Program Summary
Program Overview
Career Opportunities
Advanced Standing, Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit and
Articulation
Program Structure
Program Requirements and Notes
Enquiries
Recommended Enrolment Patterns
Program Summary
QTAC Code: 012111
OP/Rank for 2005 Entry: OP-14 / Rank-70
Award Abbreviation: BBus(HRM)
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent
part-time
Total Units: 288
Recommended Prior Study: English and Maths
CRICOS Code: To be advised
Program Overview
Students major in human resource management in addition to gaining specific foundation knowledge in business. Studies include two core courses in conjunction with business foundation courses such as economics, management, marketing, research methods, accounting, business law and ethics, and information and communication technologies.
Students take specialised courses in introductory human resource management, workplace relations, staffing and remuneration, training and development, employment and industrial law, leadership and team dynamics, management strategy, and the management of organisation change.
Professional Membership
This program has
been designed to satisfy the academic requirements for graduate
membership of the Australian Human Resource Institute, the
Australian Institute of Management and the Australian Institute of
Training and Development.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities include a human resources officer, industrial relations officer, personnel consultant, personnel officer, and a trainer.
Program Structure
Core Courses
2 required courses:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Business Foundation Courses
7 required courses:
BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Managing the Organisation
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS106 Introductory Accounting or
BUS107 Accounting for Non Accountants
BUS108 Introduction to ICT
Human Resource Management Major Courses
HRM210 Managing Human Resources
HRM211 Staffing and Remuneration
HRM220 Managing Workplace Relations
HRM221 Employment and Industrial Law
HRM311 Leadership and Team Dynamics
HRM312 Training and Development
HRM321 Managing Organisational Change
MGT320 Management Strategy
Advanced Courses
Select 7 courses, which may comprise a 4 course minor and 3 electives; or 7 electives. These electives can be chosen from any faculty ( Business, Arts and Social Sciences or Science, Health and Education )
Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program Requirements and Notes
- No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including Core Courses, in the Bachelor of Business.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to Explanation of Terms.
- Refer to Recommended Enrolment Patterns.
Enquiries
Faculty of Business
Tel: +617 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au