing
- Social Media Marketing Strategy
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- Crisis and Reputation Management
- E-commerce for Marketers
- Talent Management
Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
- Quality Management and Practices
Travel Industry Management
- Aviation Service Management
- Cruise Line Operations and Management
- Travel Agency Management
Others
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
- Business Practicum
- Entrepreneurial Marketing in Practice
- Fintech and Blockchain
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Elective# - Award-specific compulsory subjects of other programmes
# Offering of elective subjects are subject to sufficient enrolment.
Note:
- Students who have not met the equivalent standard of undergraduate degree Language and Communication Requirements (LCR) under GUR during their prior studies in an Associate Degree / Higher Diploma programme are required to take up to 9 additional credits in LCR, including 2 subjects in English and 1 subject in Chinese of 3 credits each. They are English for Academic Studies I, English for Academic Studies II and Chinese Communication for College Students / Elementary Chinese. The additional credit / subject requirements will be reflected on the “My Graduation Requirements” accessible from the Student Portal as the programme commencement approaches. Students concerned are required to pay additional fees after programme commencement.
- Students from non-business-related disciplines (i.e. holders of Associate Degree or equivalent qualification not in Accounting/ Business) with good academic results may also be considered for admission to this programme. These students will be required to take an additional foundation subject if they have not completed similar subjects before admission. The additional credit / subject requirements will be reflected on the “My Graduation Requirements” accessible from the Student Portal as the programme commencement approaches. Students concerned are required to pay additional fees after programme commencement.
- Individual students who have not fulfilled the English language requirements before admission are required to take an additional Adjunct English subject (3 credits). Please refer to the “Entrance Requirements” section for details. The additional credit / subject requirements will be reflected on the “My Graduation Requirement” accessible from the Student Portal as the programme commencement approaches. Students concerned are required to pay additional fees after programme commencement.
Entrance Requirements
Holder of a recognised Associate Degree, Higher Diploma or an equivalent qualification in business-related areas. Applicants with qualifications in non-business-related areas will also be considered and, if admitted, are required to take appropriate foundation subject(s).
An applicant who is not a native speaker of English, and does not possess an Associate Degree or a Higher Diploma or an equivalent qualification for which English was the primary medium of instruction, is expected to fulfil the following minimum English language requirements:
i) An overall Band Score of 6.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); OR
ii) A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 for the Internet-based test / 550 for the paper-based test; OR
iii) Satisfactory results in other recognised English language assessments
Individual cases may be considered on their own merit, and applicants concerned may be required to take an additional 3-credit Adjunct English subject upon admission.
- An applicant who does not possess the above-mentioned qualification but has reached the age of 25 before 1 September, in the academic year in which he/she seeks admission, may apply as a mature applicant. He/she must demonstrate sufficient motivation, knowledge and potential to indicate a high probability of being able to complete the programme successfully. In addition, he/she may be required to take appropriate foundation subject(s).
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