Bachelor

Bachelor of Business and Management (Professional Program - Major in Human Resource Management)

Open to professional study application

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business and Management (Professional Studies in Human Resource Management) is a two-year professional program designed for experienced practitioners in human resource management, administration, and related fields who wish to formalise and advance their qualifications. The program develops competencies in strategic HRM, employment law, organisational development, industrial relations, and people management relevant to Papua New Guinea's evolving workplace environment.

Students study the full HRM curriculum over two intensive years, including HR planning, performance management, compensation, occupational health and safety, and strategic HRM. Graduates are prepared for senior HR management and advisory roles across PNG's public and private sectors.

Entry Requirements

Professional Studies programs admit candidates who have not completed standard matriculation but have substantial relevant work experience. Applicants must provide:

  • A minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience at managerial level.
  • Full details of previous academic record.
  • Evidence of work experience at managerial level.
  • A detailed statement containing reasons for undertaking the program.
  • If currently employed, a reference from the employer endorsing the intention to undertake the program.

Successful applicants are admitted provisionally and must pass the first semester of their two-year program with a GPA of 1.75 or better to be allowed to continue.

Course Structure

Year 1

Semester 1

  • 3.11301Principles of Human Resource Management
  • 3.21303Human Resource Economics
  • 4.11701Introduction to Psychology
  • 3.12201Introductory Accounting

Semester 2

  • 3.21305Human Behaviour in Organisations
  • 3.21301Introduction to Industrial Relations
  • 3.21304Performance Management
  • 3.20801Business Research
  • 2.21301Employment Management
  • 3.31303Human Resource & Organisation Development

Year 2

Semester 1

  • 3.31303Human Resource & Organisation Development
  • 3.31201Elements of Business Finance
  • 3.30801Strategic Management
  • 3.41302Human Resource Assessment & Testing

Semester 2

  • 3.41303Global Human Resource Management
  • 3.41304Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management
  • 3.41305Employment Contracts, Conflicts & Negotiation
  • 3.31203Business Information Systems
  • 3.31302Compensation Management
  • 3.41301Strategic Human Resource Management

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