Overview

The Business - Human Resource Management and Employment Relations at Massey University looks at how employees are recruited, developed and managed. It also examines the design of work so that an organisation can create value from, and add value to its employees.

Human resource management and employment relations involve managing relationships between people and organisations. The role of HR professionals is to shape and support organisations and their employees.

During your study, you will get a thorough grounding in workplace theory and approaches, as well as practical insights into the business world.

Our lecturers are actively researching, bringing the most relevant developments in business theory and practice to your study. They also have hands-on experience and real-world knowledge of human resource management and employment relations. You’ll have the opportunity to try out your ideas for yourself through project work.

Career

The Human Resources Management and Employment Relations major offers a wide variety of career opportunities.

When you graduate you may take up a general HR/ER position in a private company or in the public sector. There are also specialist human resources roles in strategy, recruitment, remuneration, training and development, collective bargaining, change management and dispute resolution.

Past graduates have also become consultants, policy analysts for government, research officers, and academics. Because management involves people, many also enter general management qualifications.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organisational Behaviour

Human Resources Management

Employment Relations

Decent Work

Strategic Human Resource Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Human Resource Management International Business Public Relations View 24 other Bachelors in International Business in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Birth certificate
Current passport
Residency visa
Citizenship certificate

English language proficiency documents
To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification, you will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school, or another university or tertiary institution. The specific level depends on which country or region of the world you are from.

Tuition Fee

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International

33880 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33880 NZD per year during 36 months.
National

6598 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6598 NZD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Palmerston North

1100 - 2100 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Business - Human Resource Management and Employment Relations.

Available Scholarships

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