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Undergraduate Studies Programme #106 Leadership & Organizational Renewal

BA in Human Resource Management

A rigorous Swiss private curriculum synthesizing advanced management theory, quantitative financial rigor, and executive decision science for global leaders.

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Standard Duration 3 Years (6 Semesters)
Academic Credits 180 ECTS Equivalent
Delivery Mode Full-Time / Blended
Next Intakes October & February
Curriculum Structure

Academic Overview & Focus

The BA in Human Resource Management at Brookfield Business School is constructed to meet the highest European and Swiss benchmarks for executive and postgraduate education. Through an integrated balance of core theoretical frameworks, case analytics, and applied enterprise capstones, students master the discipline of strategic decision-making in volatile operating environments.

Rooted in the academic values of the Canton of Zug, the programme emphasizes fiduciarily responsible leadership, quantitative precision, technological readiness, and ethical corporate stewardship.

Advanced quantitative modeling & valuation
Boardroom strategy & fiduciary governance
Digital transformation & enterprise AI platforms
Cross-border market & geopolitical risk analysis
Modular Breakdown

Curriculum Syllabus by Semester

Semester 1 8 Modules
HRM101 Principles of Human Resource Management & Organizational Foundations
Theory
Analyze fundamental organizational models, historical perspectives and operational frameworks governing modern Human Resource Management.
HRM102 Financial Accounting & Managerial Costing in Human Resource Management
Practical
Construct financial statements, balance sheets and compute managerial cost allocation matrices for Human Resource Management organizations.
HRM103 Microeconomics & Pricing Analysis for Human Resource Management
Theory
Evaluate market supply and demand, price elasticity, consumer behavior and firm equilibrium within Human Resource Management sectors.
HRM104 Quantitative Methods & Business Statistics Lab in Human Resource Management
Practical
Apply probability distributions, hypothesis testing and bivariate regression to Human Resource Management business datasets.
HRM105 Business Communication & Critical Thinking in Human Resource Management
Theory
Synthesize academic research, executive briefs, formal business reports and structured critical argumentation in Human Resource Management.
HRM106 Spreadsheet Modeling & Business Intelligence Lab for Human Resource Management
Practical
Engineer dynamic multi-sheet financial models, lookup functions, pivot tables and automated workflows in Excel for Human Resource Management.
HRM107 Organizational Behavior & Team Dynamics in Human Resource Management
Theory
Deconstruct employee motivation, interpersonal leadership, organizational culture and conflict resolution in Human Resource Management.
HRM108 Business Law, Commercial Ethics & Swiss Compliance in Human Resource Management
Theory
Analyze contract enforceability, liability frameworks, Swiss commercial statutes and corporate ethical codes in Human Resource Management.
Semester 2 8 Modules
HRM201 Macroeconomics, Monetary Systems & Trade in Human Resource Management
Theory
Examine interest rate policies, national income accounting, foreign exchange and trade balances impacting Human Resource Management.
HRM202 Corporate Finance & Capital Budgeting Workshop in Human Resource Management
Practical
Evaluate net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR) and capital structure optimization for Human Resource Management.
HRM203 Marketing Strategy & Customer Value Propositions in Human Resource Management
Theory
Formulate market segmentation, brand targeting, positioning (STP) and customer acquisition funnels in Human Resource Management.
HRM204 Operations Management & Process Optimization Studio in Human Resource Management
Practical
Map workflow cycle times, apply bottleneck theory and implement statistical process quality control (SPC) in Human Resource Management.
HRM205 Business Intelligence Dashboarding Lab for Human Resource Management
Practical
Construct interactive Power BI and Tableau dashboards tracking real-time operational and financial KPIs in Human Resource Management.
HRM206 Global Supply Networks & Sourcing Logistics in Human Resource Management
Theory
Analyze multi-tier supplier relationships, global freight economics, incoterms and trade resilience in Human Resource Management.
HRM207 Human Capital Strategy & Performance Management in Human Resource Management
