Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management

Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

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Duration

3 Years Bachelor Degree
(24 subjects)

4 Years Bachelor Degree
with Integrated Freshman Year (32 subjects)

Classes commence

September (Autumn)

January (Winter)

April (Spring)

Yearly Fees*

AED 60,429 / USD 16,466
*VAT 5% inclusive
Note: Yearly fees will vary depending
on number of subjects enrolled in

People management plays a vital role in any successful organization. With the unprecedented changes happening in the workplace, it has become critical that human resource professionals step up as leaders and business strategists. As a part of this degree, you will develop knowledge and people management skills that are required to manage the most valuable resource in any organization – the human resource!

To ensure that you are ready for a successful and rewarding career, our degree covers several areas such as employee relations, management of change, HR operations, recruitment and selection, strategic human resource management, learning and development, , and occupational health and safety. Further, you will be exposed to current trends and what’s next in the field of HR. In particular, the program ensures graduates are ready for the future of work by providing them the opportunity to participate in industry-based projects and learn about HR practices in the contemporary business context, including human resources operations and strategy, talent acquisition and retention, and the changing role of HR in a digitized context, including role of analytics in HR.

Our Bachelor of Business major in Human Resource Management degree (previously known as Bachelor of Commerce: Human Resource Management) is accredited by the human resource professional body Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and graduates will become Associate Member of CIPD upon graduation.

The curriculum would allow students to learn about Responsible Business Management practices in alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Students would also have the opportunity to pursue internship in companies to gain valuable practical experience, enhancing their employability.

Students also have the opportunity to graduate with a double major by choosing one more specialisation from the list of specialisations offered under Bachelor of Business. Students opting for double major are required to complete an additional 48 cp of subjects from the second specialisation.

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Program Selection Guide

Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

Entry Requirements

Students who have excelled academically at school and meet our advance entry requirements can finish their bachelor's degree in three years, instead of the existing four-year programs. Any prospective student that does not directly qualify for an advance entry three-year program, is still able to enrol in any of our bachelor’s degree, through a one-year Freshman Year.

Admission requirements for UOWD depends on the type of high school curriculum you have followed. The requirements based on the most common high school curricula are listed below:

School System	Bachelor Degree Advanced Entry (3 Years)	Bachelor Degree Direct Entry (4 Years)
UAE Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama	N/A	Elite or Advanced Track 70%, General Track 75%
Arab Countries Al-Thanawiyyah Al-Aama	N/A	70%
American High School Diploma	Overall average grade of C (70% or 2.5/4.0) + SAT 1100	Overall average grade of C (70% or 2.5/4.0)
Bangladesh HSC	GPA of 4.0 / 5.0	GPA of 3.0 / 5.0
Brazil Brazil Higher Secondary Certificate	N/A	60%
British GCE Curriculum	Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects – Grade D and Minimum of 3 A level subjects – Grade CCD Completion of Year 13	Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects – Grade D and 2 AS or 1 A level subject (s) – Grade D Completion of Year 13
Chinese Senior High School	80%	60%
Colombia Título de Bachiller Académico	N/A	3 out of 5 or 6 out of 10
International Baccalaureate Diploma	25 Points	21 Points
India CBSE & ICSE, Grade 12	65%	50%
Iran Pre-University Certificate	14	11
Japan Upper Secondary School Diploma	3.8 out of 5	2.5 out of 5
Kenya	60	31
Mexico	N/A	6 out of 10
Nepal School Leaving Certificate Examination	3 out of 4	2.3 out of 4
Nigeria WAEC & NECO	N/A	Minimum of 7 subjects with no more than 1 “Pass”
CIS Countries Attestat	N/A	Average 3/5
South Korea CSAT	77.5%	70%

Notes:

All students applying for these programs are required to have an EmSAT in Mathematics with a score of 600 or equivalent.
Students with qualifications from other curriculum should contact the Student Recruitment and Admissions department at UOWD to determine their eligibility.
All students applying from non UAE MoE curriculum must provide an equivalency of their Secondary School Certificate from the Ministry of Education, UAE; stating the completion of Grade 12.
A student who does not satisfy the criteria for Equivalency of Secondary School Certificate, may be subject to conditional admission, based on receiving a Letter of No Objection to Conditional Admission issued by the Ministry.

