The B.Sc. Employment Relations and Human Resource Management programme provides you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to understand how people behave at work, how organisations function and how employment relationships are managed. You will explore the foundations of human resource management, workplace relations, organisational behaviour, labour laws, industrial relations systems and strategic people management.
The programme trains you to analyse workplace issues, handle employee relations, support organisational development and contribute to effective workforce planning. You will graduate with the competencies required to promote employee wellbeing, improve organisational performance and manage human capital in both public and private sectors.
Course Overview
The B.Sc. Employment Relations and Human Resource Management programme combines theoretical foundations with practical applications in managing people, workplace policies and organisational processes. You will study core areas such as human resource development, compensation management, labour relations, organisational psychology, workforce planning, negotiation, conflict management and strategic HRM.
The programme runs for four years through UTME and three years through Direct Entry.
Throughout your studies, you will gain experience through case studies, simulations, industry-focused assignments, fieldwork and research projects designed to prepare you for professional practice in HR and employment relations.
Course Curriculum
The curriculum follows the NUC Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS).
You begin with foundational courses such as:
- Introduction to Management
- Principles of Economics
- Business Mathematics
- Communication Skills
- Nigerian Legal System
- Introduction to Industrial Relations
- Use of Library and Study Skills
You deepen your understanding through courses such as:
- Human Resource Management
- Labour Economics
- Organisational Behaviour
- Business Law
- Trade Unionism
- Workforce Planning and Recruitment
- Industrial Psychology
Your professional competencies grow through courses such as:
- Collective Bargaining
- Compensation and Benefits Administration
- Workplace Conflict Management
- Human Resource Development
- Employment and Labour Law
- Performance Management
- Research Methods
You consolidate your training through advanced courses such as:
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Comparative Industrial Relations
- Employee Relations and Engagement
- Human Resource Information Systems
- Seminar in Employment Relations
- Teaching Practice / Internship (where applicable)
- Research Project
Entry Requirements
1. UTME Admission (Four-Year Programme)
- You must have at least five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other relevant subjects in the Social Sciences or Commercial fields, obtained in not more than two sittings.
- Sit for the UTME with English Language and other required subjects relevant to Management and Social Sciences.
- Meet the departmental and university cut-off marks.
- Demonstrate interest and aptitude for people management, organisational behaviour and workplace relations.
- Satisfy all other general admission requirements of the university.
2. Direct Entry Admission (Three-Year Programme)
- You must have five credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other acceptable relevant subjects, obtained in not more than two sittings.
- Possess NCE, ND, A-Level or equivalent qualifications in management, business, social sciences or related fields with at least a merit or credit grade.
- Provide academic transcripts and supporting documents during the application process.
- Meet the university’s general Direct Entry admission regulations.
Why study at OOU?
Studying Employment Relations and Human Resource Management at Olabisi Onabanjo University provides you with a strong academic and practical foundation in managing people and workplace systems. The programme equips you with the competencies to understand human behaviour in organisations, navigate labour relations and support strategic HR decision-making. You will benefit from:
- A curriculum aligned with contemporary HRM and industrial relations practices.
- Courses taught by experienced scholars and practitioners in Human Resource Management, Labour Relations and Organisational Behaviour.
- Exposure to real workplace scenarios through case studies, fieldwork and applied projects.
- Development of communication, negotiation, leadership and analytical skills essential for HR practice.
- Practical insights into labour laws, workplace conflict, employee engagement, compensation and organisational culture.
- A foundation that prepares you for professional certification and postgraduate studies in HR, management or organisational development.
This programme prepares you to support organisational growth by building positive workplace relationships and effective people management systems.
Research Project
In your final year, you will complete a research project that enables you to investigate issues related to human resource management, employment relations or Organisational Behaviour. This project strengthens your analytical, research and problem-solving skills. Working under the supervision of an academic mentor, you will:
- Select a relevant research topic such as employee motivation, workplace conflict, labour-management relations, HR technology adoption or organisational culture.
- Apply appropriate research methods such as surveys, interviews, case studies or data analysis.
- Interpret findings using HR and labour relations theories.
- Produce a well-structured, academically rigorous research report.
Your research project becomes the capstone of your training, preparing you for professional roles that require critical thinking, policy analysis and evidence-based HR practice.
Graduation Requirements
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Science in Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, you must fulfil the graduation requirements approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and Olabisi Onabanjo University.
Academic Requirements
- Complete and pass all compulsory and elective courses in the programme.
- Earn the minimum credit units prescribed for the four-year UTME programme or the three-year Direct Entry pathway.
- Maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 1.00.
- Complete and defend your final-year research project.
- Fulfil all fieldwork, seminar and practical engagement requirements.
Grading and Degree Classification
Your final classification is determined by your Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), as follows:
Upon satisfying these requirements, you will be awarded the B.Sc. Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, a qualification that prepares you for strategic roles in human capital development, organisational leadership and workplace relations.
Career Opportunities
A degree in employment relations and human resource management opens a wide range of professional pathways in both the public and private sectors. You will gain the skills needed to support workforce development, improve employee relations and contribute to organisational effectiveness.
You may pursue careers such as:
- Human Resource Officer
- Labour Relations Specialist
- Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Consultant
- Training and Development Officer
- Compensation and Benefits Analyst
- Industrial Relations Officer
- Employee Engagement Specialist
- HR Information Systems Assistant
- Organisational Development Associate
- Workplace Conflict Resolution Officer
You may find employment in:
- Government ministries, agencies and parastatals
- Banks and financial institutions
- Manufacturing and industrial organisations
- Multinational companies
- Consulting firms
- Human Capital and HR outsourcing companies
- Labour unions and employer associations
- Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
- Private businesses and corporate organisations
The programme also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate studies in human resource management, industrial relations, organisational behaviour, labour studies or business administration.
How to Apply?
1. UTME Entry (Four-Year Programme)
- Select Olabisi Onabanjo University as your first choice and Employment Relations and Human Resource Management as your preferred programme.
- Sit for the UTME with English Language and relevant social science subjects.
- Possess at least five O-Level credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and other required subjects.
- Participate in the OOU Post-UTME screening exercise and meet the departmental cut-off mark.
2. Direct Entry (Three-Year Programme)
- Possess NCE, ND or equivalent qualifications in Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences or related fields with at least a merit or credit grade.
- Provide the required O-Level credit passes.
- Upload your academic transcripts and supporting documents through the OOU Undergraduate Admissions Portal.
Course Coordinator
The B.Sc. Employment Relations and Human Resource Management programme is managed by a team of dedicated academics and experienced researchers within the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Administration and Management Sciences.
The current programme coordinator is:
Dr [Full Name]
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Course Overview
- Next Admission Process
- Current Academic Year
- Associated programmes = Undergraduate
- Course Duration = 4 Years
- Degree = Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Faculty = Social science
- Course Type = Full Time
- Course Delivery = On campus
- Location = Faculty of Social Science, Main Campus
- Scholarship opportunities