BA (Hons) in Business (HR Management) in Munich

The BA (Hons) in Business with a pathway in Human Resource Management is a six-semester, three-year program (180 ECTS) that is designed with an interdisciplinary focus. Courses comprise formative and summative assessment as well as group work and presentations.

This pathway provides students with a comprehensive understanding of business and management concepts, as well as detailed knowledge of human resource management through specialized courses.

Program Structure

In the first year of this honors degree course, students will be given a thorough grounding with core courses in management, organization, marketing, finance, IT, and economics as they relate to business. In the second and third years, they will build on this knowledge to gain an advanced understanding of these key areas, as well as acquire specific knowledge and skills relating to human resource management. Their studies culminate in a final year capstone research project.

The courses that form the curriculum of the BA (Hons) in Business (Human Resource Management) are listed below.

Year 1

Semester 1

The following courses are 10 ECTS credits over two semesters:

• Maths & Stats for Business
• Business Context and Organization
• Marketing Essentials
• IT Essentials
• Economic Perspectives
• Learning to Learn (5 ECTS)

Semester 2

The following courses are 10 ECTS credits over two semesters:

• Maths & Stats for Business
• Business Context and Organization
• Marketing Essentials
• IT Essentials
• Economic Perspectives
• Introduction to Business Finance (5 ECTS)

Year 2

Semester 3

The following courses are 10 ECTS credits over two semesters:

• Management
• Financial Management
• Business Information Systems
• Employee Relations and the Law
• Organizational Behavior for Managers
• Business Ethics and Research Practice (5 ECTS)

Semester 4

The following courses are 10 ECTS credits over two semesters:

• Management
• Financial Management
• Business Information Systems
• Employee Relations and the Law
• Organizational Behavior for Managers
• Advanced Economic Perspectives (5 ECTS)

Year 3

Semester 5

The following courses are 10 ECTS credits over two semesters:

• Strategic Management
• Global Business
• Human Resource Management
• Human Resource Development
• Contemporary Performance Management
• Capstone Project

Semester 6

The following courses are 10 ECTS credits over two semesters:

• Strategic Management
• Global Business
• Human Resource Management
• Human Resource Development
• Contemporary Performance Management
• Capstone Project

Degree Awarded

A state-recognized Dublin Business School BA (Hons) in Business degree awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

Awarding Body

Quality and Qualifications, Ireland (QQI) is the Irish State body responsible for the Quality Assurance of all education and training services in Ireland. QQI sets quality assurance criteria for the sector and regulates and approves programs of study.

Learning Outcomes

The BA (Hons) in Business (Human Resource Management) prepares students for future careers in global business ventures and large international organizations. In addition, after graduating, students will competently:

• Understand the alignment of human resource strategies as a key enabler of organizational strategy.
• Assess the competencies required in order to facilitate maximum value contribution from human resources.
• Assess knowledge and information, tools, and techniques in a critical way to confidently adapt to changing business environments.
• Evaluate data and information derived through research to ensure relevant new knowledge is continually incorporated to enhance business planning and decision making.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiation, persuasion, and presentation in individual and group situations.
• Display an in‐depth understanding of the inter‐relationships between business functions and business processes and their impact on product and service provision.
• Apply diagnostic and creative skills in the solution of business problems showing an interdisciplinary approach to resolution.
• Demonstrate a capacity to contribute to business development and enhance strategic decision-making.

Upon the successful completion of any of the bachelor’s degrees available at EU, graduates have a wide array of career options and business opportunities available to them. In response to the growing demand for flexible and entrepreneurial business professionals, our programs are designed to foster the skills required for a successful career in the international business arena.

EU's graduates possess an international mindset, multicultural awareness and are innovative thinkers. This makes them ideal candidates for positions at large, multinational companies and dynamic, disruptive entrepreneurs ready to start their own businesses.

Career Options

This BA (Hons) in Business with a pathway in Human Resource Management provides students with a firm grounding in business concepts and skills as well as specialist knowledge in the area of human resources. Upon successful completion of this degree program, graduates may wish to seek careers in the following job positions:

Training & Development Manager

Training and development managers are responsible for employee training programs. Their aim is to ensure that employees have the right skill set for an organization to meet its short- and long-term objectives. To this end, a training and development manager will define and implement training initiatives, often liaising with department heads for further understanding of the skills and competencies needed. As well as planning and programming training activities, these professionals will negotiate with suppliers for cost-effective courses and review the quality and content of the courses given.

To become a training and development manager, professionals should have strong negotiation and project management skills. They also should be good communicators.

Labor Relations Specialist

Labor relations specialists manage the relationship between management and employees. Their functions include representing the organization in the collective bargaining process, communicating with trade unions, and mediating employee disputes, among others. Their end goal is to ensure a good working environment. Labor relations specialists are up to date on the labor laws, policies, and wage levels within their sector.

Labor relations specialists have strong interpersonal, communication, and mediation skills. Knowledge of labor laws and regulations is necessary for this position.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent acquisition specialists are in charge of finding and hiring the right professionals for an organization. They will begin a recruitment process by holding meetings with the hiring professional to determine the skillset and competencies needed for a role. They will then define and publish the job post, define the salary, undertake interviews and review aptitude tests to ensure a candidate’s fit and capacity for a position. Talent acquisition specialists are typically hired in highly competitive job sectors such as tech and finance.

To succeed as a talent acquisition specialist, a professional will need skills in research to source candidates including social media as well as in communication and marketing.

Compensation & Benefits Manager

Compensation and benefits managers plan salary levels within an organization as well as create and implement benefits packages for employees. They liaise closely with top management. Benefits offered by organizations include health insurance, retirement plans, a company vehicle, and year-end bonuses, among others. This position is key for talent retention, especially in highly competitive industries, and professionals must keep up to date with industry standards.

Professionals in this field should have strong analytical and communication skills as well as business acumen.

Areas of Work

This BA (Hons) in Business with a pathway in Human Resource Management provides students with a solid foundation and skill set in business as well as the skills, knowledge, and competencies in human resources. Graduates often work in the following professional fields:

• Human Resources Management
• Industrial Relations
• Training
• Organizational Development