Bachelor Of Business Hons (human Resource Management) in Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland

Bachelor Of Business Hons (human Resource Management) in Waterford Institute of Technology

What is the Human Resource Management stream on the BBS (Hons) programme?

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

Bachelor of Business (Hons) HRM Career Opportunities

Graduates from this Programme have gone on to pursue a wide variety of careers, including careers in marketing, human resource management, accounting, consulting and banking and finance.  A graduate of this degree will be suitable to take up a position at a junior/middle management level in many types of business organisations ranging from small family businesses to multi-national corporations.  Graduates of the HRM Stream will be very well-positioned to pursue a career in areas 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
• Teaching

Bachelor of Business (Hons) Scholarships & Awards

The Bachelor of Business (Hons) has a number of competitive awards and scholarships available to students including:

• John Hume Scholarship (awarded by the combined Waterford Credit Unions)
• Annual Dean's list excellence awards

Bachelor of Business (Hons) Professional Body Exemptions

Graduates with a Bachelor of Business (Hons) award are also entitled to exemptions from many of the leading professional accountancy and management bodies including:

• CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development)

Bachelor of Business (Hons) Follow on Study

Numerous follow on study options at WIT are available to gradudates of the Bachelor of Business (Hons) including a Master of Business and a Master by Reserach.

• Master of Business – Internationalisation
• Master of Business (Human Resource Management)
• Master of Business (Management)
• Master of Business (Corporate Administration)
• Master by Research