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Major of Human Resource

Overview

A firm’s greatest strength is its people. Thus, the performance of employees is vital to the organization’s success - without a competent workforce, the organization is set up to failure. In view of this, the Human Resources Management (HRM) program recognizes the importance of the professional skills and knowledge necessary for Human Resources (HR) graduates to excel in their future careers.

Accordingly, the program’s main aim is to develop students’ appreciation of the significance of Human Resource strategies for various firms. Furthermore, the program encompasses other areas relevant to the field of Human Resources such as leadership, negotiation, Change management, and performance management. In addition, The HRM curriculum at the CBA is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) which is the world’s largest HR professional society, as well as the Human Resource Certificate Institute (HRCI), which certifications are the most recognized and trusted by HR professionals and organizations across the world.

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Vision
  • Deliver to the student the essentials and definitions of Human Resources Management and explain the impact of advanced tools and technology in the development of this field.
  • Provide practical exposure to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to manage the performance of Human Resources in the business sector.
  • Prepare the student with adequate skills engage students in projects and activities to practice Human Resources Management in a competitive environment and enhance their creativity.
  • Assist students to improve communication skills encourage team work spirit and develop the ability to analyze and solve problems and develop the intellectual skills and ability.
  • Provide the student with the necessary background in Human Resources Management and administrative sciences which prepares the student for higher studies & work environment.
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Mission

To deliver high quality educational standards through comprehensive programs that demonstrate thorough understanding and application of all aspects of the human resource profession as well as encouraging life-long learning that leads to prosperous future of HRM in Saudi Arabia.

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Dr. Sayeeduzzafar Qazi Zafar Ulaziz , Head of HR Department

I am pleased to welcome you to the College of Business Administration (CBA), the Mother College of the University of Business and Technology.
It prepares students for entry level and leadership positions in both private and public sectors. Students seeking careers in real estate, corporate control, treasury functions, and investment will find the Human Resource major to be well suited for their needs. The Human Resource Department is one of the top programs in the country, offering a curriculum that serves the needs of students all over the region by offering a program that provides local and global perspectives, promotes critical thinking and develops effective communication skills.

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Requirements Program

UBT’s Requirement Program consists of non-credited courses and English courses aimed at improving students’ language proficiency before they begin their undergraduate studies, as well as to develop and improve students’ knowledge of mathematical and analytical techniques through the medium of English Language.

The program also familiarizes students with the requirements of undergraduate study, study skills and disciplines of all forms. The program consists of the following courses: Language Levels(English Language Academy "ELA") Pre - Calculus(depending on the placement test) At first, newly admitted students are required to take an English placement test to determine his / her level.Each student will be placed according to his/ her test results in the following list:


COURSE UNITS PREREQUISITE
MATH-099-1 Pre-Calculus 3 EL-400-1 English Language Level 4
EL-100-1 English Language Level 1 1 --
EL-200-1 Academic English Level 2 1 EL-100-1 English Language Level 1
EL-300-1 Academic English Level 3 1 EL-200-1 Academic English Level 2
EL-400-1 Academic English Level 4 1 EL-300-1 Academic English Level 3

Students may seek course exemptions at ELA by submitting one of the following options:

  • TOEFL iBT result of 75/120 and IELTS result of 5/9
  • Pass the ELA placement test with a very high score 100/120.
  • Student may be exempted from MATH099 by passing the pre-calculus course placement test

Preparatory (Fall)

Course Code Course Name Units
MATH099 PRE-CALCULUS 3
Total : 3

Freshmen (Fall)

Course Code Course Name Units
STAT121 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS 3
SOC 140 COMMUNICATION SKILLS 3
MKT 120 MARKETING PRINCIPLES 3
HRM 120 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
ENG 102 ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES 3
BAIS101 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3
ACCT102 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING 2 3
Total : 21

Sophomore (Spring)

Course Code Course Name Units
SCM 230 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 3
ARAB201 ARABIC LANGUAGE 2 2
BUS 230 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION 3
BUS 231 QUANTITATIVE BUSINESS ANALYSIS 3
ECON101 MICROECONOMICS 3
FIN 230 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 3
Total : 17

Sophomore (Fall)

Course Code Course Name Units
BUS 240 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR 3
ISLS201 ISLAMIC 2 2
ECON201 MACROECONOMICS 3
BUS 241 BUSINESS LAW 3
HRM 340 LEADERSHIP 3
HRM 341 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 3
Total : 17

Junior (Spring)

Course Code Course Name Units
ELCTHR1 MAJOR ELECTIVE 1 3
BUS 350 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 3
HRM 350 LABOR RELATIONS 3
HRM 351 RECRUITMENT & TALENT ACQUISITION 3
ELCTG1 COLLEGE ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT 3
BUS 351 ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3
Total : 18

Junior (Fall)

