Program Description

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management (B.B.A. HRM) is a four year program which prepares graduates to embark on a professional career path in human resources (HR) and related professions. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of HR functions and develop management competencies in areas such as: recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, organizational development, employee training and development, HR analytics, psychographics, change management, and workforce planning. Students will engage in experiential learning throughout their program and will work in multi-disciplinary teams in most of their HRM specific courses. The program also includes an on-the-job HRM work placement, allowing students to gain in-field business administration work experience, with a specific focus on human resource management (HRM). In the final year, students will demonstrate the breadth and depth of their skills and knowledge in an applied HRM capstone project.

Program Duration:

4 years

Accreditation:

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management (B.B.A. HRM)  in the University of Doha For Science & Techonology is a CIPD Accredited Programme Provider.

The CIPD has been championing better work and working lives for over 100 years. It helps organisations thrive by focusing on their people, supporting our economies and societies. It’s the professional body for HR, L&D, OD and all people professionals – experts in people, work and change. With almost 160,000 members globally – and a growing community using its research, insights and learning – it gives trusted advice and offers independent thought leadership. It’s a leading voice in the call for good work that creates value for everyone.
 

Admission Requirements:

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%; OR

2. Two-year Human Resource Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR

2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR

2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.

To see the 2022-2023 Study Plan pages, please CLICK HERE!

 

To see the 2023-2024 Study Plan pages, please CLICK HERE!

 

To see the 2024-2025 Study Plan pages, please CLICK HERE!

2025-2026 Study Plan:

COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 1
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3 0
HRMG1001 Principles of Human Resource Management - - 3 2 3
MATH1070 Applied Mathematics - - 3 3 1
Elective - Effective & Experiential Learning: select 1 of 3
EFFL1001 Effective Learning - - 3 3 0
EFFL1002 Applied & Experiential Learning - - 3 3 0
EFFL1003 Experiential Learning & Entrepreneurship - - 3 3 0
Semester 1 Total: 12 11 4
SEMESTER 2
ACCT1001 Financial Accounting - - 3 2 3
COMM1020 English Communication II COMM1010 - 3 3 0
COMP1401 Introduction to Computers & Information Systems - - 3 2 3
MRKT1001 Principles of Marketing - - 3 2 3
Semester 2 Total: 12 9 9
SEMESTER 3
BKFT1001 Principles of Finance ACCT1001 - 3 2 3
Elective - Global Awareness & Regional Challenges: select 1 of 4
ECON1001 Global Economic Concepts - - 3 3 0
GARC1001 Qatar History & Society - - 3 3 0
GARC2001 Human Development in Qatar COMM1020 - 3 3 0
GARC2002 Globalization & Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 3 Total: 6 5 3
Year 1 Total: 30 25 16
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 4
ECON2010 Business Economics - - 3 2 3
HRMG2020 Employee Relations - - 3 2 3
MISY2010 Management Information Systems - - 3 3 0
Elective - Social Science, Humanities & the Arts: select 1 of 7
BUSG2001 Introduction to Entrepreneurship - - 3 2 2
SSHA1001 Islamic & Arab Civilization - - 3 3 0
SSHA1002 Introduction to Sociology - - 3 3 0
SSHA1003 Introductory Psychology - - 3 3 0
SSHA1004 Ethical Reasoning - - 3 3 0
SSHA1005 Law & Society - - 3 3 0
SSHA1006 Introduction to the Arts - - 3 3 0
Semester 4 Total: 12 10 6
SEMESTER 5
ACCT2001 Managerial Accounting ACCT1001 - 3 2 3
BUSG2010 Qatar Business Law - - 3 2 3
MGMT2010 Organizational Behavior Min 30 Credits - 3 2 3
RSST3001 Research & Statistics COMM1020 - 3 3 0
Semester 5 Total: 12 9 9
SEMESTER 6
BUSG2002 Project Management - - 3 2 2
SCIE1002 Science & the Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 6 Total: 6 5 2
Year 2 Total: 30 24 17
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 7
HRMG3010 Human Resource Planning & Selection HRMG1001 - 3 2 2
HRMG3020 Qatar Employment Law - - 3 2 2
MGMT3035 Business Ethics Min 30 Credits - 3 3 0
Elective - Global Awareness & Regional Challenges: select 1 of 4
ECON1001 Global Economic Concepts - - 3 3 0
GARC1001 Qatar History & Society - - 3 3 0
GARC2001 Human Development in Qatar COMM1020 - 3 3 0
GARC2002 Globalization & Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 7 Total: 12 10 4
SEMESTER 8
HRMG3030 Occupational Health & Safety HRMG1001 - 3 2 2
HRMG3040 Performance Management HRMG3010 - 3 2 2
HRMG3050 Learning & Development HRMG1001 - 3 2 2
Elective: select 1 of 2
HRMG4081 Psychology in Human Resource Management MGMT2010 & HRMG3010 - 3 2 2
HRMG4091 Creativity & Innovation in the Workplace MGMT2010 - 3 2 2
Semester 8 Total: 12 8 8
SEMESTER 9
MGMT4000 Strategic & Sustainable Management MGMT2010 & Min 60 Credits - 3 3 0
MGMT4010 Leadership & Change Management - - 3 3 0
Semester 9 Total: 6 6 0
Year 3 Total: 30 24 12
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 10
BUSG4101 Practicum in Business - - 3 1 6
HRMG4010 International Human Resource Management HRMG1001 & MGMT2010 - 3 2 2
HRMG4020 Compensation & Benefits HRMG1001 - 3 2 2
HRMG4092 Human Resource Analytics HRMG3040 - 3 2 2
Elective: select 1 of 2
HRMG4083 Workforce Planning HRMG3010 - 3 2 2
HRMG4093 Strategic Human Resource Management HRMG3010 - 3 2 2
Semester 10 Total: 15 9 14
SEMESTER 11
BUSG4201 Capstone Project BUSG4101 - 3 1 6
HRMG4030 Organization Design & Development MGMT4010 - 3 2 2
HRMG4040 Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Management HRMG3010 & MISY2010 - 3 2 2
Elective: select 1 of 2
HRMG4084 Managing Diversity & Inclusion MGMT2010 - 3 2 2
HRMG4094 Quality Practices in Human Resource Management HRMG3040 - 3 2 2
Semester 11 Total: 12 7 12
SEMESTER 12
BUSG4301 Work Placement BUSG4201 ; CGPA>2.0 This course is the only course that the student may enroll for in a particular term. 9 0 0
Semester 12 Total: 9 0 0
Year 4 Total: 36 16 26
Program Total 126 89 71

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management (B.B.A. HRM) may choose to continue their studies and complete the Master of Science in Human Resource Management (M.Sc. HRM) degree program or pursue further specializations in their field.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management (B.B.A. HRM) is an applied program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Training and Development Specialist
  • Compensation & Benefits Specialist
  • Human Resources (HR) Generalist
  • Employee Relations Specialist
  • Human Resources (HR) Analytics Specialist
  • Recruitment Specialist
  • Talent & Acquisition Specialist
  • Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) Specialist Benefits Administrator

Program Contact:

Dr. Juliet Jayasuria
Department Head, Human Resource Management
Phone