Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management (HRM)

Throughout the world businesses are seeking professionals with the skills to manage one of their most valuable resources - people. This program allows you to study human resources management (HRM) in depth, developing analytical, problem-solving and other transferable skills demanded by employers. You will also gain a mature understanding of the modern economy and the role human resource management plays within it.

You will be guided to reach excellence in human resource management concepts, standards and processes and study appropriate HRM principles and challenges to inform planning, decision making and people management. You will be exposed to the links between HRM and other business functions and how they affect business success.

By the end of the program you will be able to apply HR functions in organizations, evaluate HR practices in both local and international companies and analyze human behaviour and how this shapes the business world.

Common across all specializations in the Bachelor of Business Administration programs are courses that will provide you with a solid foundation to communicate effectively, carry out research, understand legal, social, professional and ethical responsibilities in a business environment, apply analytical and critical thinking to business issues, use information technology effectively and understand the dynamics of a complex global business environment.

Our program undergoes a rigorous process of continual improvement to ensure it stays relevant and in line with developments within the world of business.

Agreements with top ranked business schools in Europe, USA and Australia provide opportunities for student exchanges and other collaborations.

Career Opportunity

Graduates of this program are well placed to take up careers in human resource management and other management roles that demand an understanding of the human element of business.

You will be able to use this flexible degree to succeed in a large and diverse range of public and private organizations such as banks, government entities, oil companies, education institutions, utility companies, property developers, insurance companies, airlines, hospitals, financial institutions, investment companies, construction companies, engineering companies, energy companies and international consulting firms.

Organizations include Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Abu Dhabi Education Council, Ministry of Finance, Mubadala, KPMG, ADNOC group, Abu Dhabi Police, Abu Dhabi Retirement Pensions & Benefits Fund, Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, Al Hilal Bank, Deloitte, Department of Economic Development, Etihad Airways, Ministry of Health, Mubadala, Nuclear Energy Corporation, SEHA, State Audit Institution, TDIC and Union National Bank to name a few.

Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management

This MBA program, one of the largest in the UAE, offers you a transformative career experience and the opportunity to become an accomplished global leader in the field of Human Resources Management and succeed in the complex world of business.

In addition to the core MBA courses, you will choose concentrations from Human Resource Management in a Global Environment, Corporate Performance Management, Job Evaluation and Performance Appraisal, Training and Development and Employment Law and Relations. The development of leadership, communication, team-building and critical thinking skills, and the ability to critically evaluate business performance as well as an understanding of organization sustainability, are also the cornerstones of this program.

In order to ensure your success in today’s multifaceted business environment, you will be immersed in a stimulating and diverse blend of case studies, exercises, group work, simulations and lectures. This blended teaching approach is designed to maximize the learning experience, giving you the knowledge and skills to manage, motivate, innovate and, most of all, lead in the challenging world of human resources management and business in general.

The MBA in Human Resources Management is comprised of eight core courses (24 credit hours) and three concentration courses. Our unique six term structure offers you ultimate flexibility in terms of start date and study schedule and means you can complete your MBA in one year. It also allows you to better manage your workload as you take only two courses per term delivered in the evenings and weekends. If professional or personal commitments dictate that you need to miss a term, it is easy to catch up. Ours is the only MBA in the UAE that offers such flexibility.

If you already hold a general MBA degree, or have a professional interest in Human Resources Management, you have the option to take the concentration courses on their own and receive a certification from Abu Dhabi University.

Students should note that up to two concentration courses may only be offered in our Abu Dhabi campus only.