- Combine studies in people management with the study of behaviour
- Demand for human resource professionals is strong
- Earn two degrees in only four years
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business (Psychology and Human Resource Management)
Award abbreviation: BA/BBus
QTAC code: 016501
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-17 / Rank-64
Duration: 4 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 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: AB306
CRICOS code: 058145D. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Gain skills and knowledge to work as a human resources professional or complete further study to become a registered psychologist.
You blend study in psychology with courses in human resource management, workplace relations, leadership and team dynamics, and management strategy. The program provides knowledge of theories, methods and research findings in psychology, and teaches you to apply this knowledge to human resource activities such as recruitment, selection, motivation, training and development, and management of organisational change.
Career opportunities
Human resources management, recruitment, staff development and training, industrial relations, employment relations, psychology (with further study).
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of the Australian Human Resources Institute; Australian Institute of Management; Australian Institute of Training and Development.
Accreditation
The Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) has accredited Pathway 1 of the Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business (Psychology and Human Resource Management) as a three-year undergraduate sequence in psychology. Following successful completion of an accredited honours year plus either further accredited postgraduate study or supervision following the guidelines of the Psychologists Registration Board in their state or territory, graduates may be eligible for registration as a psychologist in that state or territory.
Honours
USC offers an accredited honours year—the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours)—to which you can gain direct entry upon completion of Pathway 1. Please note that a minimum grade point average in the Pathway 1 psychology courses is required for honours entry.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Professor Mary Katsikitis
Tel: +61 7 5456 5034
Email: mkatsiki@usc.edu.au
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete either Pathway 1 or Pathway 2.
- Complete 32 required courses in Pathway 1, or
- Complete 26 required courses, 1 School of Communication or School of Social Sciences Minor and 2 School of Communication or School of Social Sciences electives in Pathway 2.
- Complete a maximum of 5 introductory level courses from the School of Communication and School of Social Sciences.
- Complete no more than 192 units of introductory level courses in total, including core courses.
- Register any selected Majors and 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.
- When enrolling, refer to the Pathway 1 or Pathway 2 Study Plan
Pathway 1
This pathway may lead to direct entry into the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) program, subject to achievement of a minimum grade point average in Psychology courses.
Core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109
COR110
COR111
School of Social Sciences courses
Introductory courses (2):
PSY100
PSY101 Business, Governance and Society
Advanced courses (12):
PSY200 Communication and Thought
PSY201 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
PSY202 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
PSY203 Exploring Business Research
PSY204 Economics for Business
PSY205 Business Law and Ethics
PSY300 Discovering Management
PSY301 Marketing Essentials
PSY302 Accounting for Business
PSY303 Information Systems in Organisations
PSY304 Strategic Management
PSY305 Introduction to Financial Planning
School of Business courses
Introductory courses (9):
BUS101 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
BUS102 Retirement and Superannuation
BUS103 Taxation Law and Practice
BUS104 Personal Investment Management
BUS105 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
BUS106 Insurance and Risk Management
BUS108 Tax and Estate Planning
BUS211 Financial Plan Construction
BUS320 Communication and Thought
Advanced courses (7):
HRM210 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
HRM211 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
HRM220 Accounting Principles
HRM221 Informatics for Financial Professionals
HRM312 Business Analytics
HRM321 Introduction to Economics
SCS276 Business Law and Ethics ^
^ SCS276 will be recognised as a component of the Human Resource Management major in lieu of HRM311 Leadership and Team Dynamics.
TOTAL UNITS 388
Pathway 2
This pathway will not lead to direct entry to the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) program.
Indirect entry to the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) program would require completion of 6 further Psychology courses, and would be subject to achievement of a minimum grade point average in Psychology courses.
Core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Management and Organisational Behaviour
COR110 Business Finance
COR111 Taxation Law and Practice
School of Social Sciences courses
Introductory courses (2)
PSY100 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
PSY101 Introduction to Financial Planning
Advanced courses (2)
PSY200 Retirement and Superannuation
PSY201 Introduction to Psychology B
PLUS Select 4 courses from the following:
PSY202 Research Methods in Psychology A
PSY203 Research Methods in Psychology B
PSY204 Physiological Psychology
PSY205 Introduction to Human Development
PSY300 Social Psychology
PSY301 Motivation and Emotion
PSY302 Advanced Methods in Psychology
PSY303 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology
PSY304 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
Minor
Select a minor (4 courses) from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Elective courses
Select 2 elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
School of Business
Required courses (9)
BUS101 Personality and Assessment
BUS102 Human Associative Learning
BUS103 Abnormal Psychology
BUS104 Applied Research Methods
BUS105 Introduction to Economics
BUS106 Business Law and Ethics
BUS108 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS211 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS320 Accounting for Business
Advanced courses (7)
HRM210 Introduction to Informatics
HRM211 Strategic Management
HRM220 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
HRM221 Managing Human Resources
HRM312 Staffing and Remuneration
HRM321 Managing Workplace Relations
SCS276 Employment and Industrial Law ^
^ SCS276 will be recognised as a component of the Human Resource Management major in lieu of HRM311 Leadership and Team Dynamics.
TOTAL UNITS 384