Program summary
Program overview
Career opportunities
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
Enquiries
Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
QTAC code: 016501
OP/Rank for 2006 entry: OP-18 / Rank-59
Award abbreviation: BA/BBus
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
Recommended prior study: English and Maths
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
CRICOS code: 058145D
New students: selecting courses for 2006
Program overview
In the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (Psychology and Human Resource Management) you combine study in psychology with courses in human resource management, workplace relations, leadership and team dynamics, and management strategy. The combined program enables you to acquire knowledge of theories, methods and research findings in psychology and to apply this knowledge to human resource activities such as recruitment, selection, motivation, training and development, and management of organisational change.
The program also gives you the flexibility to select a minor in sociology, politics, communications, cultural studies or a language. Graduates of this program will be well-placed to take advantage of the expanding role of strategic human resource management in a fast-changing global environment.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (Psychology and Human Resources Management) will be equipped for employment in areas including counselling, human resources management, industrial relations, management, organisational change management, psychology, recruitment, staff development, training, and workplace relations.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses
Introductory courses
1 required course:
SCS120 Introduction to Psychology
Plus select 1 introductory level Arts and Social Sciences course
Advanced courses
9 required courses:
SCS221 Social Psychology
SCS222 Motivation and Emotion
SCS223 Cognitive and Experimental Psychology
SCS224 Research and Data Analysis in Psychology
SCS226 Developmental Psychology
SCS278 Ethics and Professional Practice
SCS280 Counselling for the Human Services professional
SCS281 Developmental and Family Counselling
SPX222 Sports Psychology #
A minor
Select a minor (4 courses) from one of the following areas:
Australian and Cultural Studies
Communication Studies
Environmental and Planning Studies
Historical Studies
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Politics and International Relations
Public Relations
Sociology
# SPX222 Sports Psychology is a cross-listed course from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Faculty of Business courses
Foundation courses
7 required courses:
BUS101 Applied Research Methods
BUS102 Economics for Business
BUS103 Business Law and Ethics
BUS104 Managing the Organisation
BUS105 Marketing Theory and Practice
BUS106 Introductory Accounting
BUS108 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
8 required courses:
HRM210 Managing Human Resources
HRM211 Staffing and Remuneration
HRM220 Managing Workplace Relations
HRM221 Employment and Industrial Law
HRM311 Leadership and Team Dynamics
HRM312 Training and Development
HRM321 Managing Organisational Change
MGT320 Management Strategy
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au