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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management


Duration:
3 Years
(6 Semesters)

 


Awarded by:
APU, Malaysia


Intakes:
13 Mar 2025 | 17 Jul 2025 |
​29 Sep 2025

  

APU-DMU DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMME


Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.

To know more about APU-DMU Dual Scheme, please click HERE

 


MORE THAN JUST A HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEGREE

You have the exciting opportunity of enrolling for the APU-CMI Dual Accreditation by registering for a qualification through APU. Students under Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management will have the option to also opt-in for a CMI L5 Certificate in Management and Leadership which will be awarded subject to moderation by CMI.


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 1 OF THE DEGREE:
STPM• 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) and a Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent.
A-LEVEL• 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level with a Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM/ O-Level/ IGCSE or its equivalent.
UEC• 5 Grade B’s in UEC with a Pass in Mathematics and English.
MATRICULATION/ FOUNDATION• Passed Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.0).
ENTRY TO LEVEL 2 OF THE DEGREE:
DIPLOMA

• Successful completion of the APU Diploma or
• Successful completion of studies in another recognised institute with academic credits equivalent to Level 1 of an Honours Degree
(Subject to the approval of the APU Academic Board)


* The requirement to pass Mathematics and English subjects at STPM, A-Level and UEC can be waived should the qualifications contain Mathematics and English subjects with equivalent/higher achievement.
 
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
 
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• IELTS : 5.5
• TOEFL IBT : 46
• Pearson (PTE) : 51
• MUET : Band 4

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PROGRAMME OUTLINE

This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:

  • An understanding of the context, nature, role and significance of management activities undertaken by managers of Human Resource Management (HRM) in a range of organisations.
  • An opportunity to develop well-researched, logical and integrated solutions to multi-faceted problems in uncertain and dynamic contexts.
  • Vocationally relevant exposure enabling you to become operationally effective in human resource management.
  • A wide range of employment skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and interpretive skills, effective written and oral communication, using IT and business applications, and the ability to conduct research into human resource management issues.

DEGREE LEVEL 1

Students will gain basic understanding of the context within which business operate - Management, Law, Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing. We will also expose them towards business & communication skills, computing & IT skills and quantitative skills, independent learning. All Business Management programmes have a common first year so that they will get a solid grounding in business management theories and practices.

COMMON MODULES

  • Introduction to Management
  • Accounting Skills
  • Business and Communications Skills
  • Business Economics
  • Business Law
  • Digital Thinking and Innovation
  • Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing
  • People Management
  • Quantitative Skills

DEGREE LEVEL 2

Students will be exposed to more advanced level of curriculum including behavioural science, business ethics & governance, critical thinking in management, and international culture & communications. In-depth understanding on the discipline and core practices of human resource management will be developed as well. They will gain further understanding of core business processes through the industry-leading software supported by SAP. We will further nurture their independent learning to prepare them for the workplace and for further researches.

COMMON MODULES

  • Behavioural Science in Organisation
  • Business Ethics and Governance
  • Business Research Methods
  • Delivering Customer Value
  • Social Psychology
  • Innovation Processes

SPECIALISED MODULES

  • Employee Development
  • Employee Relations
  • Employment Law
  • International Culture and Communications
  • Occupational Safety and Health

ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE 1)

  • Critical Thinking in Management OR Enterprise Resource Planning with SAP Platform
 

INTERNSHIP (16 WEEKS)

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

DEGREE LEVEL 3

Students will make use of their previous studies and industrial experience to extend their familiarity in tackling more practical and modern issues of human resource management, through modules that facilitate application of job related skills and knowledge in the field of human resource management. Leadership and strategic management skills will be taught, with aims to groom them as a global business leader. A final year project requires them to explore a topic individually - they will demonstrate their academic and practical aspects of their ability in the chosen area of study.

COMMON MODULES

  • Strategic Management
  • Venture Building

SPECIALISED MODULES

  • Human Resource Management Project
  • International Human Resource Management
  • Investigations in Human Resource Management
  • Leadership Theory and Practice
  • Managing People and Performance
  • HR Analytics
  • Contemporary Issues in HRM
  • Strategic Human Resource Management

ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE 2)

  • Managing Change OR Building Customer Relationship
  • Human Factors Psychology OR Digital Execution

MQA COMPULSORY SUBJECTS*

  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
  • Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Workplace Professional Skills
  • Integrity and Anti-corruption
  • Co-Curriculum
(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.)


CAREER OPTIONS

  • Compensation & Benefit Manager
  • Employee Relations Manager
  • HR Manager
  • Performance Management Manager
  • Public Relations Manager
  • Recruitment Manager
  • Training & Development Manager
  • HR Analyst
  • HR Consultant
  • HR Director
  • Employment Manager
  • Talent Champion
  • HR Data Analyst
  • Compensation Analyst


PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONS

Upon completion of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management, students are eligible for exemptions in the below Professional Recognition of APU Degree Programmes.

The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAISCA)
(9 papers exemptions out of 16 papers
)

APU degrees enable graduates to satisfy educational requirements of professional registration. Upon successful completion of Bachelor Degrees in Business Management, Human Resource Management and International Business Management, students are eligible for 9-10 subjects (out of 16 subjects) exemption from the MAICSA Professional Diploma in Corporate Administration (PDCA) and MAICSA International Qualifying Scheme (IQS). The Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA) was founded in 1959 as an affiliated body to The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) in the United Kingdom. It is now one of the nine Divisions of ICSA worldwide, having achieved a Division status in 2001. Malaysian Government has gazetted MAICSA as a prescribed body under Section 139(A) of the Companies Act 1965, which means that Associate and Fellow members of MAICSA can automatically act as company secretaries without having to apply for a licence from the Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM).

  

Malaysian Association of Company Secretaries (MACS)
(10 papers exemptions out of 16 papers)

Upon successful completion of Bachelor Degrees in Business Management, Human Resource Management and International Business Management, graduates are eligible for 10 papers (out of 16 papers) exemptions from Malaysian Association of Company Secretaries’ Professional Examination. Malaysian Association of Company Secretaries (MACS) is an independent, self-regulating local professional body established and registered under the Societies Act 1966 on the 30th November 1989 and has been an approved body under Fourth Schedule of the Companies Act, 2016. Fellows and full members of the Association are qualified to practise as Certified Company Secretaries.


HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYTICS & INNOVATION

The COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid globalization of the 21st century have driven a paradigm shift in human resource management. To effectively navigate these complex and evolving circumstances, organizations must adopt a holistic approach that integrates HR analytics with insights derived from psychological principles. By leveraging data-driven insights and a refined understanding of employee behavior, companies can foster a more engaged, productive, and ultimately successful workforce.

APU’s BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management is designed to prepare graduates to be future-ready HR practitioners. This programme includes three key modules: HR Analytics, Social Psychology, and Human Factors Psychology, equipping students with the skills to incorporate technology and psychological insights into their decision-making. Students will learn to analyze HR data to support decisions, understand theories in Social Psychology to manage interpersonal conflicts, and apply Human Factors Psychology principles to design productive and safe workplace environments.


COURSE FEES

Malaysian Students

International Students

Year 1: RM 32,200
Year 2: RM 33,300
Year 3: RM 34,300
Total: RM 99,800

Year 1: RM 33,600 (USD 7,815)
Year 2: RM 34,800 (USD 8,095)
Year 3: RM 36,200 (USD 8,420)
Total: RM 104,600 (USD 24,330)

​* Fees stated here do not include Deposits and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.


MQA ACCREDITATION

(R2/0414/6/0111)(08/25)(A6226)

All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.

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