Course Code Course Name Units
ELCTG2 COLLEGE ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT 3
ISLS301 ISLAMIC CULTURE 3 (BUSINESS ETHICS) 3
ELCTHR2 MAJOR ELECTIVE 2 3
HRM 360 CHANGE MANAGEMENT 3
HRM 361 NEGOTIATION & CONFLICT RES. 3
HRM 362 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT 3
Total : 18

Senior (Spring)

Course Code Course Name Units
BUS 471 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3
ELCTHR3 MAJOR ELECTIVE 3 3
HRM 471 ORG. DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT 3
BUS 470 RESEARCH METHODS 3
HRM 472 HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING 3
HRM 470 COMPENSATION & EMPLOYEES BENEFITS 3
Total : 18

Senior (Fall)

Course Code Course Name Units
HRM 480 CO-OP TRAINING 6
Total : 6
Plain Total : 118
Total Number of Courses : 39

Program Advisory Board

  • HODs of HRM Program.
  • 2 Senior Faculty members of HRM Program.
  • Dr. Nasir Ali , Associate Professor, College of Business, Jeddah University, Jeddah.
  • Ms. Nada Mutawakil Muhalhal, Human Capital Director, First Clinic, Jeddah.
  • Mr. Saud Sabban, Previous Executive Vice President & Head of Human Resources of The National Commercial Bank (NCB), Currently CEO of Sabban Development.
  • Mr. Turki Ali Albuluwi, Head of Compensation and Benefits. Human Resources Function Bupa Arabia for cooperative Insurance Experience.
  • Alumni Students:
    • Barad Nasseef.
    • Madawi AlAqel.
    • Lama Ghryani.
    • Bashaer Edrees.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT


Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EL400-1
this course includes recording, classifying, reporting, and interpreting of financial data for service and merchandising businesses. it includes the study of the journals, ledgers and financial statements used by these entities. it also covers the accounting treatment of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: ACCT101-2
it covers accounting systems in medium and large size firms. it also includes accounting treatments of formation and profit distribution of partnerships and corporations.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: ARAB101-2
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS101-1, EL400-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EL400-1
this course includes the major functions of management. emphasis is on planning, organization, controlling, directing, and communicating. the course emphasizes and demonstrates the significant contributions of teamwork, utilizing these functions of management.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: ENG102-3
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS101-1, STAT121-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS101-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS101-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS101-1, ECON201-1, MKT120-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: FIN230-1, MKT120-1, SCM230-2
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS101-1, BUS351-1, STAT121-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: FIN230-1, HRM120-1, MKT120-1, SCM230-2
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: ENG102-3
an overview of the modern market economy as a system for dealing with the scarcity problems. topics include operation and decision-making of economic units. it also covers supply, demand, resources allocation; analysis of various market and industry structures. shortage of resources and their controls, social costs and benefits; international trade; comparative systems are also included. ‎
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: ECON101-1
the course analyses the relationships among certain economics variables on national level such as national income, employment, inflation and money supply. the role of government expenditure, taxation monetary policies; international finance; economic development, and their influencing on future economies behaviors are also considered.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: EL100-1, EL300-1
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: EL100-1, EL300-1
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: EL200-1
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: EL300-1, EL400-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EL400-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: ENG101-7
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: ACCT101-2
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS101-1, ENG101-7
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS230-2, HRM120-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: HRM120-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: HRM120-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: HRM120-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS230-2, HRM120-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS230-2, BUS240-2, HRM120-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS230-2, BUS240-2, HRM120-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: HRM362-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: HRM360-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: HRM340-3, HRM470-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EL300-1, EL400-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EL400-1, MATH099-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS101-1, ENG101-7
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BUS101-1, STAT121-1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EL400-1
survey of theories of interpersonal communication in social and professional relational contexts with attention to roles, social exchange, dimensions of communication both socially and professionally, development and deterioration of communications.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: ENG101-7, MATH101-3

Careers and Employability

The HRM program at the CBA enables our graduates to work for well-known domestic and international organizations such as King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), Emaar, Basamah, BinZagar, Bupa Arabia, Sunbulah Group, IKEA, Juffali (Mercedes Benz), Zahid Group.

Students benefit from the opportunities given to them by the program to advance their analytical and practical skills, as they are able to:
  • Secure an internship to complete their COOP training
  • Work and network with employers from a wide-range of domestic and international corporations
  • Attend focused workshops and seminars to enhance their skills and experience (e.g., field trips to NCB and Bupa Arabia)
  • Volunteer at the annual UBT career fair
  • Participate in challenges and competitions

Our graduates are qualified to pursue employment opportunities in the following:

  • Human Resources Departments: All posts, related to HRM from recruitment to retirement affairs.
  • Recruitment: Recruitment Data Building, and Recruitment Market Analysis.
  • Selection and Placement.
  • Training Planning and Training Research.
  • Developing rewards and compensation systems.
  • Performance Appraisal Systems.
  • Health and Safety Management.
  • Manpower Planning Strategies.
  • Building and managing HR management information systems.
  • Consultation Firms and training in all types of institutions.
  • Change Agents
  • Labour Relations Officer