University Of Otago Human Resources

Study Human Resource Management at Otago

People are the life-blood of every organisation, without people organisations cannot function.



Human Resource Management (HRM) gives you the skills, knowledge and practice to motivate employees to excel.

HRM teaches you the underlying principles of managing people in organisations from how to ensure the right talent is in the right place at the right time, to dealing with poor performance and conflict.

Not only does a HRM major provide you with practical tools, it also explores the strategic role of HRM in the organisation and how HRM practice can support and influence the strategic direction of an organisation.

Ready to enrol?

Choose a qualification

Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom), Dunedin, 2021

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Dunedin, 2021

Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc), Dunedin, 2021

Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad), Dunedin, 2021

Apply

You must choose a qualification to enrol, but you can easily change it later.

Why study Human Resource Management (HRM)?

People management skills are integral to the workplace of today, and Otago’s HRM major will prepare you for the connected and collaborative workplace of tomorrow. The skill set you will develop while studying HRM as either a major or minor subject, are important in any role that involves working with and leading people.

HRM at Otago will equip you with skills and knowledge that will kick-start your career and give you great potential to play an important role in making sure organisations manage their most valuable resource, their people, as best they can.

HRM is perfect as both a stand-alone degree or to complement other areas of interest. During your studies at Otago you’ll gain both knowledge and practical skills associated with HRM principles to enable you to acquire the right talent, in the right place and at the right time.

Teaching style

Each paper is taught in a lecture format and most papers include weekly tutorials where you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the lecture topics in more detail. Just like at secondary school, assessment will include assignments, tests, essays, and exams.



Background required

There are no formal prerequisite subjects to study HRM at 100-Level – you don’t even have to have studied business subjects before. However, because all Business students complete a set of compulsory ‘core papers’, and because of the importance of communication to organisational life, it is recommended that you study English, Mathematics or Statistics at high school.

Career opportunities

The HRM major and minor will give you the skill set to apply for HRM roles in large or small, public or private organisations. These usually begin with HR administrator roles, with progress through to advisors and managers. Alternatively you can specialise in areas such as employment relations, talent management, learning and development or recruiting. The skill set gained in the HRM major will also enable you to enter graduate recruitment schemes.

Qualifications

Explore your study options further. Refer to enrolment information found on the following qualification pages.

Contact us



Email
[email protected](MCom)
[email protected](DipGrad)
Websites otago.ac.nz/business/index.html
Diploma for Graduates