English Language Requirements

At UOWD, all classes are taught in English and in order to enrol in a bachelor’s degree you will need to submit one of the following certificate of English language proficiency:

English Language Testing	Bachelor Degree Advance Entry (3 Years)*	Bachelor Degree Direct Entry (4 Years)**
IELTS Academic	Overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 & Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading & Writing Minimum score of 5.0 inListening & Speaking	Overall IELTS (Academic) score of 5.0 & Minimum score of 5.0 in Reading & Writing
TOEFL Internet-based	79 with not less than 20 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 16 in Speaking	61
TOEFL Computer based	213 with a 4.0 TWE/Essay Writing	173
TOEFL*** International paper based	550 with a 4.0 TWE/Essay Writing	500
EmSAT Achieve – English	1400	1100

Notes:

* Students with a minimum overall score of 6.0 in academic IELTS and no more than one score (either in reading or writing) between 5.0 and 6.0 will be given the opportunity to complete a remedial subject in the first semester as a condition for progression.

** Students with a minimum overall score of 6.0 in academic IELTS (or equivalent) and a minimum score of 6.0 in reading and writing(or equivalent) are eligible for advanced standing for English Language subjects.

*** Students admitted under this criterion must complete the test at AMIDEAST.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you are seeking advanced standing status, you will need to submit an official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and the grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) for the courses you have successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system.

To make an application for your chosen program, complete the online application form and submit it along with all your supporting documentation (see below) prior to the application deadline.

Late applications may be accepted subject to the availability of places but applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Supporting Documentation

Please ensure that all these documents accompany your application for admission form submittal:

An original or certified copy of your secondary school records
A Statement or Certificate of Completion of secondary school
Proof of your English language proficiency

(Note: Results from IELTS & TOEFL tests may be sent to the University directly from the IELTS or TOEFL testing centres quoting the UOWD institution code IELTS: AE109 / TOEFL: 7907)

UAE ID (if applying from within the UAE)
A copy of your passport (and Residence Visa, if resident in the UAE).

Additionally, if you are seeking advance standing in your chosen program:

Certified copies of official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) of the courses you successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system.

Applicants who completed high school within UAE

All applicants for admission who have completed the Thanaweya Al-Amma must get their certificates attested by the UAE Ministry of Education.

Applicants from all other curriculum, who have completed their high school from UAE, are required to obtain equivalency of their high school qualifications from the UAE Ministry of Education.

In these circumstances, you will be provisionally admitted to the University and permitted to commence the first semester of study, subject to you obtaining the required attestation/equivalency.

Applicants who completed high school outside UAE

You must have your secondary school records and Certificates of Completion certified by:

The issuing Board of Secondary Education OR a recognised authority for secondary education
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the host country
The UAE Embassy in that host country OR the Embassy of the host country in UAE must attest the authenticity of the documents and attestations and the UAE ministry of Foreign Affairs

In special cases where complying with conditions (2) and (3) are not feasible, the certificates may be verified against originals by Embassies in the UAE and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In these circumstances, you will be provisionally admitted to the University and permitted to commence the first semester of study.

If you are unable to secure the attestations as outlined above you will be asked to sign a “Consent to Provide Documents” form agreeing to secure the equivalency. You will be permitted to commence your studies at UOWD, but will be given a maximum of one semester to obtain the attested certificate(s). UOWD reserves the right to take appropriate action against any applicant who cannot secure the appropriate documentation in this time, which may result in the termination of the student’s enrolment at UOWD.

For more information or assistance on attesting documents from outside UAE, click here.

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Program Structure

To qualify for the Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management), a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 144 credit points (cp) which includes 48cp of core subjects (100 level), 48cp of Major Subjects (200 & 300 level) and 42cp of General Electives.

Core Subjects

This subject introduces students to the role and use of accounting information in a variety of organisations and society. Students evaluate both financial and non-financial reports and their impact on accountability, decision-making and corporate governance. The subject introduces students to various analytical techniques in order to make sound decisions in a variety of business and social settings.

The subject provides students with a conceptual tool kit for understanding and practicing responsible and ethical commerce in managing environment, globalization, technology, anti-corruption, labour and human rights. Working with industry, students will examine these issues from a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives and apply them to contemporary commercial contexts.

The aim of the subject is to introduce students to quantitative techniques and their application to the business world with an emphasis on the decision-making process. Students will be trained in the use of computer based software and models to analyze quantitative information for business decision-making.

This subject introduces students to essential macroeconomic and microeconomic ideas, models and reasoning, which helps them to understand various economic issues. The subject will demonstrate the importance of economics on business and society, and will stimulate greater awareness of economic approaches to the analysis of contemporary social issues.

This subject introduces fundamental concepts of corporate and personal finance, and the relationship with financial planning. Students are equipped with fundamental skills to understand the concept of time value of money, as applied to solving cash flow valuation problems within the context of corporate and personal finance. The subject also explores ethical issues in managing finance.

Organisations rely on managers and the management function for the efficient and effective running of their operations. This subject will introduce students to the key management theories and concepts required for managing people, process, environment and organizational culture. Students will learn the implications of managerial decisions on the internal and external environments.

Organizations need to know how to position themselves against competition by identifying marketing opportunities and problems. The subject examines the fundamental concepts and theories relevant to the study and practice of marketing. The subject serves as a foundation for further studies in business by developing an overview of where marketing fits within organizations and what framework marketing provides for enhancing and enabling the conduct of a business.

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The subject introduces basic accounting systems (double entries), concepts and techniques to identify, classify, process, record and present accounting and financial information. This subject train students on how to prepare account and financial statements.

This subject introduces students to the economic analysis of contemporary social issues such as inequality, human resources, environment, growth and development, and international trade, and the institutions that play a significant role in shaping them. The emphasis will be on policy-relevant examples from both the domestic and international contexts.

This subject introduces the theory and practice of communication in business and in workplaces. It examines and discusses the cultural, organisational and personal contexts and processes of communication. The subject would develop skills of public speaking, making presentations, writing reports, understanding of non-verbal messages, listening and building relationships in business and workplaces.

Major Subjects

The subject examines aspects of the social and behavioural sciences that are relevant to understanding human behaviour in work organisations. The focus of the subject ranges from the behaviour and activities of individuals and groups in organisational settings, to understanding complex organisations as a whole.

This subject concentrates on the acquisition of human resources. It examines the processes of recruitment and selection and their internal and external environing contexts. Recruitment strategies are described and assessed from the perspective of the organisation and the individual. A range of selection techniques are considered in relation to issues of reliability, validity, fairness and applicability. Emphasis is placed on the importance of applying the principles of EEO and diversity management.

This subject is concerned with the importance of strategically aligning the management of human resources with the organisation’s business objectives in order to achieve and sustain a competitive advantage. Emphasis is placed on how the concepts and techniques of contemporary strategic HRM can be applied in organisations to facilitate the acquisition and development of staff, to influence positively their job performance, and to manage the processes of staff turnover and retention.

This subject introduces students to the field of employment relations, the key parties, schools of thought, processes and outcomes. Prime focus is on the relationship between the key parties and understanding these through different theoretical perspectives. Students will learn about the role of regulation and institutions in the Australian context and will engage in analysis of current events, policy debates and real work cases by applying principles of social justice and productivity. The subject covers topics such as the award system, role of the state, bargaining and negotiation, employer strategy, conflict, voice and participation, and labour market outcomes.

General Elective Subjects

Students are required to choose an additional FOUR elective subjects, each worth 6 credit points, from the school's approved list.

This subject examines the emerging role of technology in the digitalization of business. The aim of the subject is to lay the foundational understanding of the current and emerging technologies that are revolutionizing the business world. Topics covered include: current and emerging technologies for digitalization of business; E-business and digital platforms; digital infrastructure; web technologies, information management; computational thinking, business analytics and social implications of digitalization. This subject will provide hands-on experience in the use of Web 3.0 technologies as well as business analytics software.

* Highly Recommended Elective Subject

Major Subjects

This subject examines multiple approaches to managing change in organisations. Students will engage with dominant approaches and theories of change and its management as well as the application of theory to analyse change in contextualised organisational settings. A key objective is to develop an appreciation for studying change management from multiple perspectives. The subject emphasises that there is no one ‘best way’ of managing change. Rather, learning how to tailor an integrated approach enables greater flexibility in grappling with the complex and dynamic phenomenon of change management.

