- Build key skills for human resources and management roles
- Complement your studies with an elective minor from any faculty
- Demand for human resource professionals is strong
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
Award abbreviation: BBus(HRM)
QTAC code: 012111 **
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-18 / Rank-63
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: BU342
CRICOS code: 076977C. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
** Students may choose to complete the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or on campus. The remainder of the degree is completed on campus. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student Visa.
In today’s business environment, more organisations recognise the need for people to be employed, trained and managed in ways that support organisational goals.
In this program, you major in human resource management while gaining specific foundation knowledge in business. In the first year, you take courses in economics, management, marketing, research methods, accounting, business law and ethics, and informatics. You then progress to specialised courses, which include introductory human resource management, workplace relations, staffing and remuneration, training and development, employment and industrial law, leadership and team dynamics, management strategy, and management of organisation change.
Career opportunities
Human resources management, recruitment, staff development and training, industrial relations, employment relations.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of Australian Human Resources Institute; Australian Institute of Management; Australian Institute of Training and Development.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Dr John Whiteoak
Tel: +61 7 5459 4809
Email: whiteoak@usc.edu.au
Study Plan
This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:
- Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
- Select the program in which you are enrolled.
- Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete a minimum of 24 courses including all core and required courses listed below, and electives.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses.
- (Optional) Use electives to complete a minor to supplement the required major.
- 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 courses: (2)
Complete 2 COR coded courses — ONE in your first semester and ONE in your second semester.
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Communication and Thought | |||
| COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS101 Applied Research Methods | |||
| BUS102 Economics for Business | |||
| BUS104 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice | |||
| BUS106 Accounting for Business | |||
| BUS108 Introduction to Informatics | |||
| BUS211 Strategic Management | |||
| BUS320 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility |
Major courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS103 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| HRM210 Managing Human Resources | |||
| HRM211 Staffing and Remuneration | |||
| HRM220 Managing Workplace Relations | |||
| HRM221 Employment and Industrial Law | |||
| HRM311 Leadership and Team Dynamics | |||
| HRM312 Learning and Development | |||
| HRM321 Change Leadership and Agility |
Elective courses: (6)
Select 6 advanced level elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business, or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288