Human Resource Management
The Human Resource Management program starts with foundation courses in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, and Organizational Behaviour followed by a range of more advanced courses covering the professional curricula. Students will equip themselves with the comprehensive knowledge and skill set necessary for leading organizations effectively.
Bachelor of Business Administration
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- Human Resources Manager
- People & Culture Strategist
- Training Specialist
- Administrative Assistant
- Recruiter
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Sample Courses
Theoretical ideas and practical applications concerning individual and group behaviour in organizations. We explore relevant problems confronting management: motivation, influence, communication, supervision, decision-making, and work force diversity.
This course provides a broad overview of the global environment and introduce critical perspectives in international business, as well as the key management challenges of operating across nations and cultures.
Students will be provided with an opportunity to apply, in a practical business setting, the management knowledge they have gained. The internship will provide students with a valuable opportunity to make personal contacts in the public or private sector.
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Accounting
In the Accounting Specialist students learn the body of knowledge and skills required to become a professional accountant. The program starts with foundational courses in Accounting, Economics and then offers a range of more advanced courses which cover topics and competencies in the professional curricula.