Bachelor of Business with a major in Human Resource Management
UndergraduateSWI-BHR-DEG2024
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Empower people and support organisational success
Learn to build productive work environments and a positive culture. An HR degree opens doors to fulfilling careers, travel, and postgrad study. You’ll cover business fundamentals and HR essentials. Build skills in communication, negotiation and more.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 24
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Bachelor of Business with a major in Human Resource Management
About this degree
Communication
Develop effective communication skills to convey clear and constructive information to staff members and executives.
Organisation
Learn effective time management skills, how to set goals and develop systems for achieving those goals for the organisation, as well as prioritising tasks for teams throughout the organisation.
Critical Thinking
Become adept at using evidence to identify problems and make effective decisions.
Negotiation
Develop the necessary skills to prevent and resolve disputes between two or more parties with a positive outcome for all involved.
Problem-Solving
Solve problems with ingenuity and a solid foundation in the real-life application of project management theory.
Conflict Management
Learn to resolve conflicts or disagreements between staff members and implement procedures to prevent such issues in future.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define and promote new and existing company policies and protocols.
- Manage the identification and recruitment of the relevant, qualified personnel for specific roles within the organisation.
- Assist the executives or management teams to make and implement data-driven decision-making and evidence-based management.
- Prevent and resolve disputes within or external to the organisation, and play a key role in negotiations between aggrieved parties when such circumstances arise. Also, implement contingency plans to prevent such issues from arising again.
- Develop programs and implement policies which focus on employee and team health and well-being.
- Work collaboratively with the individual employees as well as various teams or departments within the organisation or business.
Create positive and inclusive workplaces that drive growth and success for organisations and businesses in a diverse range of industries.
This course will expand your Bachelor of Business degree with essential skills in human resources that allow you to empower and manage the workforce within any organisation. Become the driving force behind growth and ingenuity with the latest best practices in this ever-changing world of business.
Recommended study pattern
A total of 24 units are taken to complete the Bachelor of Business with a major in Human Resource Management, including six core business units, two capstone units, eight human resource management major units and eight electives. In capstone units you combine the skills you'll learn throughout your degree and apply them to practical scenarios to solidify your knowledge. You'll collaborate with your peers and solve real business problems, giving you the confidence to step into the workforce with practical experience.
Business Fundamental Units
Financial Information for Decision Making (ACC10007)
Economics for Business Decision Making (ECO10005)
Business Digitalisation (INF10024)
Contemporary Management Principles (MGT10009)
Marketing and the Consumer Experience (MKT10009).
Core Practice Business Units
Learning and Communicating for Innovative Business Practice (COM10011)
Business Consulting Project (BUS30032)
Planning for Career Success (CAR10001)
Sustainable Business Practice (BUS30031)
Professional Internship - Business (BUS20009).
Human Resource Management Major Units
Dynamics of Diversity in Organisations (HRM20016)
Managing Workplace Relations (HRM20017)
Human Resource Analytics (HRM30011)
Digital Management and the Future of Work (HRM30012)
Organisational Behaviour (MGT20007)
Recommended electives
Managing Workplace Relations (HRM20017)
Integrated Marketing Communication (MKT20021)
Big Data Management (INF20016)
Law of Commerce (LAW20019)
Planning for Career Success (CAR10001)
Events Management (PUB30001)
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM20003)
Management Accounting for Planning and Control (ACC20007)
Business for Sustainability, Social Change and Impact (BUS10014)
Award requirements
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Business with a Major in Human Resource Management, students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:
- Five [5] business fundamentals units (62.5 credit points)
- Three [3] business practice core unit (37.5 credit points)
- Eight [8] units of study from the Human Resource Management discipline (100 credit points)
- Eight [8] units of other studies (100 credit points) from the two available advanced minors and/or from electives of your choice.
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Indicative total fee $48,969
The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
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Entry requirements
Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.
Diploma entry pathways
Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and provides advanced standing to the second.
Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree but in most instances you may receive up to 8 unit credits.
Our Course Consultants will step you through the process of entry and credit using previous study.
2022 Guaranteed Entry ATAR: 60.
Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
VCE prerequisites:
Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in English (or equivalent) or 30 in English (EAL).
Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience and appropriate English language skills, or a suitable Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) result, will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.
Credit Transfer
Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for credit.
Applicants who have completed a Diploma in a related discipline may be eligible for credit of up to 8 units; the equivalent of a third of the course. Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit of up to 16 units.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for RPL.
Career opportunities
HR Advisor
As the first line of contact between staff and the HR Team, you will be the intermediary between HR and other departments. HR Advisors also handle recruitment activities and discuss staff issues with managers, as well as work or performance issues with employees. Duties include planning and organising training, writing and updating policies and escalating issues to senior managers.
HR Consultant
HR Consultants are hired to assist existing HR teams with general duties and responsibilities by providing high-level support and advice to management on human resources issues. Duties may also include coordinating workplace health and safety initiatives, ensuring company compliance, leading well-being initiatives and organising counselling or support for staff members.
HR Manager
Human Resource Managers are responsible for managing the HR team that is responsible for recruitment, payroll, training and development. HR Managers also manage performance reviews of current staff, strive to create a safe and productive work environment, and ensure the on-going development of employees within the organisation while concentrating on staff well-being.
Organisational Change Coordinator
Organisational Change Coordinators help organisations to understand their current and desired future goals. They also assist in training employees on HR issues and practices, and conduct assessments to determine and enhance employee performance as well as overall company performance.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Business with a Major in Human Resource Management will be accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) in the near future.