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Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

This program focuses on meeting the need for people to be employed, trained and managed in ways that support organisational goals.

Students major in human resource management, while gaining foundation knowledge in business. In first year, courses include economics, management, marketing, research methods, accounting, and informatics. In second and third year, specialised major courses include managing human resources, workplace relations, staffing and remuneration, training and development, employment and industrial law, leadership and team dynamics, and managing organisational change.

CRICOS code
076977C
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
  • * Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa or Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast * 012111
Refer to the program footnotes
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 61
UniSC program code
BU342
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2014
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
  • International fee-paying places
Total units
288
Footnotes
  • * Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa or Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.

Students major in human resource management, while gaining foundation knowledge in business. In first year, courses include economics, management, marketing, research methods, accounting, and informatics. In second and third year, specialised major courses include managing human resources, workplace relations, staffing and remuneration, training and development, employment and industrial law, leadership and team dynamics, and managing organisational change.

Career opportunities

Human resource management, recruitment, staff development and training, industrial relations, employment relations.

Membership

Australian Human Resources Institute; Australian Institute of Management; Australian Institute of Training and Development.

Program structure

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 1 core course.
  • Complete 6 required introductory (100 level) courses.
  • Complete 9 required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
  • Complete 8 elective courses, 5 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.
  • (Optional) Use electives to complete a minor to supplement the required major.
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including the core course.
  • Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Communication, School of Social Sciences or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
  • Register any selected Minors with Student Administration.
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Program structure

Core course (1)

1 core course:
COR109 Auditing and Professional Practice

Introductory courses (6)

6 required courses:
BUS101 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
BUS102 Management Accounting
BUS104 Taxation Law and Practice
BUS105 Communication and Thought
BUS106 Business Analytics
BUS108 Introduction to Economics

Advanced courses (9)

9 required courses:
BUS203 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS320 Introduction to Marketing
HRM210 Accounting for Business
HRM211 Introduction to Informatics
HRM220 Business Law and Ethics
HRM221 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
HRM311 Managing Human Resources
HRM312 Staffing and Remuneration
HRM321 Managing Workplace Relations

Electives (8)

Select 8 elective courses. Of these electives, 2 must be from the School of Business. The remaining 6 can be from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering). Of these electives, 5 must also be advanced (200/300 level) courses.

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Total units: 288