Theory
Design competency appraisal matrices, executive compensation schemes and talent retention frameworks in Human Resource Management.
HRM208 First-Year Applied Human Resource Management Practicum & Case Analysis
Practical
Execute an end-to-end organizational case study diagnosing operational bottlenecks and proposing solutions in Human Resource Management.
Semester 3 8 Modules
HRM301 Strategic Management & Competitive Positioning in Human Resource Management
Theory
Apply Porter's Five Forces, VRIO resource-based frameworks and blue ocean strategies to secure competitive advantage in Human Resource Management.
HRM302 Advanced Financial Modeling & Valuation Studio for Human Resource Management
Practical
Build 3-statement integrated financial forecast models and discounted cash flow (DCF) enterprise valuations in Human Resource Management.
HRM303 Consumer Psychology & Decision Heuristics in Human Resource Management
Theory
Deconstruct cognitive biases, behavioral economics, brand affinity and digital purchasing psychology in Human Resource Management.
HRM304 Supply Chain Analytics & Inventory Control Lab in Human Resource Management
Practical
Calculate economic order quantities (EOQ), safety stock buffers and multi-echelon network flows in Human Resource Management.
HRM305 Corporate Governance, Boardroom Oversight & Fiduciary Duties in Human Resource Management
Theory
Audit corporate board structures, executive remuneration, agency conflict mitigation and stakeholder rights in Human Resource Management.
HRM306 Digital Business Platforms & E-Commerce Systems in Human Resource Management
Practical
Evaluate multi-sided platform architectures, conversion funnel optimization and digital payment gateways in Human Resource Management.
HRM307 Cross-Cultural Negotiation & Transnational Management in Human Resource Management
Theory
Master interest-based negotiation tactics (BATNA), cultural intelligence frameworks and transnational diplomacy.
HRM308 Mid-Degree Applied Case Competition Studio in Human Resource Management
Practical
Collaborate in cross-functional teams to solve a high-stakes competitive business challenge in Human Resource Management.
Semester 4 8 Modules
HRM401 Advanced Topical Specialization & Frameworks in Human Resource Management
Theory
Critically analyze state-of-the-art frameworks, emerging methodologies and specialized paradigm shifts in Human Resource Management.
HRM402 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) & Business Process Studio in Human Resource Management
Practical
Execute enterprise business processes, purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash workflows in modern ERP software for Human Resource Management.
HRM403 Corporate Entrepreneurship & Venture Incubation in Human Resource Management
Theory
Formulate lean canvas business models, customer discovery experiments and minimum viable product (MVP) roadmaps in Human Resource Management.
HRM404 Venture Pitching, Cap Tables & Financial Projections Lab in Human Resource Management
Practical
Structure capitalization tables, calculate dilution rounds and pitch ventures to angel and VC investors in Human Resource Management.
HRM405 Sustainability Accounting, ESG Standards & Carbon Auditing in Human Resource Management
Theory
Evaluate GRI, CSRD and ISSB sustainability reporting frameworks and measure corporate carbon footprints in Human Resource Management.
HRM406 Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning for Business Lab in Human Resource Management
Practical
Train decision trees, logistic classifiers and time-series forecasts to anticipate customer trends in Human Resource Management.
HRM407 Risk Management, Internal Control & Enterprise Resilience in Human Resource Management
Theory
Formulate COSO ERM risk matrices, key risk indicators (KRIs) and operational business continuity plans in Human Resource Management.
HRM408 Second-Year Consulting Practicum & Corporate Brief in Human Resource Management
Practical
Author an executive-level strategic advisory report addressing a live corporate challenge in Human Resource Management.
Semester 5 8 Modules
HRM501 Global Strategic Alliances, Mergers & Acquisitions in Human Resource Management
Theory
Evaluate M&A synergies, due diligence methodologies, hostile takeover defense and post-merger integration in Human Resource Management.
HRM502 M&A Due Diligence & Deal Structuring Studio in Human Resource Management
Practical
Conduct financial, legal and operational due diligence simulations and draft term sheets for acquisitions in Human Resource Management.
