B.A. IN LABOR AND SOCIAL SECURITY

The major of Labor and Social Security aims to cultivate versatile professionals with a broad international perspective on disciplines and policies, as well as solid theoretical knowledge and practical abilities in Chinese social security with distinctive characteristics. These professionals are capable of engaging in various aspects of social security, employment and livelihoods, human resources, talent management, and other related fields. They possess the competence for social security professional research, administrative affairs management in social security and organizational systems, or enterprise human resources management. They contribute to the promotion of high-quality and sustainable development of social security undertakings. The program lasts four years and awards a Bachelor of Management degree.

Selected Core Courses

• Social Insurance

• Public Economics

• Poverty and Social Assistance

• Medical Insurance and Health Policy

• Occupational Safety and Health, and Work Injury Insurance

B.A. IN LABOR ECONOMICS

The major in Labor Economics aims to cultivate composite economic management talents with a solid theoretical foundation in economics, outstanding data analysis abilities, and a broad and well-structured knowledge base. It trains students to master a solid foundation in economic theory, be familiar with classic and cutting-edge literature in labor economics, and systematically grasp empirical analysis methods. The program fosters students with both an international perspective and a deep understanding of China's national conditions, equipped with keen problem awareness. They can observe, analyze, and solve fundamental issues in the field of labor economics from the perspective of economics.

Selected Core Courses

• Intermediate Microeconomics

• Intermediate Macroeconomics

• Econometrics

• Labor Economics

• Economics of Organization and Personnel Management

B.A. IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

This major aims to cultivate theoretical and practical talents who possess innovative thinking, international perspectives, and human resource management expertise to adapt to the national talent development goals. Adhering to the principles of wide-ranging knowledge and solid foundations, the program aims to equip students with a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of human resource management. It familiarizes students with classic works from various disciplines such as management, psychology, sociology, economics, and law, as well as modern analytical methods in management studies. Students are trained to understand the realities of China, possess solid local knowledge, and have a keen problem-solving awareness. They can observe, analyze, and comprehend fundamental issues related to talent and human resources from the perspective of human resource management.

Selected Core Courses

• Research Methods in Organizational Management

• Human Resource Training and Development

• Strategic Management and Organizational Theory

• Compensation Management

• Performance Management

B.A. IN LABOR RELATIONS

This major aims to cultivate top-notch professionals for various levels of government, enterprises, international organizations, and other social organizations. These professionals have solid theoretical knowledge, effective methodological training, and a deep understanding of the fields of work, labor, and employment, coupled with a strong sense of serving the people. Adhering to the principles of wide-ranging knowledge and solid foundations, the major promotes interdisciplinary characteristics, with a core knowledge system based on 'pluralism + unity', while also considering perspectives from other disciplines. Meanwhile, inheriting the fine tradition of applied science in labor relations, the major takes on the mission of addressing the 'real problems' of the labor world, serving the core needs of government labor relations governance and enterprise labor relations management, and balancing other social demands.

In addition, the school has established the Global Labor Governance Program, jointly organized by the School of Labor and Human Resources and the School of Law at Renmin University of China. The program integrates skill modules such as global labor relations governance, transnational human resource management, and international labor and employment law into the traditional interdisciplinary training system for labor relations and law. It focuses on cultivating high-level, cutting-edge, interdisciplinary global labor governance professionals who possess solid knowledge in labor relations and law, and are equipped with the skills to participate in the formulation of international labor policies and standards, engage in foreign-related legal practices, and manage transnational human resources.

Selected Core Courses

• Labor Dispute Resolution

• Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining

• Labor Sociology

• Enterprise Labor Relations Management

• International and Comparative Labor Relations