Program Overview

Human Resource Management Major

Overview

Human resource management (HRM) is about achieving the best for a business and for its employees' wellbeing, performance, and job satisfaction. It's a role where you can not only help an organisation meet its business goals but also help people thrive at work.

Course Essentials

• Qualification: Human Resource Management Major
• Credit: A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.

Course Outline

Select Your Preferred Degree

This course belongs to multiple degrees. Select the single degree or double degree below to see the application deadlines.

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Innovation
• Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Human Resource Management)
• Bachelor of Science (Psychological Science and Human Resource Management)
• Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours)

What You'll Learn

• Comprehend the key concepts, theories, and perspectives of human resources management (HRM) and its impact on the economic performance of organisations and societies globally.
• Apply and evaluate HRM tools and techniques to solve problems and assess outcomes in different contexts and scenarios.
• Analyse and critique the arguments and evidence relating to HRM theory and practice in organisations.
• Create and justify a HRM plan for a specific organisation or scenario, using appropriate methods, concepts, and frameworks.
• Demonstrate the core capabilities that set the standard for effective HR practice in order to address the current and future people management and leadership needs of contemporary organisations.

Professional Recognition and Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). You may be eligible for membership of AHRI once you graduate.

Fees and Scholarships

Please view the Bachelor of Commerce degree for indicative fees.

Why Study Human Resource Management at Curtin?

• Real-world learning: Work with real clients to solve their business challenges, and enjoy the opportunity to engage in international experiences, internships, and networking events.
• Professionally accredited: This course is accredited by the Australian HR Institute, ensuring you'll gain the skills required by industry and have access to exclusive industry benefits and resources.
• An elite business school: Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global business school through accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB International, and an EFMD Accredited MBA.

Parent Degrees

You can study this major under the following degrees:

• Bachelor of Commerce (as a single or double major)
• Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours) (as a single or double major)
• Bachelor of Innovation (as a single major)
• Bachelor of Arts (as a double major with an Arts major)
• Psychology and Human Resource Management

Double Degrees

You can study this major as part of the following double degree:

• Law and Commerce

What Jobs Can the Human Resource Management Course Lead to?

• Employee wellbeing and enablement consultant
• Employment relations practitioner
• HR manager/consultant
• Recruitment consultant
• Training and development consultant

What Jobs Can a HR Management Double Major Lead to?

• Compensation specialist (with Law)
• Change management specialist (with Psychology)
• Employment lawyer (with Law)
• Human–machine team manager (with Psychology)
• HR manager/consultant (with Management)
• Industrial relations specialist (with Law)
• Organisational psychologist (with Psychology)