This subject provides students with an in-depth understanding of the principles and management practices of Work Health and Safety (WHS) in Australia. Students will learn about key WHS concepts, laws and regulations, systems, standards and guidelines, and apply models to understand incident causation. Students will develop skills to undertake the risk management process and to implement a safety management system within an organisation. Case studies and practical team-based assessments of contemporary work scenarios will be used to identify, assess and manage safety hazards and risks in workplace settings. Students will also learn about safety leadership and culture, emergency preparedness, managing injured workers, and worker wellbeing.

This subject examines advanced aspects of the financial management of corporate resources with an emphasis on issues in financial planning and strategy. Topics include firm governance and the role of shareholders and stakeholders, the management of corporate debt and equity, mergers and acquisitions, financial distress and restructuring, and financial architecture and strategies. Special attention is given to the increasing complexity of the business environment and departure from the assumptions of an ideal capital markets.

This subject examines employee performance and reward management, including the theories, processes, and practices associated with this key HRM and management function of contemporary organisations. The essential elements and challenges, and ethics of designing a comprehensive performance management and remuneration system are explored, with a focus on delivering strategic value to a range of stakeholders (workers, managers, organisation, and society). Topics covered include managing for results, performance appraisals, employee development, pay and benefits, recognition and rewarding.

Capstone

Integrative Business Capstone enables students to apply the principles of ethical, socially responsible, and sustainable commerce in a simulated business environment. The subject is based on a series of lectures and an action based learning project. Students will be required to make multidisciplinary interactive decisions based on sound ethical, socially responsible and sustainable practice.

General Elective Subjects

Students are required to choose an additional THREE elective subjects, each worth 6 credit points, from the school's approved list.

Choose One Emarati Studies*

The societies and places in which we live are very complex, and the interactions of individuals, as well as social institutions, have a direct impact on the life path we take. This course provides an engaging and accessible introduction to urban sociology and the study of cities, with particular focus on the experience of the UAE and Dubai. We’ll examine a number of substantive urban topics, including but not limited to the growth of cities and urban spaces in the UAE, sustainable development and practices, and the ‘built’ environment.

This course will introduce Public Health as an interdisciplinary science concerned with topics central to the population of U.A.E and on a wider scale of GCC region with regard to their physical, mental, and social well- being. The course focuses on current pertinent public health problems, assessing causation and examining intervention and management strategies at personal, social, and organizational levels.

This course offers an overview of the UAE’s rapidly emerging significance and its increased roles in global networks of international relations and diplomacy. Within that overview, the course examines the internal dynamics of the UAE, in particular, the priorities that emerge from a specific workforce dependency, a construction and tourism industry that looks ‘East’ as much as it does ‘West’. Thus the new ‘Look East’ policy complements the country’s historical partnership with the Western states. With the expansion of its global ties and relations, the UAE also becomes more sensitive to transnational issues, such as immigration, fluctuations in international markets or terrorism.

This subject aims to provide an understanding of relations and interactions between society and environment, including impact of societies on the Earth and its processes. Topics covered include the agricultural, industrial and urban revolutions; governance of environments; Indigenous land management; climate change; sustainability; and environmental impacts in the context of the Anthropocene.

This course aims to provide students with critical thinking perspectives about the relationship between history, religion and culture, in this case, the formation of Islamic culture(s). A sociological introduction to the study of Islamic culture will introduce students to the emergence of Islam in its 7th century historical context, its relationship to the other monotheistic traditions of the region, its growth into the dominant cultural paradigm of the Near East by the 9th century, alongside its impact and contribution to key fields of medieval science and knowledge. A historical approach will help students acquire familiarity with key Islamic texts, institutions, concepts of authority, traditions of jurisprudence and spirituality, artistic expressions, as well as milestones in Islamic history. The course wraps up with a discussion of issues central to contemporary debates relating to Islamic culture, such as identity, gender, multiculturalism, pluralism, secularism and religiosity.

* Students must complete 6 credit points (cp) of General Education subjects in the area of Emirati Studies as part of the 144 cp.

