Summary

Human resource management involves the management of human capital to create a competitive advantage. It’s a crucial function in medium and large organisations in domestic and international contexts.

The Human Resource Management major will prepare you to respond to new challenges and changes in the workplace. It focuses on the processes and techniques that create and maintain high-performing, efficient and ethical organisations. You’ll engage in aspects of day-to-day operations, strategic thinking and decision making. You’ll study change management and sustainability techniques, gain consulting skills, and learn how to formulate effective recruitment strategies. Areas that you’ll acquire expertise in include workforce and succession planning, equity and diversity, performance management and human resource development systems, and the creation of sustainable and ethical organisations.

Key features

• Gain practical skills while undertaking professional placements

   

  Undertake internships with our public, private and not-for-profit partner organisations, and enhance your career opportunities.

• Acquire theoretical knowledge alongside practical skills

   

  Build practical skills via experimentation and the application of theoretical knowledge to industry-based simulations and projects.

• Attain recognised professional accreditation

   

  Undertake a major that’s accredited by the Australian HR Institute.

• Be uniquely prepared for your career

   

  Synthesise your learning across your degree, demonstrate your graduate capabilities and seamlessly transition to your career in HR.