BA Human Resource Management
September 2025
Full time
Three or four years
Available
Suzhou
XJTLU undergraduate students earn two degrees: an XJTLU degree recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education and a globally respected University of Liverpool degree.
Knowledge and skills
By the time you graduate, you will have:
- demonstrated a thorough understanding of organisational management, including theoretical and practical approaches to internal and external operational environments;
- mastered people management theories and practices in HR management, people analytics, AI-driven HR analytics, human-AI collaboration, and people-centric frameworks;
- comprehended core HR management activities, essential functions, key concepts, theoretical foundations, and professional roles;
- critically employed data analysis tools to enhance people-centric management and human-AI synergy;
- applied people analytics and HR analytics to support strategic decision-making and organisational development; and
- evaluated ethical principles, accountability mechanisms, and sustainable practices in HR management and business ecosystems.
Studying this programme is a transformative experience. Our academic staff include both professors who are research-focused and practitioners with extensive industry experience. You will learn to think critically and innovatively in an international business environment. We develop leaders who make a difference in business and society.
Dr Bin Ding
Programme Director
Modules
*Programme modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change. XJTLU students are advised to log in to the e-Bridge Portal to view the effectuated module structure.
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University offers a wide range of courses in the first year, including English for academic purposes (EAP), mathematics and physics, and humanities and social sciences. Click to learn more.
My experience at XJTLU has been deeply rewarding. The teaching style promotes open discussion and critical thinking, while the diverse environment has helped me express myself more confidently and better understand others. Through this environment, I developed a strong interest in HR management. This field has shown me the unique value of people within organisations and inspired me to use my future skills to support others in achieving their career goals while helping organisations grow and evolve.
Yuyang Yi
Alumna, BA Human Resource Management and People Analytics
Careers
Graduates will be well-prepared for positions including, but not limited to, HR management generalist, recruitment specialist, training professional, transformational management professional, management consultant, and employment researcher. You will also gain a solid foundation for postgraduate study, such as a master’s degree in management, industrial-organisational psychology, business administration, and more.
Overview
The effective management of human resources (HR) is crucial to business success. Through the programme, you will learn how HR is strategically managed within various organisational contexts. You will be introduced to up-to-date human resource management theories and practices. You will acquire a wide range of intellectual, interpersonal, and technical skills relevant to this field, and understand frameworks for managing employment relations.
We innovatively integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the curriculum. By incorporating AI tools, HR analytics, and data analysis, you will develop capabilities needed to drive evidence-based strategic HR decisions within complex business ecosystems.
Why should I study Human Resource Management at XJTLU?
By studying this programme, you will: