Bachelor

Bachelor of Business and Management (Major in Human Resource Management)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business and Management with a Major in Human Resource Management is a four-year degree designed to develop HR professionals capable of managing people and organisations effectively in the PNG context. The program covers the complete spectrum of HRM — from recruitment and performance management to organisational development, occupational health and safety, and employment law.

Year 2 grounds students in principles of HRM, industrial relations, and human behaviour in organisations. Year 3 develops expertise in employment management, HR development, organisational change, and legal frameworks specific to PNG. Year 4 advances into strategic HRM, compensation management, global HRM, and an internship project, ensuring graduates are practice-ready for HR roles in the public and private sectors.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the Bachelor of Business and Management (Major in Human Resource Management) must meet the following requirements:

  • Hold a Grade 12 certificate with passes in English and at least one social science or business subject.
  • Achieve the University's minimum matriculation GPA.
  • Applicants with relevant work experience in HR, administration, or management are encouraged to apply.
  • Holders of a relevant diploma may apply for advanced standing subject to School approval.

Course Structure

Year 2

Semester 1

  • 3.11301Principles of Human Resource Management
  • 3.21212Introduction to Business Practices
  • 3.21303Human Resource Economics
  • 4.11701Introduction to Psychology

Semester 2

  • 4.23904Civics & Ethics
  • 3.21301Introduction to Industrial Relations
  • 3.21304Performance Management
  • 3.21305Human Behaviour in Organisations

Year 3

Semester 1

  • 3.21302Employment Management
  • 3.31305Human Resource Development
  • 3.31306Organisational Development & Change
  • 3.30801Strategic Management

Semester 2

  • 3.20801Business Research
  • 3.31303Human Resource & Organisation Development
  • 3.31304Legal Framework for Human Resource Management in PNG
  • 3.31203Business Information Systems

Year 4

Semester 1

  • 3.41301Strategic Human Resource Management
  • 3.41302Human Resource Assessment & Testing
  • 3.31302Compensation Management

Semester 2

  • 3.41303Global Human Resource Management
  • 3.41304Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management
  • 3.41305Employment Contracts, Conflicts & Negotiation
  • 3.41306Internship Project Report

Course codes shown are indicative. Please contact the School directly for official course codes and credit information.