Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Human Resource Management

This programme is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the role and significance of Human Resource Management (HRM) across various organizations. Students will develop the ability to formulate well-researched, logical, and integrated solutions to complex problems in dynamic and uncertain environments. The course provides vocationally relevant exposure, ensuring that graduates are operationally effective in HRM roles. Additionally, students will gain a diverse set of employment skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, IT proficiency for business applications, and the ability to conduct research into HRM-related issues.

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

Year 1 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

In addition to the above, all students are also required to successfully complete General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-Curricular Activities.

Year 2 Common Modules

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

Specialised Modules

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

Elective Modules (Choose 1)

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

Internship (16 weeks)

After the completion of Level 2 students will undertake a short Internship/Industrial Training. This will prepare them for a seamless transition from the classroom to the world of Human Resource Management.

Year 3 Common Modules

• Venture Building
• Strategic Management

Specialised Modules

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

MOA 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