This innovative programme combines Human Resource Management (HRM) with People Analytics, preparing students to use data, artificial intelligence, and analytical tools to make evidence-based workforce decisions. As organisations increasingly rely on HR data to improve recruitment, employee engagement, retention, and organisational performance, this programme equips graduates with highly sought-after analytical and strategic HR skills.

Key Benefits

• Combines traditional Human Resource Management with modern People Analytics.
• Learn to collect, interpret, analyse, and visualise HR data for strategic decision-making.
• Gain practical experience with HR Information Systems (HRIS), SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Excel, and data visualisation tools.
• Study predictive analytics, workforce planning, employee engagement, and HR data ethics.
• Develop analytical, communication, storytelling, and problem-solving skills.
• Complete a 16-week industrial internship to gain real-world HR experience.
• Opportunity to join the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme, graduating with degree certificates from APU (Malaysia) and De Montfort University (United Kingdom).

Programme Structure

Degree Level 1 – Business & HR Foundations

Students gain a strong foundation in business management while developing communication, quantitative, and HR-related skills.

Common Modules

• Introduction to Management
• Fundamentals of Accounting
• Business and Communications Skills
• Business Economics
• Business Law
• Digital Thinking and Innovation
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
• Marketing
• People Management
• Quantitative Skills

Degree Level 2 – Human Resource Management & People Analytics

Students study advanced HR management together with data-driven HR decision-making.

Common Modules

• Behavioural Science in Organisation
• Business Ethics and Governance
• Innovation Process
• International Culture and Communications
• Business Research Methods

Specialised Modules

• Employee Development
• Occupational Safety and Health
• Employment Law
• Introduction to HR Analytics
• Employee Relations
• Social Psychology
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) with SAP Platform

Degree Level 3 – Advanced People Analytics

Students integrate HR strategy with workforce analytics and digital technologies.

Common Modules

• Strategic Management
• Venture Building

Specialised Modules

• Managing People and Performance
• Human Factors Psychology
• International Human Resource Management
• Talent Acquisition and Retention Analytics
• Investigations in Human Resource Management
• Contemporary Issues in HRM
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Compensation and Benefits
• Visualization and Reporting in People Analytics
• Human Resource Management Project

Disciplines / Specialisation Offered

This programme offers one specialist pathway:

• People Analytics

The specialisation focuses on:

• Human Resource Analytics
• Workforce Planning
• Talent Acquisition Analytics
• Employee Retention Analytics
• HR Information Systems (HRIS)
• Data Visualisation
• Predictive Analytics
• Social Psychology
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP)

Career Outcomes

Graduates are prepared for careers in both Human Resource Management and workforce analytics, including:

• People Analytics Specialist
• Human Resource Analyst
• HR Business Partner
• Talent Acquisition Analyst
• Workforce Planning Analyst
• Employee Experience Specialist
• Compensation and Benefits Analyst
• Learning and Development Analyst
• HR Information Systems (HRIS) Specialist
• Recruitment Consultant
• Organisational Development Executive
• HR Consultant
• Human Capital Analyst
• Business Analyst (HR)
• Human Resource Manager

Student Visa Requirements

International students must obtain a Malaysia Student Pass (Student Visa) before commencing studies.

Typical requirements include:

• Valid passport
• Official APU Offer Letter
• Academic certificates and transcripts
• Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
• Passport-sized photographs
• Medical examination
• Student Pass application through Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS)
• Proof of sufficient financial resources
• Mandatory medical and health insurance

Programme Highlights

• Ranked among the Top 2% Universities Worldwide
• Malaysia's Premier Digital Tech University
• Students from 130+ countries
• Three-year honours degree
• Specialisation in People Analytics
• Integration of HR management with data analytics and AI-enabled HR systems
• Practical training using SAP ERP, HRIS, Excel, and data visualisation tools
• 16-week industrial internship
• APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme option
• MAICSA professional paper exemptions
• Industry-focused curriculum aligned with the future of work
• Scholarships available for eligible international students. 

Latest Updates (2026)

• APU has introduced an enhanced People Analytics specialisation to address the growing demand for data-driven HR professionals capable of transforming workforce data into strategic business insights.
• The curriculum includes specialised modules such as Introduction to HR Analytics, Talent Acquisition and Retention Analytics, Visualization and Reporting in People Analytics, and Enterprise Resource Planning with SAP Platform, giving students hands-on experience with modern HR technologies.
• Students also benefit from a compulsory 16-week industrial internship and may choose the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme, enabling them to graduate with degrees from both Asia Pacific University (Malaysia) and De Montfort University (United Kingdom).