Bachelor of Business (Hons) Human Resource Management

  Institution: Taylor’s University

This programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge of contemporary human resource management (HRM) practices and its strategic relevance in business.

Students will develop strategies to manage people and construct workplace arrangements that respond to organisational and human needs. Students will be kept up-to-date with the new roles and responsibilities of HRM to suit today’s globalised work environment.

Ultimately, graduates will be equipped with a solid understanding of HRM along with strong skills in the areas of systems-thinking, problem-solving, influencing, negotiating, communications, and leadership as well as the ability to work effectively with stakeholders.

Strong Focus in HRM

• In-depth understanding of HRM and its role in business operations, via modules such as International Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Employee Resource & Staffing and Employment Law in Malaysia.

Comprehensive Curriculum

• Exposure to business management modules such as Intercultural Communication for Business, Business Law, Organisational Studies and Strategic Management cultivates business-minded graduates.

Industry-relevant Curriculum

• The Module Adoption Programme (MAP) links theory to practice by inviting industry specialists such as CIMB Group to give lectures, share experiences, case studies and projects to enhance students’ learning.
• Opportunity to embark on a fast-track employment programme (Exec Track Programme) with CIMA and KPMG for selected students.

Professional Accreditation

• Automatic student membership to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), which provides access to essential study resources such as HR and business journals, career development and online communities.
• Graduates will receive CIPD Level 5 – Certificate in Human Resource Management from CIPD, which incorporates the knowledge requirements of Associate Professional membership.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

• Exposure to latest industry practices and trends via professional development activities such as business simulations, tea talks, dialogues, forum, workshops and scholarly updates.
• Service learning through community based projects, which cultivates students’ civic responsibility and understanding of relationships between theory, practice, values and community.

Dynamic Internship Exposure

• Minimum 10-week internship exposes students to the real working environment and provides relevant skills for future employment.

Dual Award

• Students will receive equal recognition and certification from both Taylor’s University and the University of the West of England (UWE), UK.

Entry Requirements

• Taylor’s Business Foundation (TBF): Pass with min. CGPA 2.00
• Diploma in Business (DIB): Pass with min. CGPA 2.00
• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): Min. CCC with CGPA 2.00
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Min. 5Bs. Max. 24 points
• A Level: Min. CDD or equivalent of min. 200 points
• South Australian Matriculation (SAM): Min. ATAR 65
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Min. average of 65% in 6 subjects
• International Baccalaureate (IB): Min. 24 points in 6 subjects
• Other Qualifications: Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

English Requirements

• IELTS: Band 6.0
• TOEFL: 79 (Internet Based Test)
• MUET: Band 4
• UEC English: B4

Students who have completed a full year preparatory / foundation study in English may be exempted from meeting the English requirements.

Career Options

• Compensation Specialist
• Human Resource Consultant
• Human Resource Manager
• Recruitment Manager
• Training & Development Manager

Source: Taylor’s University