- 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 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
COR110 Managing Organisational Change
COR111 Communication and Thought
Introductory courses (7)
7 required courses:
BUS101 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS102 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS103 Applied Research Methods
BUS104 Introduction to Economics
BUS105 Business Law and Ethics
BUS106 Management and Organisational Behaviour
BUS108 Marketing Theory and Practice
Advanced courses (9)
9 required courses:
BUS211 Accounting for Business
BUS320 Introduction to Informatics
HRM210 Strategic Management
HRM211 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
HRM220 Managing Human Resources
HRM221 Staffing and Remuneration
HRM311 Managing Workplace Relations
HRM312 Employment and Industrial Law
HRM321 Leadership and Team Dynamics
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 Personality and Assessment | |||
| COR110 Psychology of Health and Wellbeing | |||
| COR111 Communication and Thought |
Required courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BUS103 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| BUS104 Introduction to Economics | |||
| BUS105 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| BUS106 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| BUS108 Marketing Theory and Practice |
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 Accounting for Business | |||
| HRM210 Introduction to Informatics | |||
| HRM211 Strategic Management | |||
| BUS101 Managing Human Resources | |||
| HRM220 Staffing and Remuneration | |||
| HRM221 Applied Research Methods |
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 Managing Workplace Relations | |||
| HRM312 Employment and Industrial Law | |||
| BUS320 Leadership and Team Dynamics | |||
| HRM321 Training and Development |
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