- 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 2013 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
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 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international 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
Tel: +61 7 5459 4809
Email: whiteoak@usc.edu.au
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 Accounting for Business
COR110 Introduction to Informatics
COR111 Strategic Management
Introductory courses (7)
7 required courses:
BUS101 Managing Human Resources
BUS102 Staffing and Remuneration
BUS103 Applied Research Methods
BUS104 Managing Workplace Relations
BUS105 Employment and Industrial Law
BUS106 Leadership and Team Dynamics
BUS108 Training and Development
Advanced courses (9)
9 required courses:
BUS211 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
BUS320 Managing Organisational Change
HRM210 Communication and Thought
HRM211 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
HRM220 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
HRM221 Applied Research Methods
HRM311 Introduction to Economics
HRM312 Business Law and Ethics
HRM321 Management and Organisational Behaviour
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.
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) core courses:
One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester - Six (6) required introductory (100 level) courses.
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Research into Journalism | |||
| COR110 Graphic Design A | |||
| COR111 Graphic Design B |
Required courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Graphic Design C | |||
| BUS103 Graphic Design D | |||
| BUS104 Graphic Design E - Internship/Professional Project | |||
| BUS105 Graphic Design F - Professional Portfolio | |||
| BUS106 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| BUS108 Editing for the Communications Professional |
Year 2
- One (1) required introductory (100 level) course.
- Five (5) required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Two (2) elective courses.
Of the 2 electives, 1 must be an advanced (200/300 level) course.
Required courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS211 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| HRM210 Introduction to Creative Advertising | |||
| HRM211 Communication and Thought | |||
| BUS101 Communication and Thought | |||
| HRM220 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| HRM221 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering). Of the electives, 1 must be an advanced (200/300 level) course.
Year 3
- Four (4) required advanced (200/300 level) courses.
- Four (4) elective courses.
All 4 electives must be advanced (200/300) level courses.
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRM311 Introduction to Economics | |||
| HRM312 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| BUS320 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| HRM321 Marketing Theory and Practice |
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 advanced (200/300 level) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business, or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288