HRM503 Executive Leadership, Change Management & Turnarounds in Human Resource Management
Theory
Lead transformational organizational restructuring, Kotter change sequences and crisis turnaround plans in Human Resource Management.
HRM504 Strategic Simulation Workshop & Executive Decision Studio in Human Resource Management
Practical
Compete in multi-period executive business simulation games directing pricing, capacity and R&D capital in Human Resource Management.
HRM505 Innovation Management, R&D Strategy & Patent Portfolios in Human Resource Management
Theory
Manage technology adoption S-curves, stage-gate innovation funnels and patent portfolio monetizations in Human Resource Management.
HRM506 Digital Marketing Campaigns & Omnichannel Analytics Lab for Human Resource Management
Practical
Optimize multi-channel marketing campaigns measuring CAC, ROAS and conversion attribution models in Human Resource Management.
HRM507 Research Methodologies, Survey Design & Empirical Inquiries in Human Resource Management
Theory
Design primary survey instruments, sample stratification and ethical data collection protocols in Human Resource Management.
HRM508 Pre-Capstone Research Proposal & Industry Scope Colloquium in Human Resource Management
Practical
Formulate and defend the formal bachelor capstone project charter and experimental research scope in Human Resource Management.
Semester 6 8 Modules
HRM601 Strategic Policy, Geopolitics & Global Trade Horizons in Human Resource Management
Theory
Critically assess deglobalization, trade protectionism, geopolitical flashpoints and multinational resilience in Human Resource Management.
HRM602 Senior Human Resource Management Capstone Project: Industry Investigation & Data Collection
Practical
Gather and analyze primary and secondary corporate data addressing the approved capstone hypothesis in Human Resource Management.
HRM603 Senior Human Resource Management Capstone Project: Strategic Synthesis & Model Development
Practical
Engineer the comprehensive strategic framework, financial model or management solution for Human Resource Management.
HRM604 Contemporary Debates & Frontiers in Modern Human Resource Management
Theory
Debate controversial emerging trends, academic literature frontiers and disruptive paradigms in Human Resource Management.
HRM605 Executive Presentation Skills, Board Briefing & Rhetorical Persuasion in Human Resource Management
Practical
Deliver persuasive executive boardroom presentations, handle difficult stakeholder Q&A and master rhetoric in Human Resource Management.
HRM606 Business Ethics, Sustainable Stewardship & Swiss Governance in Human Resource Management
Theory
Audit moral decision making, long-term stakeholder stewardship and Swiss institutional governance principles in Human Resource Management.
HRM607 Professional Portfolio, Personal Brand & Executive Readiness in Human Resource Management
Practical
Package the comprehensive undergraduate portfolio, verifiable business case studies and career strategy in Human Resource Management.
HRM608 Final Human Resource Management Capstone Defense & Oral Academic Examination
Practical
Defend the final bachelor capstone dissertation before a faculty panel and industry examiners in Human Resource Management.
Professional Placement

Career Trajectory & Placement

Graduates of the BA in Human Resource Management pursue leadership roles across multinational enterprises, Swiss private banking houses, boutique consultancies, and innovative scale-ups.

Target Executive Roles
Chief Executive, Vice President Strategy, Managing Director, Senior Partner, Head of Corporate Governance.
Industry Sectors
Private Banking, FinTech, Global Supply Chain, Luxury Goods, Management Consulting, Healthcare Systems.
Swiss Private Higher Education Regulatory Notice

Brookfield Business School operates as an independent private higher education institute pursuant to Article 20 of the Swiss Federal Constitution (academic freedom) and relevant cantonal legislation in the Canton of Zug. Degrees and qualifications conferred are proprietary private Swiss academic credentials in accordance with Swiss private law.

Admissions Information

Enrolment Details

  • Degree Level Undergraduate Studies
  • Duration 3 Years (6 Semesters)
  • Academic Load 180 ECTS Equivalent
  • Delivery Full-Time / Blended
  • Next Cohort October & February
Eligibility Criteria

Secondary School Diploma / Swiss Matura / International Baccalaureate or recognized foreign upper-secondary certificate. English proficiency IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent.

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