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Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

Use people power to drive business success

An organisation’s people are a unique source of sustainable competitive advantage. The ability to lead and manage these people is integral to success in all industries. Through this innovative, empowering and connected program, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of how to cultivate positive workplace culture and utilise human resource management systems and processes to maximise engagement and drive success.

Study location
  • Sunshine Coast
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
076977C
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Annual tuition fee 2021
A$24,400
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$73,200
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 012111
  • Moreton Bay 014381
  • Online 015022
Minimum selection threshold
ATAR - 55.00 OP - - Rank - 55
UniSC program code
BU342
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Recommended prior study
English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths
Fee type 2021
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
24
Total units
288

An organisation’s people are a unique source of sustainable competitive advantage. The ability to lead and manage these people is integral to success in all industries. Through this innovative, empowering and connected program, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of how to cultivate positive workplace culture and utilise human resource management systems and processes to maximise engagement and drive success.

In this program you will:

  • Develop knowledge and skills in leading people, organisational culture, workforce design, performance management and workplace relations.
  • Gain expertise in and change leadership and agility, organisational development and capability, and team dynamics.
  • Develop skills in communication, collaboration, critical and creative thinking, community consciousness, and cultural awareness.
  • Learn the skills to be adaptive, responsible, self-managing and career ready.
Career opportunities
  • Human resource manager
  • Recruitment consultant
  • Employment and industrial relations consultant
  • Learning and development adviser
Membership

Graduates are eligible to become members of:

  • Australian Human Resources Institute
  • Australian Institute of Management
  • Australian Institute of Training and Development\

Program structure

Introductory courses (6) 72 units

BUS101 Health Research Design
BUS102 Public Health Practicum
BUS104 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
BUS105 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
BUS106 Indigenous Wellbeing Practice
BUS108 Health Promotion Principles

Developing courses (5) 60 units

BUS203 Globalisation, Development and Indigenous Peoples
HRM210 Exploring Business Research
HRM211 Economics for Business
HRM220 Discovering Management
IBS220 Marketing Essentials

Graduate courses (5) 60 units

BUS306 Accounting for Business
BUS320 Information Systems in Organisations
HRM311 Business Law
HRM312 Managing Human Resources
HRM321 Leadership for Organisations

Electives (8) 96 units

Select 8 elective courses (96 units) from the undergraduate elective course options. Of these electives, 4 (48 units) must be developing or graduate level (200/300 coded).

The School of Business recommends students use these electives to study courses in the following Business discipline areas: 

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 288

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.