Note: If you enrolled at the University before Autumn 2024 and have already completed some GED subjects, you may continue with your original study plan to fulfill your graduation requirements. Alternatively, you may choose to follow the new guidelines by completing one GED subject in the Emirati Studies category from the list above and transferring any completed GED subjects to Electives if permitted by your degree plan.

For support and guidance on this option, please consult an officer at the Academic Success Centre or speak with the Academic Advisor in your School.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be provided with a holistic approach to the day-to-day operations and the management of modern human resource challenges in an evolving work-place. This program prepares graduates in the application of data analytics to plan and make decisions to assess employee placement and in turn provide motivation on the job. Graduates will be well-equipped to design effective policies to support the future of work environment.

Completing this program will provide several exciting career opportunities that include roles such as HR manager, talent acquisition specialist, HR operations lead, HR consultant, HR analytics specialist, training coordinator, recruiter, employee relations manager, learning & development executive, talent coordinator, HR data analyst and Inclusion & Diversity manager.

Accreditation and Recognition

All degrees at the University of Wollongong in Dubai are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Education and are licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). In addition, the degree is quality assured by UOW, which is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), the national regulator of the higher education sector in Australia.

Also, all business degrees of the University of Wollongong are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Students will be issued a UOW Australia degree upon graduation.

Professional Accreditation

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

AACSB

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) provides an international seal of approval for business programs that ensures the educational needs of students are met through high quality, continuous improvement and excellence in education. This globally recognised accreditation has been awarded to only the top five percent of the world’s business schools.

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), UK

The Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Upon successful completion of this UOWD degree, the student will become an Associate Member of the CIPD, with the possibility to upgrade to a Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow status. Completing a bachelor's degree in HRM by an Approved Centre is the equivalent of taking a CIPD Level 5 for bachelor and CIPD level 7 for Master, Qualification in Human Resources. Holding such a degree will enhance the student’s professional prospects, reward and benefits and overall career growth.

Australian Institute of Human Resources (AHRI)

UOWD's Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Students will enjoy a variety of benefits contributing to their personal and professional development in order to advance into more senior leadership roles. The accreditation will also serve as a pathway to AHRI Membership status.

Dr Flevy Lasrado

Associate Professor

With a plethora of experience in both academia and industry along with a keen interest in business excellence and innovation, Dr Flevy has extensive knowledge of quality assurance and institutional effectiveness. She is an active researcher and employs blended learning and case-based teaching approach in her classroom.

Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

Degree Summary

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Program Structure

Core Subjects

Accounting for Decision MakingACCY121 | 6 cp

Responsible BusinessBUS 101 | 6 cp

Statistics for BusinessBUS 121 | 6 cp

Economic Essentials for BusinessECON100 | 6 cp

Introductory Principles of FinanceFIN 111 | 6 cp

Introduction to ManagementMGMT110 | 6 cp

Marketing PrinciplesMARK101 | 6 cp

Accounting PrinciplesACCY122 | 6 cp

Economics and SocietyECON102 | 6 cp

Business CommunicationsMGNT102 | 6 cp

Major Subjects

Organisational BehaviourMGNT201 | 6 cp

Recruitment & SelectionMGNT205 | 6 cp

Strategic Human Resource ManagementMGNT206 | 6 cp

Employment RelationsMGNT207 | 6 cp

General Elective Subjects

Digitalisation and Computational Thinking for Business*BUS 201 | 6 cp

Major Subjects

Management of ChangeMGNT311 | 6 cp

Workplace Health and Safety ManagementMGNT321 | 6 cp

Learning and Development in OrganisationsMGNT322 | 6 cp

Managing Employee Performance and RewardsMGNT323 | 6 cp

Capstone

Integrative Business CapstoneBUS 331 | 6 cp

General Elective Subjects

Choose One Emarati Studies*

Urban SociologyURBS103 | 6 cp

Public HealthPUBH115 | 6 cp

UAE and International RelationsIRAE135 | 6 cp

Society and Environment – Resources, Challenges, FuturesGEOG222 | 6 cp

Muslim Societies Across the Ages: Tradition, Secularism & ModernityARTS317 | 6 cp

Program Outcomes

Accreditation and Recognition

Professional Accreditation

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), UK

Australian Institute of Human Resources (AHRI)

Dr Flevy Lasrado

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