Bachelor of Business in Banking and Human Resource Management (Double Major)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business in Banking and Human Resource Management (Double Major) offered by Murdoch University at Kaplan Higher Education Academy (KHEA), Singapore is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that equips students with expertise in financial management, banking operations, and strategic human resource practices. This dual-major degree combines rigorous knowledge of banking systems, financial risk assessment, and investment strategies with comprehensive HR management skills, including talent acquisition, organizational development, employee relations, and performance management. Graduates are prepared for careers that bridge finance and human capital management, enabling them to contribute to corporate strategy, workforce optimization, and regulatory compliance.

Curriculum: The curriculum integrates foundational business knowledge with specialized studies in banking and human resource management. Core business courses typically include economics, accounting, finance, business law, statistics, and research methodology. The banking major emphasizes financial institutions, corporate banking, investment analysis, risk management, and banking regulations. The human resource management major covers recruitment and selection, employee engagement, performance management, organizational behavior, labor laws, and strategic HR planning. Students engage in case studies, group projects, simulations, and a capstone project to apply interdisciplinary knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Research Focus: The program promotes applied research that connects banking and HR management. Students explore topics such as financial performance analysis, risk management strategies, talent management, employee engagement, workforce planning, and compliance with labor and banking regulations. Supervised research projects or dissertations allow students to develop analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills while addressing practical challenges in organizational finance and human capital management.

Industry Engagement: KHEA emphasizes strong industry engagement to ensure graduates are career-ready. The program incorporates guest lectures from banking professionals, HR specialists, and corporate advisors, along with workshops, seminars, and live projects. Students may pursue internships or industry placements in banks, corporate HR departments, consultancy firms, or regulatory organizations, gaining practical experience in banking operations, HR analytics, recruitment processes, and compliance management. These engagements help students build professional networks and develop skills highly valued in both financial and human resource sectors.

Global Perspective: Delivered in Singapore, a leading financial and business hub in Asia, the program provides a global outlook through Murdoch University’s internationally benchmarked curriculum and opportunities for cross-campus exchange. Students benefit from exposure to multicultural cohorts, regional and international case studies, and global best practices in banking and HR management. The dual focus prepares graduates for careers in multinational corporations, financial institutions, HR consultancies, and regulatory bodies, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to operate effectively in diverse, global business environments.