Business Studies (Human Resource Management)
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Program Description
Business Studies (Human Resource Management) teaches how organisations find, train, pay and lead people. You will study organisational behaviour, recruitment and selection, training and development, labour law, payroll basics, performance management, and core business subjects like accounting and marketing. The program builds practical skills in staff management, communication, and basic financial planning. Graduates can pursue careers as Human Resources Officers, Business Managers, Marketing Specialists, Financial Analysts, or start their own businesses. This course is ideal if you enjoy working with people, solving workplace problems, and helping organisations grow. With steady demand for HR and management skills in Ghana and beyond, this program opens pathways into both private and public sector jobs, and to further study in business disciplines.
Aims & Objectives
Develop the ability to design job descriptions, adverts and selection tools, and conduct at least two mock interviews.
Master basic payroll calculation and budgeting techniques using spreadsheets, with accuracy in sample payroll exercises.
Understand labour law fundamentals and employee rights relevant to Ghanaian workplaces, and apply them to case studies.
Create training plans and performance appraisal forms, and evaluate their effectiveness through practical assignments.
Why Choose This Program?
High demand for HR and management skills
Employers across Ghana need people who can manage staff, run payroll, and support workplace development, giving steady job prospects.
Practical and transferable skills
You learn communication, recruitment, budgeting and performance management skills that apply to many business roles and entrepreneurship.
Pathway to further study and certification
This program prepares you for tertiary courses in business, HR, accounting, and for professional short courses and certifications.
Work experience and industry links
Schools often support internships, career talks and partnerships with local businesses, helping you gain real workplace exposure.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Use Excel for payroll calculations and data analysis, Word for contracts and job descriptions, and PowerPoint for presentations.
Collect and interpret staff and performance data to make informed decisions using charts, tables and basic statistics.
Prepare simple payrolls, manage budgets for training and benefits, and apply basic accounting principles for HR costs.
Use online tools such as Google Forms for applications, and learn core concepts of human resource information systems for record keeping.
Tools & Resources
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Google Workspace (Forms, Sheets, Docs)
Payroll or HR templates in Excel
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Struggling with accounting and payroll math
Understanding legal concepts in labour law
Tips & Advice
Practice spreadsheet exercises often, ask teachers for step by step help, and use online tutorials for Excel formulas.
Break laws into simple points, study real case studies, and discuss scenarios in class for better retention.
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