Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

If you're keen to specialise in human resource management, and want to learn the business skills and knowledge to enhance your professional practice, then the Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) is a great option. The course offers five specialist human resource management practice-focused units, two breadth subjects (workplace law and organisational behaviour) and an industry project.

You'll begin curating evidence in the form of an e-portfolio in the foundation unit, Managing Human Capital, and will continue this process throughout your degree. Upon graduation, this body of work will form an impressive tool to help you launch the first stage of your career in HRM.

• integrate theory and practice in human resource management and articulate the impacts of recent developments within the field
• critically evaluate a range of core business skills to find solutions to future work challenges in the legal, economic and global business environments
• analyse and apply a range of contemporary approaches to business innovation and organisational change
• develop experience of professional management in work and organisations, demonstrating creativity and initiative in new situations
• apply a range of ethical, socially responsible and sustainable solutions in a changing business environment
• reflect upon levels of personal autonomy and accountability associated with the decision-making process
• locate and evaluate a range of research frameworks and skills within human resource management
• develop and apply the competencies and behaviours consistent with professional certification in human resource management.

On campus

The Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) integrates theory with real-world practice through UC's Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, designed to prepare students for their future careers. UC provides diverse WIL options, including industry case studies, guest speakers, internships, work placements, industry projects, competitions, exhibitions, study tours, virtual experiences and more.

The course includes both workshop-based and project-based units which simulate actual HRM industry experiences. You'll have the opportunity to undertake an internship or work closely with your own employer to explore a substantial industry-related project. Previous Human Resource Management students have undertaken internships across a range of sectors, with organisations such as Adecco Australia, CSIRO, PriceWaterhouseCoopers Canberra, Soldier On, Cushman & Wakefield, UniLodge and the University of Canberra College.

Online

Students who choose to study online can access virtual WIL opportunities. This content includes on-demand guest lectures, industry case studies and industry projects.

Internships and the International Business Study Tour options require either in-person placement hours in a business or on an overseas study tour and are not offered wholly online.

Students studying both face-to-face and online will have access to support services including Careers UC, who are available to assist with employment pathways and personal development.

• Human resource manager
• Recruitment manager
• Head of human resources
• Change manager
• Workplace relations specialist
• Human resource adviser
• Human resource officer
• Industrial relations adviser
• Contracts administrator
• Human resource director
• Organisational development consultant
• Head of talent
• Human resource business partner
• Organisation design officer
• Workforce development and culture officer

Accreditation for this course will be sought by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

High-achieving students can enrol in the Bachelor of Business, Government and Policy (Honours).

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The Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) MGB103 is currently accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). Students applying for this course can be assured that the quality of core units map onto the AHRI Model of Excellence for HR Practitioners and Academics, a recognised benchmark of HR best practice and standards.