Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
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Program Description
Business Administration with Human Resource Management teaches how organisations are run and how to manage people at work. You will study management, human resource management, organisational behaviour, basic finance and budgeting, marketing, business law, and business analytics. The program mixes classroom theory with practical tasks like recruitment, payroll basics, training design, and project work. Graduates can work as Human Resources Officers, Business Managers, Marketing Specialists, Financial Analysts, or start their own businesses. This course builds leadership, decision making, and entrepreneurship skills that are useful across public and private sectors in Ghana and beyond. It is a practical choice for SHS students who enjoy working with people and solving business problems.
Aims & Objectives
Develop practical HR skills to manage recruitment, payroll basics, onboarding, and employee relations, demonstrated by completing simulated hiring and payroll exercises.
Master core business concepts in management, finance, marketing, and operations, shown by preparing a business plan and financial budget.
Understand Ghanaian labour law and ethical workplace practice, evidenced by case study analysis and compliance checklists.
Create and interpret simple business reports using data analysis tools, measured by producing spreadsheets and presentation reports.
Why Choose This Program?
Strong job prospects
HR and management roles are in demand across Ghanaian businesses, banks, NGOs, and government, offering steady entry-level positions and clear career progression.
Practical and transferable skills
You learn hands-on skills like recruitment, budgeting, and data reporting that apply to many industries and small businesses.
Internship and industry links
Many programmes include workplace attachments, allowing you to gain real experience, build a CV, and make employer contacts.
Pathway to entrepreneurship and leadership
The course teaches how to manage people and resources, useful if you want to start or grow your own business.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Use spreadsheets for payroll, budgeting, staff schedules, and basic data analysis, and prepare professional reports and presentations.
Collect and interpret simple HR and business data to make decisions, using charts, pivot tables, and basic metrics.
Operate common payroll processes and learn core features of Human Resource Information Systems for employee records and leave tracking.
Prepare simple budgets, track cash flow, and evaluate cost implications of HR decisions and business operations.
Tools & Resources
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets)
Basic payroll or HRIS software (school-provided or cloud-based)
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Gap between theory and practice.
Managing a wide range of subjects, from finance to law.
Tips & Advice
Join internships, practical labs, and case study groups to apply classroom learning to real tasks.
Use a study timetable, form peer study groups, and focus on one practical skill each week.
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