Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) offers the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Resource Management as a full-time 3-year degree designed to prepare students for human resource management careers across organisations. The programme builds your understanding of the context, role, and significance of HRM, while developing well-researched, logical solutions to workplace and people-management challenges.
Across degree levels, you study management foundations, advanced behavioural and governance topics, and specialised HRM modules including employee development, employment law, employee relations, HR analytics, and strategic human resource management. The programme also includes an internship/industrial training for a minimum of 16 weeks and a final year project focused on investigating an HRM topic.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Common modules include Introduction to Management, Fundamentals of Accounting, Business and Communications Skills, Business Economics, and Business Law.
- You also study Digital Thinking and Innovation, Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, Marketing, People Management, and Quantitative Skills.
- You build business and communication foundations that support later Human Resource Management (HRM) specialisation.
- You progress to advanced topics including Employee Development, Occupational Safety and Health, Employment Law, Introduction to HR Analytics, Employee Relations, and Social Psychology.
- Critical Thinking in Management and behavioural science topics are included as part of the advanced curriculum.
- The programme includes exposure to core HRM practices and learning through industry-leading software supported by SAP.
- You undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks.
- The internship is designed to prepare you for a transition from classroom learning to working environments.
- You apply HRM knowledge in real workplace settings during the internship placement.
- You study Managing People and Performance, Human Factors Psychology, International Human Resource Management, Managing Change, and Investigations in Human Resource Management.
- The advanced curriculum includes Contemporary Issues in HRM, Strategic Human Resource Management, Compensation & Benefit, and Sustainability Leadership.
- You complete a Human Resource Management Project, drawing together your HRM knowledge for a capstone-style outcome.
Career outcomes
- You graduate with job-ready HRM capabilities covering core areas such as people management, employee development, employment law, and employee relations—skills that HR teams look for when hiring entry-level HR professionals.
- You build practical HR analytics and data-informed decision-making strength through Introduction to HR Analytics and HR-focused strategy modules, positioning you for HR analyst and HR data-related roles.
- Your internship/industrial training experience helps you transition faster into the workplace, giving you evidence of hands-on learning that can strengthen your applications for HR assistant and HR coordinator roles.
- You gain HR expertise that supports recruitment, performance management, and change-related responsibilities, helping you qualify for progression into recruitment manager, performance management manager, and HR manager pathways.
- You develop competency across compensation, benefit, and strategic HR topics, which supports your readiness for roles such as compensation analyst and HR consultant as you build experience.
Employability rate
Employability rates for human resource management graduates in Malaysia are typically around 80% and unemployment rates are about 20%, reflecting steady demand for HR professionals across organisations that are continually hiring to support workforce planning, compliance, and performance.
Together, these figures suggest a reasonably stable career outlook, especially for graduates who complete internship experience and build practical HR analytics and professional HR process skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| International entry to Degree Level 1 | International applicants can enter Level 1 of the degree with STPM, A-Level, UEC, or a passed Matriculation/Foundation programme (minimum CGPA 2.0). APU also notes that specific programme entry requirements may differ based on the latest MQA programme standards and that equivalency is determined using MQA comparison lists. |
| Entry via recognised prior studies / credits | If you are applying for Level 2 entry, you may apply with a relevant diploma (including successful completion of an APU Diploma) or with studies from another recognised institute with academic credits equivalent to Level 1 of an Honours Degree, subject to approval by the APU Academic Board. |
Language requirements
The program is taught in English. International applicants must meet APU’s published English requirements by submitting an accepted English test score and, where applicable, any other required proof for international students.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 108500 / total program | Total for International (for 3 years): RM 108,500. Fees stated here do not include deposits and other miscellaneous fees; fees exclude the 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by the Malaysian Government and SST is applicable to all fees throughout the duration of the studies. |
Proof of financial resources
For Malaysia student visa processing, you must be able to support your tuition and living costs as required by the student pass/visa process and APU’s international student application procedure.
- Pre-Arrival Application Processing Fees and additional international student processing fees are described by APU and related to the student visa process.
- Prepare documents for visa processing showing you can meet study-related financial requirements, as instructed during the international student offer and student pass application steps.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | November - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | September 28, 2026 | November 24, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | September 28, 2026 | November 24, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 28, 2026 | November 24, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | November - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | November - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Initiate your application and upload documents
Submit an online application to APU during the published intake window. Include certified true copies of your academic qualifications (and English translations where applicable) and submit your English test results for evaluation. Clearly state the programme you are applying for and the intake date. You will normally receive application results in 2 to 3 working days after APU receives complete documents.
Receive the offer and confirm admission for visa processing
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will receive an offer letter. To enable APU to submit your student visa application, you must confirm your enrolment and pay the Pre-Arrival Application Processing Fees as instructed by APU. After accepting the offer, you will need to provide the additional documents required to start visa processing. APU indicates that the application and visa timeline typically requires early preparation before intake.
Student pass application via EMGS and required submission timing
APU submits your application to EMGS once it receives complete documents and the required application fees. APU notes that student pass processing can take about 2 to 3 weeks after receiving complete documents and payment. APU advises that your forms should arrive at least eight weeks before the intake dates to support early approval. During visa processing, APU advises avoiding entering Malaysia to prevent delays.