Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

If you’re keen to specialise in human resource management, and want to learn the business skills and knowledge to enhance your professional practice, then the Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) is a great option.

The course offers five specialist human resource management practice-focused units, two breadth subjects (workplace law and organisational behaviour) and an industry project.You’ll begin curating evidence in the form of an e-portfolio in the foundation unit, Managing Human Capital, and will continue this process throughout your degree.

Upon graduation, this body of work will form an impressive tool to help you launch the first stage of your career in HRM.The Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) is actively connected to the human resource management industry and you’ll engage in active and experiential learning using case studies, real-world projects, problem-solving exercises and interaction with guest speakers.The course includes both workshop-based and project-based units which simulate actual HRM industry experiences.

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake an internship or work closely with your own employer to explore a substantial industry-related project.

Previous Human Resource Management students have undertaken internships across a range of sectors, with organisations such as Adecco Australia, CSIRO, PriceWaterhouseCoopers Canberra, Soldier On, Cushman & Wakefield, UniLodge and the University of Canberra College.Accreditation for this course will be sought by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).High-achieving students can enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) program.

Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) (72 credit points) Required - 48 credit points as follows

• CM0014 Core Major in Business (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows 11009 - Business Decision Making - 3 cp, Level 1 11011 - Professional Orientation (Business) - 3 cp, Level 1 11172 - Business Research Methods - 3 cp, Level 1 11173 - Professional Evidence (Business) - 3 cp, Level 3 11174 - Introduction to Management - 3 cp, Level 1 11175 - Introduction to Economics - 3 cp, Level 1 Restricted Choice - Must pass 6 credit points from the following 9628 - International Business Study Tour - 3 cp, Level 2 10158 - Business, Government & Law Extended Internship - 6 cp, Level 3 10236 - Business, Government & Law Professional Internship - 12 cp, Level 3 11166 - BGL Internship (Commerce) - 3 cp, Level 3 11167 - BGL Internship (Business and Management) - 3 cp, Level 3 11168 - BGL Internship (Government and Policy) - 3 cp, Level 3 11169 - Organisational Communications, Culture and Change - 3 cp, Level 3 11170 - Business Communication - 3 cp, Level 2 11379 - Social Enterprise - 3 cp, Level 2 Note: Credit Points: Students who want to do more than 6 credit points from this list may count them towards Open Electives. International Exchange: Students may also choose to undertake units at an international institution, subject to approval by the Program Director.
• SM0022 Specialist Major in Human Resource Management (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 11189 - Organisational Behaviour - 3 cp, Level 2 11191 - Managing Human Capital - 3 cp, Level 1 11192 - Sustaining the Employment Relationship - 3 cp, Level 1 11193 - Sourcing and Building Capability - 3 cp, Level 2 11194 - Shaping Behaviour and Strengthening Performance - 3 cp, Level 3 11195 - Workplace Law in Context - 3 cp, Level 3 11196 - Integrating and Aligning Human Capital - 3 cp, Level 3 11197 - Industry Project - 3 cp, Level 3

Open Electives - 24 credit points from the following

• Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth major, a breadth minor and/or as individual units.

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:- Year 12 ATAR- other Australian Qualification- work experience- overseas qualificationWe also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

Credit Arrangements

Credit arrangements (if available) for this course can be found on the University's Credit Search website.