Bachelor of Business Administration
in Human Resource Management
A company’s human resources department does much more than hire staff;
they are at the forefront of creating fair labor practices, ensuring diversity in the
workplace and helping employees get the best out of their roles. Professionals in
Human Resources work to create a safe, healthy, productive environment to
support and grow a business. Human Resource professionals often sit at the
right hand of CEOs, helping them to nurture talent, listening to business needs
and ultimately growing company productivity.
Bachelor of Business Administration
in Human Resource Management
A company’s human resources department does much more than hire staff; they are at the forefront of creating fair labor practices, ensuring diversity in the workplace and helping employees get the best out of their roles. Professionals in Human Resources work to create a safe, healthy, productive environment to support and grow a business. Human Resource professionals often sit at the right hand of CEOs, helping them to nurture talent, listening to business needs and ultimately growing company productivity.
Digital marketing is now the driving force behind many businesses. Companies are now hiring marketeers with digital capabilities as their first priority, with the recent shift to online working making them in high demand. People who think in big, bold colors with ambitious ideas love the limitless potential of a socially-driven career. It is a versatile path that requires creativity, market analysis skills and real-time response.
Program Content
With a focus on soft skills, this four-year program sees students develop an appreciation of the impact of internal and external issues facing their company’s employees, the strategic nature of human resource management interventions, empathy, and active listening and communication skills. Modules also cover global thinking, the challenges of working in a changing environment and the key behaviors of a HR professional practitioner. Students than have the options to hone their studies, concentrating on areas that are meaningful to them, like Organizational Behavior or Financial Risk Management. By the time students finish at AUBH, they are equipped as 360-degree Human Resource professionals in any chosen industry.
With a focus on soft skills, this four-year program sees students develop an appreciation of the impact of internal and external issues facing their company’s employees, the strategic nature of human resource management interventions, empathy, and active listening and communication skills. Modules also cover global thinking, the challenges of working in a changing environment and the key behaviors of a HR professional practitioner. Students than have the options to hone their studies, concentrating on areas that are meaningful to them, like Organizational Behavior or Financial Risk Management. By the time students finish at AUBH, they are equipped as 360-degree Human Resource professionals in any chosen industry.
Who should apply?
Active listeners who can think globally, and ethical and fair professionals who can balance company and employee welfare. Students who are good communicators and have the ability to inspire others will have an immediate advantage in this program. Graduates will not only be full-discipline HR professionals with this degree; specific area roles will be open to them, for example Compensation and Benefits, Employee Relations, Recruiter / Talent or Training and Professional Development.
Program Highlights
Graduate Destinations
Career and Learning Progression
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate understanding of the contribution of HRM interventions and strategic initiatives in domestic and multinational organizations.
2. Adapt appropriate HRM strategies in domestic and multinational organizations in order to formulate solutions to improve human performance and enhance company competitive standing.
3. Demonstrate creativity in designing effective HRM policies and analyze the validity of the results within the organization
4. Interpret and evaluate numerical and graphical data obtained from HRM functions such as recruitment and selection, performance management, training evaluation, and compensation administration.
5. Demonstrate effective communication skills, critical thinking skills, and professional and personal development skills that enable them to manage complex problems in the workplace effectively
6. Display a range of personal and interpersonal skills, including the capacity for continuous learning, taking initiatives, performing to deadlines, working in a team, communicating effectively and persuasively, skills which are necessary to enter a career in business organizations or undertake further study.
Career Progression
Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various fields such as:
- Supervisors and Managers
- Employee Relations Officers
- Training and Professional Developers
- Organizational Behavior Specialists
- HR Consultants
- Staffing Directors
They are also prepared with a strong foundation to progress to graduate studies within their field of study.
Career Progression
Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various fields such as:
- Supervisors and Managers
- Employee Relations Officers
- Training and Professional Developers
- Organizational Behavior Specialists
- HR Consultants
- Staffing Directors
They are also prepared with a strong foundation to progress to graduate studies within their field of study.
Learning Progression
Graduates holding a BBA in Human Resource Management from AUBH have various prospects to further their education and knowledge in Human Resource Management based on their learned skills, interests, and strengths. After graduation, they can study further in order to achieve various accreditations and qualifications from awarding bodies such as at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) at the United States, or the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) from the United Kingdom, among others. Students may also choose to pursue post-graduate academic degrees, including MBA degree (like the one offered by AUBH) or to pursue other Master’s degrees in relevant areas to Human Resource Management including Global Human Resource Management, Talent Management, People Management and Organizational Development, either locally, regionally, or internationally.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate understanding of the contribution of HRM interventions and strategic initiatives in domestic and multinational organizations.
2. Adapt appropriate HRM strategies in domestic and multinational organizations in order to formulate solutions to improve human performance and enhance company competitive standing.
3. Demonstrate creativity in designing effective HRM policies and analyze the validity of the results within the organization
4. Interpret and evaluate numerical and graphical data obtained from HRM functions such as recruitment and selection, performance management, training evaluation, and compensation administration.
5. Demonstrate effective communication skills, critical thinking skills, and professional and personal development skills that enable them to manage complex problems in the workplace effectively
6. Display a range of personal and interpersonal skills, including the capacity for continuous learning, taking initiatives, performing to deadlines, working in a team, communicating effectively and persuasively, skills which are necessary to enter a career in business organizations or undertake further study.
Program Requirements
| Program Name | Total Number of Credits |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Marketing & Social Media | 125 Credits |
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English Requirements (6 Credits)
ENGL 101: Composition I (3 Credits)
ENGL 102: Composition II (3 Credits)
ENGL 102 introduces the conventions of research writing and teaches how to produce research papers using critical thinking and analytical skills in response to a variety of academic texts. The course is designed to provide guidance in all steps of the research process including choosing a topic, designing a research methodology, analyzing data, and writing up and presenting results.
Prerequisites: ENGL 101
National Requirements (7 Credits)
ARHG 101/104: Arabic for Non-Arabic/Arabic Speakers (3 Credits)
ARHG 101 Arabic for non-Arabic speakers (3 credits)
This course develops reading and writing skills in Modern Standard Arabic with active speaking and listening skills in both formal Arabic and various Arabic dialects. Authentic materials from the Arabic media will be used in addition to text-related video and audio materials.
Prerequisites: None
ARHG 104 Arabic for Arabic Speakers (3 credits)
A practical language course which aims at developing the language skills of native speakers of Arabic. This course provides the students with a comprehensive knowledge of the linguistic system. It is intended to help learners reach a superior level of proficiency by expanding vocabulary and providing paragraph-level activities in reading, writing, and speaking; through a selection texts by writers from across the Arab world address literary themes and represent a range of genres, styles, and periods, where each text is followed by exercises that measure understanding and comprehension, vocabulary and language applications, including grammar, morphology, spelling, stylistic applications and composition.
Prerequisites: None
ARHG 106: Modern History of Bahrain (2 Credits)
The course covers the Modern History of Bahrain since 1500 till 2002. It contains: Chapter I: Introduction geography. Chapter II: A Short History of Bahrain until the beginning of the sixteenth century. Chapter III: Bahrain between European and regional ambitions. Chapter IV: Utub tribe and the establishment of political entities in the Arabian Gulf. Chapter V of Bahrain and British protection. Chapter VI: Bahrain after independence.
Prerequisites: None
ARHG 107: Human Rights (2 Credits)
This course covers human rights historical development, major human rights laws, treaties, and conventions. To learn obligations as citizens and residents of Bahrain as well as a member of the international community and to understand Human Rights Enforcement Mechanisms in Bahrain.
Prerequisites: None
Mathematics Requirements (6 Credits)
MATH 115: Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3 Credits)
This course introduces the concepts of and need for statistics, collection, tabulations, graphical representation of statistical data, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion and skewness, Kurtosis, probability and probability distributions, the binomial, the Poisson, and the normal distributions, estimating means and confidence intervals, and correlation and regression.
Prerequisites: None
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MATH 130: College Algebra (3 Credits)
This course introduces sets, number systems, fractions, polynomials, rules of algebra and linear equations and inequalities in one variable. It also covers functions and graphs, with a focus on polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions. Other topics include equations of a straight line, This course introduces numbers and number systems, prime numbers, fractions, order of operations, rules of algebra, linear equations, graphs of straight lines, ratios, rates and proportions, direct and inverse variation, percentages,simple interest rates,areas, and volumes of simple geometric figures. systems of equations, and applications to real life situations.
Pre-requisites: None
MATH 131: Finite Math with Calculus (3 Credits)
This course introduces matrix algebra, inequalities and systems of linear inequalities, linear programming, and basics of differential and integral calculus.
Prerequisites: None
Students can be exempted from these courses if they successfully completed any 100 level (NQF level 5) university math course.
Information Technology Requirements (3 Credits)
COSC 101: Introduction to Computing (3 Credits)
This course is designed to provide students with the core competencies of computing literacy and computational thinking, which are essential skills in the digital information age. The course provides an overview of computer systems—hardware, software and networks. Students will practice using essential computing programs, and will develop computational solutions to basic problems. The course also covers social and ethical issues related to computing.
Prerequisites: None
Lifelong Learning Requirements (1 Credit)
UNSS 101: University Success (1 Credit)
This course is designed to help students function as independent learners within a university environment. The course teaches students various transferable study skills, including time management, dealing with group projects, test preparation, and critical reading. It also intends to raise students’ understanding of themselves as learners.
Prerequisites: None
Arts and Humanities Requirements (3 Credits)
Students may choose any of the courses that satisfy the Art and Humanities Requirements approved by the College of
Arts and Sciences. For example, world history, humanities, public speaking, and others.
Natural Science Requirements (4 Credits)
Social and Behavioral Science Requirements (3 Credits)
ENGL 205 Business Communication (3 credits)
ENGL 205 is designed to develop the English language skills needed to perform effectively in the current global marketplace. The course builds confidence in communicating orally and in writing in various business contexts, explains essential business vocabulary, and teaches the 21st Century skills essential for success in today’s workplace.
Prerequisites: None
General Education Electives (5 Credits)
Graduation Portfolio
The American University of Bahrain recognizes the importance of curricular and non-curricular activities in developing graduate attributes. Hence, students are required to compile a portfolio of evidence showing their development throughout their educational journey. The portfolio is expected to include just a sample of activities that the student considers significant to his/her learning. The graduation portfolio aims to:
- Provide an insight into the student’s personality and areas of interest
- Showcase the student’s work and development over time
- Encourage students to engage in their wider academic and social context
- Encourage students to reflect on their own learning and development
- Promote AUBH graduates to employers
Core Requirements (39 Credits)
The following courses constitute the business core requirements.
ACCT 201: Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 Credits)
This course is an introduction to accounting and is required of all business majors. Its primary purpose is to give you an understanding of how and why accounting information is used from an external (financial reporting) and to some extent, internal (managerial reporting) perspective. Although the process of preparing accounting reports will be discussed, it is not the primary focus of this course. Instead, the focus will be on how accounting reports can facilitate decision making for a wide variety of individuals who are interested in and affected by the activities of a business .
Prerequisites: None
ACCT 202: Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3 Credits)
This introductory accounting course provides students with the knowledge of managerial accounting and its application in making economic decisions in a business entity. Topics covered will enable students to analyze and interpret both historical and estimated data by management to conduct daily operations, plan future operations and develop overall business strategies. As such, the emphasis will be on the use of accounting information for management purposes. Further developing analytical skills through problem solving and thoughtful participation in class as part of the preparation for a professional career is a major objective of this course.
Prerequisite: ACCT 201
BUSN 101: Introduction to Business (3 Credits)
This course introduces the fundamental principles of business organization, ownership, operation, and control.
Prerequisites: None
BUSN 301: Business Law (3 Credits)
This course is designed to provide learners with a study of the law governing the business environment, including the study of common law, statutory law and the role of legal institutions in regulating business activities. The course covers the topics of the American legal system, including civil litigation, intentional and unintentional torts, and the law of contracts. The course includes a general discussion of the legal system of Bahrain, in line with the course content.
Prerequisites: Minimum 60 credits
ECON 201: Principles of Microeconomics (3 Credits)
This class is an introduction to economics as it applies to the functioning of markets, businesses and households. Students learn how individuals make decisions about how to use scarce resources efficiently and how these decisions affect markets and the overall economy. Effect of government policies on the functioning of markets is also examined.
Pre-requisites: None
ECON 202: Principles of Macroeconomics (3 Credits)
This course introduces the analysis of a market economy. Emphasis will be on the measurement and determinants of aggregate economic performance, including output, income, employment, prices, interest rates, and economic growth. Consideration will be given to the role of the monetary and banking system, the Federal Reserve, government fiscal policy, and the global economy in influencing domestic business cycles, inflation and growth.
Pre-requisites: ECON 201
FINC 201: Essentials of Financial Analysis ( 3 Credits)
This course introduces the foundational knowledge in finance so that student can build skills and critically think about financial decisions made on a daily basis. The course begins with basic concepts, focusing on the economic environment (including financial markets, risk, the valuation process, and then shows how specific techniques and decision rules can be used to help maximize the value of the firm.
Prerequisites: ACCT 201
MGMT 101: Principles of Management (3 Credits)
This course explores the basic managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading, motivating, and controlling the contemporary environment.
Pre-requisites: None
MGMT 205: Organizational Behavior (3 Credits)
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts in management and organizational behavior. The course applies these concepts to the management of people and resources toward the accomplishment of organizational goals. Emphasis is placed on acquainting students with the literature and on understanding the relationship between theory and practice.
Prerequisite: MGMT 101
MGMT 350: Business Ethics (3 Credits)
This course introduces the ethical dimensions of business as related to the various stakeholders inside and outside the organization. Topics include business ethical theory, ethical decision making, typical dilemmas, and corporate social responsibility.
Corequisite: ENGL 205
Prerequisite: MGMT 205
MGMT 410: Business Policy and Strategic Management (3 Credits)
This course provides critical understanding of strategic management and business policies in modern organizations. This course is designed to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills in business situations that involve the organization as a whole and integrate knowledge and skills acquired from all areas of business.
Prerequisites: Minimum 75 credits, MGMT 101
MRKG 101: Principles of Marketing (3 Credits)
This is an introductory course in marketing. It examines the role of marketing within the organization and in society. Key marketing concepts include consumer needs, market research, pricing and promotion.
Pre-requisites: None
MSYS 201: Principles of Management Information Systems (3 Credits)
This course provides an overview of management information systems (MIS) and provides practical applications of Excel in the business environment. Course topics include components of MIS, IT infrastructure including hardware and software, networks and MIS security. The course also covers management, social and ethical issues relating to MIS, as well as basics of Excel as an information system.
Pre-requisites: None
Major Requirements (30 Credits)
HRMT 302: Recruiting the Best Talent (3 Credits)
This course provides an overview of the recruitment process and strategies by which organizations identify and hire the best talents. Students will develop specific skills and acquire the competencies needed to effectively assess and select the best candidate for the best job vacancy.
Prerequisites: MGMT302
HRMT 304: Compensation, Benefits and HRIS Systems (3 Credits)
Discover how compensation systems influence organizational productivity, equity, and competitiveness. Develop strategic and analytical business acumen skills by applying compensation principles to organizational objectives. Look at how corporations use HRIS systems for management, data, balance scorecard analyses, and payroll tracking to improve long-term performance. Get hands- on practice with tools and processes for developing job designs and descriptions, internal data systems, and pay surveys.
Prerequisites: FINC201, MGMT302
HRMT 401: Labor Relations and Ethical Issues in HRM (3 Credits)
Explore techniques for effectively dealing with labor relations, including team management, industrial relations, grievances, and conflict resolution. Identify legal and ethical issues surrounding the contemporary study of labor relations and learn how to analyze these considering both Bahraini and international labor laws. Topics in course include business ethics, ethical management practices, ethical decision-making, dispute resolutions, and dealing with contemporary ethical dilemmas in the workforce.
Prerequisites: BUSN301, MGMT302, MGMT350
HRMT 402: Training, Coaching, and Succession Planning (3 Credits)
Research shows that Training and Development increases employees’ job satisfaction and morale, which leads to more efficiency and better profits. Acquire techniques for successfully fulfilling employee training and development needs, incorporating training and learning theories. Gain an overview of the main concepts, strategies and methodologies of employee training and development. Examine the key concepts at each stage of the training process including needs analysis, delivery options and program evaluation.
Prerequisites: MGMT302
HRMT 403: Relationship and Performance Management (3 Credits)
How do you manage implementing career plans, writing performance improvement plans, or dealing with employee terminations or outplacements? Learn how the role of a performance and relationship manager is key to improving the skills and expertise of employees. Topics include managing performance systems, creating development plans, building succession plans, training and managing performance reporting platforms, dealing with legal compliances, and enhancing organizational and communication skills for all levels of a contemporary organization.
Prerequisites: MGMT302
HRMT 480: Human Resources Internship (3 Credits)
This course provides students with the opportunity to practice on the job at an actual Human Resources department of a business organization for a period of six to seven weeks, thereby transferring and developing industry-specific and business skills acquired from prior study.
