BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management (People Analytics)
About
The BA (Hons) Human Resource Management with People Analytics at Asia Pacific University is designed to prepare future HR professionals with both strategic management knowledge and data-driven decision-making skills.
The programme combines traditional HR disciplines—such as recruitment, training, performance management, and employment law—with emerging people analytics capabilities. Students learn how to interpret workforce data, apply HR technologies, and support organizational strategy using evidence-based insights.
Graduates develop the ability to manage talent, improve employee engagement, and support business transformation in modern, digitally driven workplaces.
Key facts
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study mode | Data not available |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | March, July, September |
| Total estimated cost (local) | MYR 100,400 |
| Total estimated cost (foreign) | MYR 108,500 |
Subjects
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Human Resources
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | MYR 100,400 | MYR 108,500 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | MYR 100,400 | MYR 108,500 |
| Estimated cost per year | MYR 33,467 | MYR 36,167 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Local students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Library Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
MYR 500 |
|
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
MYR 500 |
| Enrollment Fees | MYR 800 |
Foreign students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Application & Student Visa Fees
STAGE 1 (Payable upon acceptance of offer) RM 3,350 (approx. USD 780)* is payable when you have accepted the offer. This fee includes Visa Processing Fees by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) and APU/APIIT Application & Processing Fees. This also entitles you to airport assistance and transfer to the University/accommodation upon first arrival in Malaysia. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the offer has been accepted. STAGE 2 (Payable upon Student Pass Visa Approval) RM 1,500 (approx. USD 350)* is payable once your Student Pass is approved. This fee includes the post-arrival processing fee, EMGS medical check-up in Malaysia, Medical Insurance for a year, i-Kad (International Student Card issued by Immigration Malaysia) charged to ALL International students in Malaysia, Electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVal), and the Student Pass Fees for one-year. The i-Kad issued by Immigration Malaysia will enable students to avoid having to carry their passports around for identification purposes and will be tied to their Student Pass Validity and will be re-issued at visa renewal. Please note that this Fee is non-refundable once the Student Pass Visa Approval Letter (VAL) has been issued by EMGS. |
MYR 4,850 |
|
International Student Registration & Administrative Fees
A fee of RM 5,000 is payable as registration & administrative fee for International Students. The Fees includes Student ID Card Fee for the duration of the course. |
MYR 5,000 |
|
Library Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of library facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
MYR 500 |
|
Engineering Laboratory Deposit
(refundable)
Payable for the use of the Engineering laboratory facilities and is refundable on completion of studies. |
MYR 500 |
| Personal Bond (refundable) | MYR 1,000 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact us for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Direct Entry to Level 1
STPM: Minimum 2 passes with Grade C (GP 2.0) and a pass in English and Mathematics at SPM level or equivalent.
A-Level: Minimum 2 passes (Grade A–D) with a pass in English and Mathematics at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE or equivalent.
UEC: Minimum 5 Grade B’s, including passes in Mathematics and English.
Matriculation / Foundation: Completion of a recognised Foundation programme with a minimum CGPA of 2.0.
Entry to Level 2
- Completion of an Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) Diploma; or
- A recognised Diploma from another institution with credits equivalent to Level 1 of a Bachelor’s degree (subject to approval by the APU Academic Board).
Note: The Mathematics and English requirement may be waived if the qualification already includes these subjects with an equivalent or higher achievement.
Entry criteria may vary based on the latest programme standards issued by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Final eligibility is determined according to the official equivalency guidelines for international qualifications.
English Language Requirements (International Students)
- IELTS: 5.5
- TOEFL iBT: 46
- PTE: 51
- MUET: Band 4
Curriculum
Year 1 – Foundation in Business & HR
Students build core knowledge in business, management, and people management principles.
- Subjects may include:
- Principles of Management
- Business Communication
- Introduction to HR Management
- Organizational Behaviour
- Business Economics
- Quantitative Skills
Year 2 – Core HR Competencies
Focus on developing functional HR knowledge and workplace practices.
Subjects may include:
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
- Training and Development
- Performance Management
- Employment Relations
- HR Information Systems
- Research Methods
Year 3 – Specialisation: People Analytics & Strategy
Advanced HR strategy combined with data-driven workforce insights.
Subjects may include:
- People Analytics & Workforce Planning
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- HR Consultancy Project
- Leadership & Change Management
- Final Year Project / Dissertation