It combines business + psychology + law + management skills for real-world HR careers. 

Why Study Human Resource Management & Employment Relations?

This major focuses on:

• Managing people in organisations
• Recruitment, training, and talent development
• Employee wellbeing and workplace culture
• Labour laws and employment systems
• Conflict resolution and negotiation
• Strategic HR planning

You will learn how organisations:

• Hire and manage employees
• Build productive workplaces
• Handle unions and workplace relations
• Improve employee performance and satisfaction

Programme Structure & Subjects

Core HR & ER Courses include:

Human Resource Foundations

• Principles of Human Resource Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• Employment Relations

People & Workplace Management

• Managing Talent & Performance
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Healthy Workplaces
• Managing Conflict

Employment Systems

• Labour relations frameworks
• Workplace laws & negotiation systems
• Employee wellbeing strategies

Practical / Applied Learning

• Business Internship
• Project Management
• Leadership Practice

Specialisations / Focus Areas

Within HR & Employment Relations, you develop expertise in:

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Employee Relations & Labour Law
• Organisational Development
• Workplace Psychology
• HR Strategy & Leadership
• Diversity & Inclusion Management

Programme Highlights

• Strong focus on real-world HR skills
• Industry-connected lecturers and guest speakers
• Case studies from New Zealand workplaces
• Internship and practical experience options
• Flexible study (on-campus + online)
• Pathway to Master’s and MBA programmes
• Globally relevant HR knowledge

Career Outcomes

Graduates can work in:

HR & Business Roles:

• HR Officer / HR Manager
• Recruitment Consultant
• Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Employee Relations Advisor
• Training & Development Manager

Other Careers:

• Government policy advisor
• Labour relations officer
• Business consultant
• Organisational development specialist

HR graduates are needed in:

• Corporates
• Government sector
• Healthcare
• Education
• Banking & finance
• International companies

Visa Requirements (International Students)

To study in New Zealand, you must apply for a:

Student Visa Requirements:

• Offer of Place from Massey University
• Proof of tuition fee payment
• Proof of living expenses (bank balance proof)
• Valid passport
• Medical & police certificates (if required)

Work Rights:

• Up to 20 hours/week during study
• Full-time during scheduled holidays

Latest Updates / Important Notes

• Programme is flexible with elective structure
• Students can add minor in another business field
• Curriculum is regularly updated to match modern HR industry trends
• Strong focus on:
  • Workplace wellbeing
  • Diversity & inclusion
  • Modern employment law
• Some course availability may vary yearly

Final Summary

The Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management & Employment Relations) at Massey University is ideal if you want to:

• Build a global HR career
  
• Learn modern workplace management
  
• Gain strong leadership & communication skills
  
• Study in a flexible, international-friendly environment
  
• Progress to Master’s or MBA later