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Subject Overview

Human Resource Management is offered as a major* within the Bachelor of Commerce, usually as part of a double major alongside another BCom major such as International Business or Management. You can also study towards the Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management as part of a conjoint degree programme. (In a conjoint programme, you study for two degrees at the same time, attaining the qualifications in a shorter time than it would take to complete the two programmes separately.)

In the Human Resource Management major, you’ll learn about workforce strategy, people analytics, employment law, and organisational practice – all areas that are essential for professional roles in HR management, organisational development, talent strategy, and consulting within local and international organisations.

Knowledge and Skills

HRM is a growth area, playing an increasing role in analytics, AI integration, and organisational transformation. In the Human Resource Management major, you will build skills across practical and theoretical areas including people analytics, employment law application, cross-cultural management, and strategic HRM.

You will learn how to:

  • Design innovative HR policies responsive to organisational needs
  • Formulate data-driven workforce strategies using analytics and AI
  • Address ethical and strategic challenges in contemporary HR practice
  • Integrate HR systems with business strategy in domestic and global contexts

Potential Careers

Career pathways include:

  • HR generalist roles
  • People analytics
  • Talent acquisition
  • Employment relations
  • Organisational development
  • HR business partnering
  • HR is a profession with strong career progression. According to Human Resources New Zealand, 27% of HR professionals reach Director or General Manager level. Graduates are also eligible for HRNZ graduate membership, providing early access to professional networks and development opportunities.


Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Plan Schedule / Plan Rules

Complete 90 points comprising:

  • 45 points for all Compulsory Courses, and
  • 45 points from Compulsory Courses

Selected courses must include at least 45 points at level 300.

Compulsory Courses

Complete 45 points for ALL of the following:

Compulsory Courses

Complete exactly 45 points from the following: