Human Resource Management and Employment Relations - Bachelor of Business
Interested in diversity and organisational culture, and want to influence people at all levels of an organisation? Study human resources and employment relations as part of the Bachelor of Business degree.
Human resources professionals are the oil between management and employees, ensuring that staff are productive, safe and developing as valued and skilled workers. Careers in human resources and employment relations encompass planning, recruitment, learning and development, health and safety, commercial law and employer/employee relations. A key aspect of this work is change management, as companies are constantly adapting to and influencing the environment in which they operate.
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This is part of the Bachelor of Business.
Start date: 2022
- Download our Business & Economics programme guide [PDF, 3.7 MB]
Start date: 2023
- Download our Business programme guide [PDF, 4.9 MB]
Part 1
You complete four core courses - refer to the Bachelor of Business overview.
Bachelor of Business
And complete the following course
You also choose minor or elective courses depending on your chosen minor(s).
Part 2
You gain an understanding of current employment issues including the complex relationships between employees, employers, government and trade unions, and internal and external factors that influence organisational behaviour.
Courses may include
- EMPL601 Employment Relations
- HRMG601 Human Resource Management
- HRMG602 Learning and Development
- EMPL702 Workplace Health, Safety and Conflict Management
- EMPL704 The Dynamics of Employment Regulations
- HRMG701 Diversity at Work
- HRMG703 Global Mobility
Part 3
Workplace experience
The capstone project is the final part of your degree and takes place in your final semester. You can choose to work in an organisation of your choice or complete an applied project, bringing together your learning and gaining valuable experience.
Recent placements included:
- DB Breweries
- Farmers Trading Company
- Fletcher Construction
- Nestlé NZ Ltd
- Progressive Enterprises
- SKY TV
- Waitemata District Health Board
- Warehouse Stationery
Workplace experience in the Bachelor of Business
Skills you will develop
The outcomes for graduates of this major are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.
Current students looking for specific requirements for business majors should refer to Canvas.
- Employment relations specialist
- Human resource manager
- Industry training advisor
- Recruitment consultant
- Talent manager
- Health and safety manager
Find out more about industry trends, job descriptions and what employers may be looking for.
Other areas you can focus on in the Bachelor of Business
- Key areas for any organisation
- Can open up a wide range of career opportunities
- Valuable workplace experience in an organisation of your choice
- Offered at the City or South Campus
- Committed to productive employment relationships
- Interested in talent management
- Able to build inclusive organisations
- A strong negotiator
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.