The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management is designed to prepare students for modern HR careers by combining traditional human resource practices with digital technologies, leadership, and people management skills.

Key Benefits

• Industry-focused curriculum aligned with current HR trends.
• Learn strategic human resource planning and talent management.
• Develop expertise in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and organisational development.
• Gain practical exposure through case studies, projects, and a 16-week industrial internship.
• Opportunity to participate in the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme, allowing eligible students to graduate with degrees from APU (Malaysia) and De Montfort University (UK).
• Exposure to SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) through SAP University Alliances.
• Develop leadership, communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills required in today's HR profession. 

Programme Structure

Degree Level 1 – Business & HR Foundations

Students develop core business and people management knowledge.

Common Modules

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

Degree Level 2 – Human Resource Management

Students study core HR functions and organisational behaviour.

Common Modules

• Behavioural Science in Organisations
• Innovation Process
• Business Research Methods
• Delivering Customer Value
• Managing Finance

HR Specialisation Modules

• Human Resource Management
• Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
• Training and Development
• Performance Management
• Employee Relations
• Business Ethics and Governance
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Degree Level 3 – Strategic HR Management

Students focus on strategic leadership and advanced HR practices.

Common Modules

• Venture Building
• Global Marketing
• Managing People and Performance

Specialised Modules

• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Leadership and Change Management
• Compensation and Benefits
• Employment Law
• Organisational Development
• Human Resource Analytics (introductory concepts)
• Final Year Project

Career Outcomes

Graduates are prepared for careers such as:

• Human Resource Executive
• HR Business Partner
• Recruitment Consultant
• Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Learning and Development Executive
• Compensation and Benefits Executive
• Employee Relations Officer
• Training Coordinator
• HR Operations Executive
• Organisational Development Executive
• Payroll Administrator
• Human Capital Consultant
• Administrative Manager
• Corporate Trainer
• Entrepreneur

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 (where 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
• Industry-focused Human Resource Management curriculum
• 16-week industrial internship
• SAP University Alliances participation
• Opportunity to join the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme
• Strong focus on leadership, talent management, and organisational development
• Practical learning through HR case studies and projects
• Scholarships available for eligible international students
• Strong graduate employability and global career opportunities.

Latest Updates (2026)

• The programme continues to emphasise digital HR practices, strategic talent management, leadership, and enterprise technologies to meet evolving workforce needs.
• Students benefit from a 16-week industrial internship, practical HR projects, and the option to graduate through the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme, earning qualifications from both Asia Pacific University (Malaysia) and De Montfort University (United Kingdom).
• APU continues to strengthen its international reputation with 268 awards received in 2025 and a global alumni network of more than 90,000 graduates, while maintaining strong industry engagement to support graduate employability.