Bachelor of Business with a major in Human Resource Management

During this Course students will learn:

1. Communication Build strong relationships by delivering clear, constructive, and engaging messages at every level of an organisation.
2. Conflict Resolution Navigate workplace challenges, mediate disputes, and create a culture of collaboration and respect.
3. Strategic & Critical Thinking Use data and insights to identify problems, make informed decisions, and drive meaningful change.
4. Negotiation& Influence Advocate for employees, resolve disagreements, and foster win-win outcomes that benefit both people and business.
5. Leadership & Organisation Master time management, goal setting, and team coordination to keep workplaces productive and people-focused.
6. Problem-Solving for Impact Approach challenges with creativity and a solutions-focused mindset to help businesses and employees thrive.

Great workplaces don’t happen by chance - they’re built by passionate leaders who put people first. With a major in Human Resource Management, you’ll gain the skills to create workplaces where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

Learn how to foster a culture of inclusivity, navigate workplace dynamics, and drive positive change through ethical leadership. Develop expertise in organisational behaviour, industrial relations, and performance management while championing employee well-being and innovation. With a strong focus on data-driven decision-making, you’ll be equipped to implement policies that truly make an impact.

As an HR professional, you won’t just help organisations grow - you’ll help people thrive.

Whether you’re shaping workplace culture, leading change, or advocating for diversity and inclusion, you’ll have the confidence and expertise to build a better future for businesses and their people.

Recommended study pattern

A total of 24 units are taken to complete the Bachelor of Business with a major in Human Resource Management, including seven business fundamental units, the choice of one of two core business practice units, eight Human Resource Management major units and eight electives. You'll collaborate with your peers and solve real business problems, giving you the confidence to step into the workforce with practical experience.

Business Fundamental Units

Learning and Communicating for Innovative Business Practice (COM10011)

Contemporary Management Principles (MGT10009)

Marketing and the Consumer Experience (MKT10009)

Financial Information for Decision-Making (ACC10007)

Economics for Business Decision-Making (ECO10005)

Business Digitalisation (INF10024)

Business Consulting Project (BUS30032)

Core Business Practice Units

You must complete one (1) of the following units:

Planning for Career Success

Sustainable Business Practice

Human Resource Management Major Units

Business for Sustainability, Social Change & Impact (BUS10014)

Human Resource Practices (HRM10004)

Dynamics of Diversity in Organisations (HRM20016)

Managing Workplace Relations (HRM20017)

Organisational Behaviour (MGT20007)

Human Resource Analytics (HRM30011)

Digital Management and the Future of Work (HRM30012)

Law of Employment (LAW30005)

Recommended electives

Managing Workplace Relations (HRM20017)

Integrated Marketing Communication (MKT20021)

Big Data Management (INF20016)

Law of Commerce (LAW20019)

Planning for Career Success (CAR10001)

Events Management (PUB30001)

Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM20003)

Management Accounting for Planning and Control (ACC20007)

Business for Sustainability, Social Change and Impact (BUS10014

Award requirements

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Business with a Major in Human Resource Management, students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:

• Five [5] business fundamentals units (62.5 credit points)
• Three [3] business practice core unit (37.5 credit points)
• Eight [8] units of study from the Human Resource Management discipline (100 credit points)
• Eight [8] units of other studies (100 credit points) from the two available advanced minors and/or from electives of your choice.

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Indicative total fee $52,197

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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Applicants are required to meet one of the following minimum entry requirements:

• A completed or partially completed tertiary qualification (e.g. relevant Certificate IVs, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree, incomplete or complete Bachelor’s degree); or
• 4+ years of relevant work experience; or
• Recent Year 12 Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent completion, with the required English study score

Credit for Prior Learning

If you have completed recent prior studies, you may be eligible to request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your prior studies related to your chosen subjects.

This is assessed on a case-by-case basis, where every applicant is assessed individually.