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Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

Meet the need for people to be employed, trained and managed in ways that support organisational goals.

Major in human resource management while gaining foundation knowledge in business. In first year, courses include economics, management, marketing, research methods, accounting, business law and ethics, and informatics. In second and third year, specialised major courses include managing human resources, workplace relations, staffing and remuneration, training and development, employment and industrial law, leadership and team dynamics, and managing organisational change.

CRICOS code
076977C
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
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.
  • ** Campus note: Students may choose to complete some of the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or at Sippy Downs. The remainder of the degree is completed at Sippy Downs. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student visa.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast ** 012111
Refer to the program footnotes
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 18 Rank - 62
UniSC program code
BU342
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
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
Footnotes
  • ** Campus note: Students may choose to complete some of the core and foundation courses at either the USC Noosa Centre or at Sippy Downs. The remainder of the degree is completed at Sippy Downs. The option to study at Noosa is not available to international students on a Student visa.

Major in human resource management while gaining foundation knowledge in business. In first year, courses include economics, management, marketing, research methods, accounting, business law and ethics, and informatics. In second and third year, specialised major courses include managing human resources, workplace relations, staffing and remuneration, training and development, employment and industrial law, leadership and team dynamics, and managing organisational change.

Career opportunities

Human resource management, recruitment, staff development and training, industrial relations, employment relations.

Membership

Australian Human Resources Institute; Australian Institute of Management; Australian Institute of Training and Development.

Program structure

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 Research Project C
COR110 Research Project F
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 Introduction to Marketing

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.

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Total units: 288