Human Resource Management (HRM) is the science of people and organisations. It is about attracting, developing, and managing staff, to create high-performing workplaces where people want to give their best.
The HRM programme aims to create leaders who shape the way people act in organisations. It covers topics such as team leadership, communication, leading change, sustainability, and learning and development.
Why study Human Resource Management at UC?
- HRM is taught by staff from around the world, who bring their experience into classes.
- The learning is innovative, using new, engaging ways to equip you with leading knowledge and skills.
- The courses involve applied assignments and activities that address real-world business issues.
- Our close links with the local business allow you to learn from experienced leaders.
- Students can work on consulting projects dealing with current challenges in a variety of industries.
- Our programme links with the competencies required for becoming a professional HR practitioner in the Human Resources Institute of New Zealand (HRINZ).
- UC is ranked 220th in the world for Social Sciences and Management (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2020).
Recommended preparation
There are no formal requirements for those wishing to study Human Resource Management. An interest in human behaviour and social sciences (such as psychology, sociology, and management) as well as a general interest in business, is advantageous.
Good communication skills, both written and interpersonal, are important. An understanding of statistics can also be useful.
Courses
UC offers a major and a minor in Human Resource Management as part of the Bachelor of Commerce.
You can also study this subject as a minor within the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Sport Coaching, and Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership.
Human Resource Management major
To complete a major in Human Resource Management within the Bachelor of Commerce, you will need to take the following courses throughout the degree:
100-level
- MGMT 100 Fundamentals of Management
200-level
- MGMT 206 Organisational Behaviour
- MGMT 207 Principles of Human Resources Management
- MGMT 230 Business, Society and the Environment
300-level
- MGMT 301 Leading Change and Innovation
- MGMT 303 Leading and Managing People: Essential Employment Frameworks
- MGMT 308 Advanced Human Resource Management
Plus at least one of:
- MGMT 304 Management Skills for a Diverse Workforce
- MGMT 306 Team Leadership
- MGMT 330 Communication Management
- MGMT 331 Learning and Development in Organisations
For the complete three-year Human Resource Management major degree plan, see the UC Business School | Te Kura Umanga website.
Human Resource Management minor
For the Human Resource Management minor in the Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Sport Coaching, or Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership, you will need to take these courses throughout your chosen degree:
100-level
- MGMT 100 Fundamentals of Management
200-level
- MGMT 206 Organisational Behaviour
- MGMT 207 Principles of Human Resources Management
300-level
- MGMT 303 Leading and Managing People: Essential Employment Frameworks
- MGMT 308 Advanced Human Resource Management
Career opportunities
UC graduates are found in every kind of organisation.
As a human resources practitioner, you may work primarily in human resources teams and consulting companies, both in Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas. HR professionals can choose a generalist career, or specialise in areas such as recruitment and retention, performance or talent management, staff pay and rewards, learning and development, performance, coaching, and organisational change.
Careers as management consultants are also possible and graduates, particularly those with postgraduate degrees, may find this path very rewarding.
Contact us
Department of Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Phone +64 3 369 3888
Email [email protected]
Location
Reception Level 2, Meremere Building – see campus maps
Postal address
College of Business and Law | Te Rāngai Umanga me te Ture
University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand