The innovative structure and flexibility of the course offers an optimum blend of theory and practice, and effectively prepares students for careers in both the private and public sectors. Students will be equipped with both soft skills for working with people, and the hard skills required to develop and implement strategies and policies that contribute towards organisational performance. The course includes a range of specialist subjects related to the HR function (e.g., industrial relations, labour economics, employment law, organisational behaviour, change management, leadership) specifically added to enhance student employability and help broaden career horizons after graduation. The flexibility of the course allows students to select additional subjects that would help realise their career aspirations or meet specific industry needs. Three workplace learning subjects designed to facilitate integration between university learning and practice in a real work context further ensure graduates are highly sought after by employers.

As a graduate you will be qualified to find work in middle and senior management positions in human resource management, and be involved in the analysis and planning of strategic and operational human resource activities in organisations. Career options are broad and include the following: Human Resources Manager Training and Development Manager Occupational Health and Safety Manager Employment and Industrial Relations Consultant.