Use people power to drive business success
An organisation’s people are a unique source of sustainable competitive advantage. The ability to lead and manage these people is integral to success in all industries. Through this innovative, empowering and connected program, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of how to cultivate positive workplace culture and utilise human resource management systems and processes to maximise engagement and drive success.
- 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.
An organisation’s people are a unique source of sustainable competitive advantage. The ability to lead and manage these people is integral to success in all industries. Through this innovative, empowering and connected program, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of how to cultivate positive workplace culture and utilise human resource management systems and processes to maximise engagement and drive success.
In this program you will:
- Develop knowledge and skills in leading people, organisational culture, workforce design, performance management and workplace relations.
- Gain expertise in and change leadership and agility, organisational development and capability, and team dynamics.
- Develop skills in communication, collaboration, critical and creative thinking, community consciousness, and cultural awareness.
- Learn the skills to be adaptive, responsible, self-managing and career ready.
Career opportunities
- Human resource manager
- Recruitment consultant
- Employment and industrial relations consultant
- Learning and development adviser
Membership
Graduates are eligible to become members of:
- Australian Human Resources Institute
- Australian Institute of Management
- Australian Institute of Training and Development\
Program structure
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
BUS101
BUS102
BUS104
BUS105
BUS106
BUS108
Developing courses (5) 60 units
BUS203
HRM210
HRM211
HRM220
IBS220
Graduate courses (5) 60 units
BUS306
BUS320
HRM311
HRM312
HRM321
Electives (8) 96 units
Select 8 elective courses (96 units) from the undergraduate elective course options. Of these electives, 4 (48 units) must be developing or graduate level (200/300 coded).
The School of Business recommends students use these electives to study courses in the following Business discipline areas:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Entrepreneurship
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.