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.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
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| 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
Freshmen (Fall)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
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| MATH099 | PRE-CALCULUS | 3 |
| STAT121 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS | 3 |
| ENG 102 | ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES | 3 |
| BAIS101 | INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 3 |
| MKT 120 | MARKETING PRINCIPLES | 3 |
| SOC 140 | COMMUNICATION SKILLS | 3 |
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Total : 18
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Freshmen (Spring)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
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| ARAB201 | ARABIC LANGUAGE 2 | 2 |
| ECON101 | MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| SCM 230 | OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BUS 231 | QUANTITATIVE BUSINESS ANALYSIS | 3 |
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Total : 11
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Sophomore (Fall)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON201 | MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| BUS 241 | BUSINESS LAW | 3 |
| BUS 240 | ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| HRM 340 | LEADERSHIP | 3 |
| HRM 341 | HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
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Total : 15
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Sophomore (Spring)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 350 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS | 3 |
| ELCTG1 | COLLEGE ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT | 3 |
| BUS 351 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 3 |
| ELCTHR1 | MAJOR ELECTIVE 1 | 3 |
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Total : 12
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Junior (Fall)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ELCTG2 | COLLEGE ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT | 3 |
| ELCTHR2 | MAJOR ELECTIVE 2 | 3 |
| ISLS301 | ISLAMIC CULTURE 3 (BUSINESS ETHICS) | 3 |
| HRM 360 | CHANGE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| HRM 361 | NEGOTIATION & CONFLICT RES. | 3 |
| HRM 362 | PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
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Total : 18
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Junior (Spring)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 471 | STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BUS 470 | RESEARCH METHODS | 3 |
| ELCTHR3 | MAJOR ELECTIVE 3 | 3 |
| HRM 472 | HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING | 3 |
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Total : 12
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Senior (Fall)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
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| HRM 480 | CO-OP TRAINING | 6 |
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Total : 6
Plain Total : 92
Total Number of Courses : 30
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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
| ▸ ACCT101 Principles Of Accounting 1 | |||
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| ▸ ACCT102 Principles Of Accounting 2 | |||
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| ▸ ARAB201 Arabic Language 2 | |||
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| ▸ BUS 230 Business Communication | |||
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| ▸ BUS 231 Quantitative Business Analysis | |||
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| ▸ BUS 240 Organizational Behavior | |||
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| ▸ BUS 241 Business Law | |||
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| ▸ BUS 350 International Business | |||
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| ▸ BUS 351 Entrepreneurship | |||
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| ▸ BUS 470 Research Methods | |||
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| ▸ BUS 471 Strategic Management | |||
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| ▸ EL. 100 English Language - Level 1 | |||
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| ▸ HRM 120 Human Resource Management | |||
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| ▸ HRM 340 Leadership | |||
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| ▸ HRM 341 Human Resource Development | |||
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| ▸ HRM 360 Change Management | |||
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| ▸ HRM 361 Negotiation & Conflict Res. | |||
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| ▸ HRM 362 Performance Management | |||
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| ▸ HRM 472 Human Resource Planning | |||
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| ▸ MATH099 Pre-Calculus | |||
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| ▸ SOC 140 Communication Skills | |||
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| ▸ STAT121 Introduction To Statistics | |||
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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
Ensure Academic Success
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CBA About Us
HOD's Messge
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.
- 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.
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.
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.