logo
UNIVERSITY COLLEGECAYMAN ISLANDS
backgroundImage

BSc in Business Administration: Human Resources Management Concentration

The Human Resource Management concentration within the BSc in Business Administration prepares students to manage and develop an organization’s most valuable asset, its people. Students gain expertise in recruitment, training, employee relations, performance management, and employment law. With a focus on leadership, ethics, and strategic HR practices, graduates are ready for roles in HR management, organizational development, and consulting in both local and international settings.

Key Facts about the Programme

Programme Duration

2 years (following an associate degree)

Semesters Offered

Primarily begins in Fall

Total Credits Required

60–63 credits for the final two years

Accreditation

Fully recognized, meeting academic standards for professional certifications in accounting

Unique Selling Points

Career-Focused Curriculum

Builds practical skills in recruitment, talent management, performance management, employment law, and compensation to prepare students for in-demand human resource and people management careers.

Workplace Readiness & Professional Practice

Provides hands-on learning through applied research, real-world case studies, ethical decision-making, and a supervised HRM internship that strengthens workplace readiness.

Leadership & People Management Focus

Integrates organizational behaviour, strategic HR management, and business ethics to develop graduates who can lead, support, and manage diverse and high-performing teams effectively.

Degree Plan

Year 1 - Fall

  • ENG 301 - Advanced Writing Skills (3 credits)
  • MAT 311 - Quantitative Methods (3 credits)
  • MGT 331 - Organizational Behaviour (3 credits)
  • MKT 301 - Integrated Marketing Communication (3 credits)
  • HRM 301 - Strategic Human Resource Management (3 credits)

Year 1 - Spring

  • FIN 301 - Financial Management (3 credits)
  • HRM 303 - Employment Law (3 credits)
  • MGT 405 - Operations Management (3 credits)
  • BUS 401 - Research Methods in Business (3 credits)
  • HRM 305 - Employee Training and Development (3 credits)

Year 1 - Summer

  • COM 411 - Management Information Systems (HRIS) (3 credits)
  • HRM 407 – Internship in HRM (3 credits)

Year 2 - Fall

  • ECO 424 - Managerial Economics (3 credits)
  • MGT 432 - Business Ethics (3 credits)
  • MGT 434 - Talent Management (3 credits)
  • HRM 401 – Performance Managment (3 credits)

Year 2 - Spring

  • HRM 405 – International HRM (3 credits)
  • Elective – 300/400 level – Business Studies (3 credits)
  • MGT 450 – Managment Capstone Project (3 credits)
  • HRM 403 – Compensation Strategies (3 credits)

Core Courses

ENG 301

Advanced Writing Skills (3 Credits)

MAT 311

Quantitative Methods (3 Credits)

MGT 331

Organizational Behaviour (3 Credits)

MKT 301

Integrated Marketing Communication (3 Credits)

HRM 301

Strategic Human Resource Management (3 Credits)

FIN 301

Financial Management (3 Credits)

HRM 303

Employment Law (3 Credits)

BUS 401

Research Methods in Business (3 Credits)

MGT 405

Operations Management (3 Credits)

HRM 305

Employee Training and Development (3 Credits)

COM 411

Management Information Systems (HRIS) (3 Credits)

HRM 407

Internship in HRM (3 Credits)

ECO 424

Managerial Economics (3 Credits)

MGT 432

Business Ethics (3 Credits)

MGT 434

Talent Management (3 Credits)

HRM 401

Performance Management (3 Credits)

HRM 405

International Human Resource Management (3 Credits)

MGT 450

Management Capstone Project (3 Credits)

HRM 403

Compensation Strategies (3 Credits)

Elective

Elective in Business or HR (3 Credits)

backgroundImage

Ready to start?

Take the first step toward your future, apply now or schedule a visit to learn more.

Future Jobs & Salary Scales

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Human Resource Management at UCCI provides a comprehensive professional foundation for students interested in managing people, talent, and organizational performance. The programme integrates strategic human resource management, employment law, training and development, performance and compensation management, organizational behaviour, and business ethics with applied research, internship experience, and a senior capstone project. Graduates are prepared for professional roles in human resources, employee relations, talent management, and organizational development, or for advanced study. UCCI graduates are well-equipped to support ethical, people-centred, and high-performing organizations across both public and private sectors in the Cayman Islands and beyond.

Role: Manages recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management processes, and HR policy implementation within organizations.

Salary Range:

  • Entry-level: $50,000–$60,000 USD
  • Mid-career: $65,000–$75,000 USD
  • Advanced: $85,000+ USD

Role: Supports talent acquisition, succession planning, employee development, and retention strategies to build and sustain organizational capacity.

Salary Range:

  • Entry-level: $52,000–$62,000 USD
  • Mid-career: $68,000–$78,000 USD
  • Advanced: $90,000+ USD

Role: Designs, delivers, and evaluates employee training programmes, professional development initiatives, and learning strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Salary Range:

  • Entry-level: $50,000–$60,000 USD
  • Mid-career: $65,000–$75,000 USD
  • Advanced: $85,000+ USD

Role: Manages employee relations matters, ensures compliance with employment laws and organizational policies, and supports ethical workplace practices.

Salary Range:

  • Entry-level: $52,000–$62,000 USD
  • Mid-career: $68,000–$78,000 USD
  • Advanced: $90,000+ USD

Role: Supports the design, analysis, and administration of compensation and benefits programmes to ensure competitiveness, equity, and compliance.

Salary Range:

  • Entry-level: $55,000–$65,000 USD
  • Mid-career: $70,000–$85,000 USD
  • Advanced: $95,000+ USD

Potential Employers in the Cayman Islands

Employment Sectors & Organizations

  • Civil Service Human Resources Department
    Roles in recruitment, training and development, employee relations, workforce planning, and performance management across government ministries and departments.
  • Ministry of Investment, Innovation and Social Development
    Opportunities supporting labour policy, workforce development initiatives, programme administration, and public sector human resource management.
  • Ministry of Education
    Positions in HR operations, staff development, employee relations, and organizational support services within the public education system.
  • Cayman Islands Health Services Authority
    Roles in human resources management, training coordination, employee wellbeing, and workforce planning within healthcare services.
  • Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
    Opportunities in HR management, compliance support, governance, and organizational development.
  • Private Sector Companies
    Human resource and people management roles across financial services, tourism, retail, construction, and professional services organizations.
  • Human Resource & Management Consulting Firms
    Careers in HR advisory services, training and development, organizational change management, and talent management consulting.
  • Statutory Authorities & Government-Owned Companies
    Positions supporting HR operations, public service management, and organizational governance.