Meet the need for people to be employed, trained and managed in ways that support organisational goals.
Major in human resource management while gaining foundation knowledge in business. In first year, courses include economics, management, marketing, research methods, accounting, business law and ethics, 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.
- 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: Students may choose to complete some of the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or at Sippy Downs. The remainder of the degree is completed at Sippy Downs. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student visa.
- ** Campus note: Students may choose to complete some of the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or at Sippy Downs. The remainder of the degree is completed at Sippy Downs. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student visa.
Major in human resource management while gaining foundation knowledge in business. In first year, courses include economics, management, marketing, research methods, accounting, business law and ethics, 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 2 core courses.
- Complete 7 required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete 9 required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Complete 6 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 level courses, including core courses.
- 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 courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Professional Learning: Professional Practice
COR110 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times
COR111 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
Introductory courses (7)
7 required courses:
BUS101 Cell Biology
BUS102 Chemistry
BUS103 Vocational Education and Training: Philosophy and Practice
BUS104 Professional Learning: Learning Engagement
BUS105 Senior Phase Curriculum
BUS106 Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics
BUS108 Numerical Analysis
Advanced courses (9)
9 required courses:
BUS211 Fluids, Waves and Thermodynamics
BUS320 Electronics and Electromagnetism
HRM210 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
HRM211 Professional Learning: Inclusivity and Diversity
HRM220 Professional Learning: Professional Engagement
HRM221 Optics and Modern Physics
HRM311 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
HRM312 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology
HRM321 Applied Systems Modelling
Electives (6)
Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering). Of these electives, 5 must be advanced (200/300 level) courses.