Bachelor of Business (Honours) (Human Resource Management)
What is the Human Resource Management stream on the BBS (Hons) program?
Human Resource Management is working with and managing people. The Human Resource stream offers a professional qualification that develops the skills, knowledge, and competencies required of Human Resource Professionals today. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) The stream covers all areas of human resource management (HRM), employee development, employee wellbeing, and employment relations developing links with HRM and the broader business environment. The modules balance practical Human Resource Management skills that can be applied in the everyday operational role of Human Resource professionals and developing the strategic competencies for progression into more senior management roles.
What are the roles?
HRM graduates can access opportunities in all sectors across the public and private sector as all major organisations have a HR department. There is progression and growth through a variety of roles such as:
- HR administrators
- HR generalists and HR managers
- Recruitment consultants
- Trainers and training and development managers
- Benefits managers
- HR consultants
- Health and Safety officer
Campus Information
Cork Road
Intakes
- Jan
- July
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
WIT’s award-winning Careers Development Centre is the main point of contact for:
- Students and graduates, helping you explore your options, develop your employability skills and make successful job applications
- Academic Staff, supporting you to equip your students with the skills they need to enhance their employability and succeed in their future careers
- Employers interested in securing the recruitment of well educated, career orientated, informed graduates
The Careers Development Centre supports the Institute in providing opportunities for students and graduates to develop the skills and attributes required to manage their careers throughout their working lives.
PSW Opportunity
2 Years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- You should be at least 17 years of age in January of the year of entry.
- You must have a Secondary/High School Diploma, with good grades in English and Mathematics and at least 4 other subjects, on average + 60%.
- Some courses have special entry requirements, which you should check under the course details.
Minimum Standard for Undergraduate entry
Examining Body/Framework
Minimum standard
IELTS
5.5 IELTS
(minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)
TOEFL – Computer Based Test
196 (min score of 15 in each component)
TOEFL – Internet Based Test
70 (min score of 15 in each component)
TOEFL – Paper Based Test
550
GCE O-Level English Language
Grade C
GCSE English
Grade C
TIE
B2+
TOEIC
605
Trinity College London
Trinity GESE 8 or ISE II
Cambridge Exams
FCE (High Grade C)
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
Grade C
South East Technological University (Certificate in English for Academic Study or the Certificate in Academic English)
Overall Pass
CEFR
B2
ETAPP
B2+
PTE (Academic)
50
QQI FET
Pass
Duolingo English Test
90
Oxford Test of English
111 (with a minimum of 100 in each component)
Irish Leaving Certificate
Ordinary Level O6
Language Cert
B2 Communicator (with a minimum average of 25)
- Course Code: SE400
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
41000 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 10500 EUR
Application Fee: 50 EUR
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