Bachelor of Business (Managing People and Organisations)

Stand out in the crowded job market with a major in Managing People and Organisations.

You will have the skills and ability to navigate interpersonal relationships, manage people and organisations, lead projects and teams. Some HR Professionals follow a generalist career path which covers a broad range of HR tasks and responsibilities. Others choose to specialise in different areas of HR such as Learning & Development, Recruitment, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), Organisational Change, Industrial Relations (IR), and Organisational Development.

Careers requiring HR skills are growing fast, here are some of the careers projected to grow into 2026: *

·        Human Resource Managers 16.3%

·        Human Resource Professionals 13.1%

·        General Managers 9.6%

·        Human Resource Clerks 6%

*Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, National Skills Commission trend data to May 2022 and projections to 2026.

Professional recognition

This Major is accredited by Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI), which is the national association representing human resource and people management professionals with 20,000 members from Australia and across the globe. 

Higher education via OUA

Successful completion of any 4 OUA open access subjects of study at the equivalent AQF level, unless otherwise specified.

Higher education

Successful completion of a minimum of 2 (25 credit points) undergraduate subjects of study within an equivalent AQF level course or higher.

Secondary education

Published ATAR ≥ 50, 

Internal ATAR ≥ 50, 

Concessional ATAR ≥ 54

VET studies

Successful completion of certificate IV or higher.

Work and Life

Domestic Applicants with work and life experience: If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have extensive or sustained work experience.

The following qualifications are recognised articulating admissions pathways into the B3A Bachelor of Business:

• Diploma of Applied Business
• Associate Degree in Applied Business
• Diploma of Hospitality Management
• Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
• Diploma of Marketing & Communication
• Advanced Diploma of Marketing & Communication
• Diploma of Travel and Tourism
• Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism
• Diploma of University Studies
• Associate Degree in University Studies

From large corporations to small start-ups, all businesses need to be managed well to succeed and people are a key driver of this success. In the Management of People and Organisations major, you’ll learn about how the changing nature of work influences people, how organisations behave, how we communicate with staff and stakeholders, the management of Human Resources, and how leaders can make change. With a range of work- integrated learning opportunities, you'll discover how to manage people and organisations in traditional, remote, and precarious contexts.

Your studies will incorporate applied learning modules that will prepare you for Human Resource (HR) roles across a range of industries. You will learn to create performance management strategies, training plans and other essential HR reports for organisations of various sizes and structures.  

Using HR analytics tools such as Power BI and Excel, you will develop the skills required to make strategic HR decisions, forecast turnover rates, and improve employee retention. In your final year of study, you will also have the chance to work on a HR project with students from Cracow University of Economics to solve a common HR problem and develop your awareness of cultural diversity.

Recommended Study Pattern

For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended:

Year 1. 8 Subjects in first year including: 

• 4 Core subjects
  • TAS-BAA111 People and Organisations
  • TAS-BEA111 Introduction to Markets and the Economy
  • TAS-BEA140 Data Analysis for Business
  • TAS-BFA103 Accountability and Accounting
• 2 Major subjects
  • TAS-BMA101 Introduction to Management
  • TAS-BMA121 Foundations of Human Resource Management
• 2 UTAS Electives

Year 2. 8 Subjects in second year including: 

• 4 Core subjects
  • TAS-BAA211 Entrepreneurship
  • TAS-BAA215 Business and Corporate Law
  • TAS-BMA202 Business Strategy
  • TAS-BMA250 Managerial Social Responsibility
• 2 Major subjects
  • TAS-BMA206 Management Communications
  • TAS-BMA220 Human Resource Management in Action
• 2 UTAS Electives

Year 3. 8 Subjects in third year including: 

• 4 Major subjects
  • TAS-BMA314 Organisational Change and Development
  • TAS-BMA328 Leadership in Organisations
  • TAS-BMA341 Employment Relations
  • TAS-BMA357 Freelancing and Small Business
• 4 UTAS Electives

Award Requirements

Successful completion of 24 subjects as outlined in the recommended study pattern within 3-7 years, from the time of first enrollment.