Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management
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Program Description
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management prepares you to lead people and manage work in businesses. You will study human resource management, organizational behaviour, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, employment law, compensation and benefits, plus core business subjects like accounting, marketing, finance and business analytics. The course teaches practical skills such as designing recruitment processes, running payroll, using HR software, and applying data to workforce decisions. Graduates can work as Human Resources Officers, Business Managers, Marketing Specialists, Financial Analysts, or start their own enterprises. This program is a strong choice for SHS students who enjoy working with people, solving problems, and building leadership and entrepreneurial skills for Ghanaian workplaces and beyond.
Aims and Objectives
Develop practical recruitment and selection skills, including job analysis and interview techniques.
Master payroll, compensation calculations, and basic employee benefits administration.
Understand employment law, workplace ethics, and regulations relevant to Ghanaian businesses.
Create training, performance management, and staff development plans aligned to business goals.
Apply business analytics and HR data to make evidence based workforce decisions.
Why Choose This Program?
Strong career prospects
High demand for HR and business managers in Ghanaian firms, NGOs, and government, with clear paths to promotions.
Practical, job ready skills
Hands on training in recruitment, payroll, HR software, and analytics prepares you for real workplace tasks.
Broad business foundation
Combines HR with finance, marketing and operations, enabling roles beyond HR, such as management or entrepreneurship.
Internships and industry links
Opportunities for placements with local companies, banks, and public institutions to gain workplace experience.
Leadership and entrepreneurship focus
Develops leadership, strategy and small business skills to start ventures or lead teams effectively.
Skills Students Will Acquire
Use Excel for payroll, budgeting, data tables, pivot tables and charts, plus Word and PowerPoint for reports and presentations.
Operate HR information systems such as BambooHR or local payroll software to manage employee records and pay.
Apply basic statistics, Excel analytics and visualization tools to interpret workforce trends and inform decisions.
Prepare simple budgets, forecast labour costs, and align HR costs to business financial plans.
Use social media and basic digital analytics to support employer branding and recruitment campaigns.
Tools and Resources Students Will Use
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
HRIS or payroll software (local or cloud based)
Power BI or basic data visualization tools
Accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage
Challenges Students Face and Helpful Tips
Challenges
Adapting to combined business and HR theory
Tips & Advice
Attend tutorials, form study groups, and practise case studies to connect theory to practice.
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