Prerequisites: minimum of 90 credits and a CGPA of 2.00, MGMT 101, FINC 201, MRKG 101
HRMT 495: Research Influence on HRM Practice (3 Credits)
HRMT 499: Research Project: HR Practitioner Case Study (6 Credits)
Case studies tell stories of real-life experiences and events that can influence decisions and practices. Develop an original case study analysis research project that identifies local and multi-national key problems or challenges related to a diverse HRM topic. Examine specific HR business case examples and use past course readings, outside research, resources, and tools to create best solutions. Also, reflect on knowledge and skills learned throughout the HRM program for the development of this real- world case study project. Analytical and communicational skills should be evident in this project. Guidance will be given to prepare and present a case study research project in both written and presentation form.
Prerequisites: HRMT 495, Minimum of 90 credits.
MGMT 302: Managing Human Resources (3 Credits)
This course provides an overview of the processes by which organizations acquire, deploy, and retain their workforce. Students will develop specific knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to effectively carry out staffing activities, including HR planning, recruiting, selecting, placing, onboarding, training, and developing employees, labor relations, workplace safety, and compensation. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of relevant theory, related research, and legal constraints as well as developing and applying critical thinking skills. Students will also develop skills in planning their career path.
Prerequisites: MGMT 101
Major Electives (9 Credits)
Students pursuing a BBA in Human Resource Management degree must complete a minimum of 9 elective credits from
the choices below:
BUSN 410: Artificial Intelligence for Business (3 Credits)
This course aims to provide students with critical knowledge and experience to identify opportunities in proposing and deploying AI solutions to real business scenarios. Having successfully completed the course, students will be able to describe AI and the role it can play to deliver benefits for businesses, identify potential applications of AI in practice, and assess the main capabilities of AI and the core technologies that help deliver them.
Prerequisites: MATH 115, MSYS 201, ENGL 102, minimum 90 credits
HRMT 305: Role of an HR Practitioner and Leader (3 Credits)
Exemplary HR leaders are known for being forward-thinking, strong communicators and collaborators, ethical, quick problem-solvers, innovative, and having strong conflict management and relationship skills. Learn the functions of HR practitioners and leaders, differences between generalist and specialist roles in small, midsize, and large corporations, and how they contribute to a company’s success. Explore how organizational psychology theories and social sciences build the foundation for understanding human behavior, workplace productivity, and employee satisfaction.
Prerequisites: MGMT205, MGMT302
HRMT 406: International HRM (3 Credits)
Today, managing across borders is more common than not and requires effective communication, collaboration, and relationship management skills. Develop a critical understanding of human resources management’s role in an international context. Topics covered include the recruitment and selection of expatriates, performance management, and reward systems in a multinational context. Case studies are explored for the better understanding of realistic problems in international HRM. Discover skillsets and talents needed to prepare future HR managers for the challenges of multiculturalism and global issues in the modern workplace.
Prerequisites: MGMT302
MGMT 301: Operations Management (3 Credits)
This course examines issues included in productions and operations management, design, operation and control of industrial enterprises, plant location, scheduling quality control, layouts, facilities, planning, material processing and inventory control.
Prerequisite: MGMT 101, MATH 115
MGMT 306: Cross-Cultural Management (3 Credits)
This course introduces students to culture as an important variable in international management and examines its impact on organizations, strategy, negotiations, management of human capital, leadership, team building, and ethics. The course content includes a metaphor approach to explore key differences among cultures and examine their relevance for international management practice.
Prerequisites: MGMT 205
MGMT 312: Negotiations and Conflict Management (3 Credits)
This course explores conflict as a management issue in business organizations and also investigates techniques and methods for reaching effective agreements. The course employs case studies, role playing and other experiential learning tools to develop analytical problem-solving abilities and enhance conflict resolution skills.
Prerequisite: MGMT 101 (Minimum of 60 credits)
MGMT 313: Managing Change and Innovation (3 Credits)
This course explores the importance of innovation to business success and considers current trends in technology, society, consumer expectations and the workforce. The course includes examination of strategies for enabling innovation and overcoming obstacles to change. The course content also presents the concept of a learning organization in the context of transformational leadership.
Prerequisites: MGMT 205
Professional Elective Options (6 Credits)
Students pursuing a BBA in Human Resource Management must complete a minimum of 6 Professional Elective credits. Professional Elective credits may be earned via any courses offered at or above the 200 level.
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