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Undergraduate TAS-MPO-DEG-2023

Bachelor of Business (Managing People and Organisations)

Lead a modern business and manage people effectively

All businesses, from large corporations to start-ups, need good managers. You’ll study how people work in organisations and how managers use data. Gain essential skills in problem solving and decision making. Build specialist knowledge with a major.

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

24

Price

From

$39,140

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

CSP Available

Yes

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

  • 07 May 23
  • 25 Jun 23
  • 27 Aug 23
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Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

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QS Ranking 2023

17

Times Higher Education Ranking 2023

22

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Degree structure

8

Core subjects

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8

Major subjects

+
8

Elective subjects

=

Degree

Degree details

What you'll learn

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  1. Acquire and apply discipline specific knowledge and skills related to business and organisations (Discipline Knowledge).
  2. Communicate information effectively in written and oral forms with a diverse range of stakeholders (Communication Skills).
  3. Apply critical and analytical skills to the identification and evaluation of complex business problems and draw logical conclusions (Critical Skills).
  4. Work both independently and collaboratively to achieve agreed team outcomes (Teamwork).
Career opportunities

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. 

Entry requirements

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.

Credit for previous study or work

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


Description

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.

Degree structure details

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.

Easy apply

You can apply direct through Open Universities Australia.

Once you've checked your eligibility, apply and enrol for this degree following the steps. This degree also allows you to get started with Open access.

1

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Choose subjects to begin your application. You can choose 1 or 2 subjects to start.

2

Choose how you want to start

You can apply for the full degree or if you want to start with Open access, enrol into the subjects using the ‘Single subjects’ option.

You can apply for the degree later and the subjects may be credited towards the degree.

3

Complete your details

Provide your details and select a funding option. You can pay up-front or apply for government funding in your application.

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Open access

This degree offers Open access entry, exclusive to Open Universities Australia.

There’s more than one way to get a degree. Open access allows you to start with single subjects as a way into eligible degrees, regardless of your study history.

Enrol into and complete the required Open access subjects to earn entry in this degree. Most subjects have no entry requirements, are fully government funded (if you’re eligible) and may be credited when you start the degree.

The best part? You can enrol and get started with single subjects now.

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