- 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 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
COR110 Introductory Calculus
COR111 Science Research Methods
Introductory courses (7)
7 required courses:
BUS101 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
BUS102 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
BUS103 Numerical Analysis
BUS104 Discrete Mathematics
BUS105 Applied Mathematics
BUS106 Think Health
BUS108 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning
Advanced courses (9)
9 required courses:
BUS211 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning
BUS320 Environmental Health Risk Management
HRM210 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
HRM211 Coastal and Marine Ecology
HRM220 Coastal Conservation Planning
HRM221 Coastal Geomorphology
HRM311 Outdoor Living and Travel Skills
HRM312 Foundations of Outdoor Environmental Studies
HRM321 Leading Groups in Outdoor Environments
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 Politics of the USA | |||
| COR110 Forces of Change in International Politics | |||
| COR111 Critical Social Theory: Power, Critique and Praxis |
Required courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics | |||
| BUS103 International Security | |||
| BUS104 Politics and the Media | |||
| BUS105 Politics and Security in East Asia | |||
| BUS106 Infant Care | |||
| BUS108 Leadership in Clinical 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 Independent Study | |||
| HRM210 Neonatal, Paediatric and Child Health Care | |||
| HRM211 Theories of Counselling: From Freud to Integrative Practice | |||
| BUS101 Therapeutic Communication Skills | |||
| HRM220 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications | |||
| HRM221 Strengths Based Counselling: Collaborative Approaches |
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 Environment and Health | |||
| HRM312 Microbiology | |||
| BUS320 Environmental Health Risk Management | |||
| HRM321 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology |
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