The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is awarded by the University for research carried out under the supervision of at least two staff members. A PhD can also be presented as a PhD with Publication or a PhD with a Creative Practice Component. The research, which must be the candidate's own work, is written up as a thesis, and may include papers published or intended to be published. The thesis is required to present the case for the research, outline the research undertaken and the findings and conclusions of that research. There is no course work for this degree. Gain the essential skills to recruit, develop and manage an organisation's most valuable asset - its people.
Studying Human Resource Management at Waikato turns you into a strategic player who knows how to position employees for the long-term success of a company. A career in human resources is all about selecting the right people for the right jobs; then knowing how to train, develop and motivate staff to improve their individual performance. It means you'll be involved in all areas of staff recruitment, salaries, employee benefits, training programmes, managerial behaviour and staff productivity. We'll teach you how to achieve the best results from employees through practical workshops, where you'll apply human resource management practices to address real situations in the workplace. You’ll also learn about employment relations laws, health and safety, work-life balance, organisational culture, and managing conflict, negotiation and diversity in the workplace. Career opportunities Human resource manager Recruitment consultant Health and safety manager Industrial relations mediator Employment court official Human capital development strategist Payroll manager Mediation specialist Start Date: The first day of any month from February to November
