Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

Overview

• Develop skills in managing people in organisations, including recruitment, performance and systems, employment relations, and staff development.
• Explore and critique real-world cases and projects.
• Graduate accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).
• Prepares you for a career as a human resource developer, human resource manager, recruitment consultant, government adviser, administrator or manager.

Details

New technologies, changing economic conditions, increasing workforce diversity and an emphasis on work-life balance are all contributing to a profound evolution in the nature of work and the challenges of managing contemporary organisations. Human resource management is concerned with all aspects of managing people in organisations.

The human resource management professional is responsible for an organisation’s most valued assets-—the people working there.

You will learn from real-world lecturers about the skills required when managing people in organisations, including recruitment, performance and reward systems, employment relations and staff development.

You will also be equipped with an understanding of the legal context for employment relationships and understand both individual and organisational behaviours and responsibilities.

You will explore and critique real-world cases and projects; develop strategic policies for organisations; and analyse, diagnose and provide recommendations for implementing organisational change.

In your capstone unit, Personal and Professional Development, you will acquire knowledge in the areas of self-management and the management of others to contribute to organisational performance. You will also develop personal, interpersonal and group skills as a way to apply the knowledge base you’ve gained throughout your studies in professional settings.

If you’re interested in helping others reach their full potential and believe that work-life should be satisfying and fulfilling, you’re on track for a career in human resource management.

Career outcomes

Your degree will position you for a career that may include contributing to staff attraction, retention, learning and development, organisational change and consultancy. You will be ready for a career leading the people dimensions of organisations, both strategically and operationally.

Graduates hold positions as:

• employee relations adviser
• human resource manager/officer
• recruitment consultant
• training and development adviser
• workforce planning manager.

Professional recognition

This program is nationally accredited through the Australian Human Resources Institute, and internationally accredited with the Society of Human Resource Management. You will also be eligible to join the Australian Institute of Management and the Australian Institute of Training and Development.

Units

Industry links

Many of our teaching staff are Human Resource Management professionals aligned with industry through research and consultancy activities. These links to business also provide the opportunity for engagement with real world case studies, site visits, guest lectures and access to the latest industry thinking.

Human Resource Management major units

• Leading Organisations
• Contemporary Employment Relations
• Human Resource Issues and Strategy
• Human Resource Decision Making
• Performance and Reward
• Recruitment and Selection
• Learning and Development in Organisations
• Personal and Professional Development

Recommended complementary study areas

Extension option

• Human Resource Management

Second major and minor options

• Management
• Public Relations
• International Business
• Language
• Marketing

Additional minor option

• Entrepreneurship

Entry requirements

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

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Scholarships and financial support

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