Program Overview

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Undergraduate

Human Resource Management

A major in Human Resource Management provides you with thorough theoretical and practical grounding in the management of people and employment in Australia and overseas.

About the course

Managing people is a valuable skill required by all managers in all industries. By studying Human Resource Management, you’ll explore how the proper management of employees contributes to strategic staffing and organisational effectiveness.

You’ll study topics such as organisational behaviour, employment relations systems and processes, human resource planning, recruitment and selection, performance management, training and development, occupational health and safety, work organisation, negotiation and conflict resolution – all of which give you valuable skills as an employee in any industry.

By combining studies in management and psychology, you’ll learn to develop a strategic approach to recruiting, training and developing an organisation’s most important asset: its people.

Quick details

• Status: Available
• Locations: Perth (Crawley campus), Albany (Regional campus)
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: On-campus
• Starting dates: Semester 1, Semester 2
• Weekly contact time: 12-15 contact hours, plus at least twice as much of your own study time
• Level of study: Undergraduate
• Course Code: MJD-HRSMT
• CRICOS code: C, E, A
• Full time/part time duration: 3 years (BCom); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
• Degrees course is available in: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)

Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

The Human Resource Management major prepares you for a career in human resources in the public sector and private organisations. It also complements other studies and careers in management.

Further Study

Students can pursue further studies at honours level or undertake a specialist master’s degree such as the Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations. They can also choose to complete a generalist master’s degree such as the Master of Commerce or (after appropriate work experience) the Master of Business Administration.

Fees and scholarships

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Domestic Student Fees

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying one of these majors, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

• Indonesian Secondary School Leaving Certificate (STTB SMA): 8
• All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 12
• Canadian Matriculation (except Quebec): 70
• Chinese Gao Kao: 525
• Chinese Unified Examinations (UEC): 12
• French Baccalauréat: 12
• GCE or Cambridge Advanced-level Examinations: 8
• German Abitur: 3.3
• Indian School Certificate (CISCE): 60
• International Baccalaureate: 27
• Norwegian Vitnemål: 4
• Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels: 8
• South African National Senior Certificate: 4.6
• Swedish Slutbetyg: 15
• UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP): 66
• Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP): 60
• Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY): 270
• Trinity College Foundation Program: 75
• Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards: 80
• Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 320
• U.S. College Board Advanced Placement Examinations: 8
• Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 15

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

How to apply

The application process to this course is different for the assured and graduate entry pathways, and for international and domestic applicants.

Domestic Pathways

• Domestic Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via TISC. Refer to TISC Online for current course codes and application deadlines.
• Domestic Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via GEMSAS, which open and close in accordance with the GEMSAS timeline. All domestic applicants must submit a valid GAMSAT score by the application closing date.

International Pathways

• International Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.
• International Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.

Course structure

Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.

Level 1

• Core
  • MGMT1135 Organisational Behaviour (6)
  • MGMT1136 Management and Organisations (6)

Level 2

• Core
  • EMPL2202 Australian Employment Relations (6)
  • HRMT2237 Human Resource Management (6)

Level 3

• Core
  • EMPL3241 International Employment Relations (6)
  • EMPL3270 Negotiation: Theory and Practice (6)
  • HRMT3344 Staffing Organisations (6)
  • HRMT3345 Managing Jobs, Performance and Wellbeing (6)

Why study this course

• Engage with a wide range of experienced diverse lecturers who bring both practical and research experience to their teaching
• Interact with real-world problems through course content and regular contact with industry practitioners
• Participate in a work-based learning experience

Why take a second major

• Expand your skills – Taking a second major either in a complementary area or in something like music or languages will show you have developed skills such as, teamwork, creativity, critical thinking, digital literacy and presentation skills – which are highly sought after in the workforce.
• Add it to your resume – Employers are looking for graduates who have skills in a variety of areas. Two majors will expand your career prospects and help you stand out amongst the crowd.
• Study your passion alongside your interests – Do you love History? English? Archaeology? Pursue a career while studying something else you love! Your second major can be from any other School across the university.
• No additional time – Choosing two majors instead of one won’t add any additional time to your undergraduate degree. A standard bachelor degree consists of the same amount of units either way.
• Discover what you want to do while you’re doing it – Not sure what career you want when you graduate? It’s very common for undergraduate students to be unsure. Choosing two majors in different areas will give you the opportunity to explore multiple interests and see what fits best. Majors can be switched until the end of your first year without adding any time onto your degree.

Student Exchange & Study Abroad

• University of Leeds
• University of Vermont
• Uppsala University

Visit Global Studio for more details and to apply to study abroad.

Your degree options

This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Philosophy

Accreditation

The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and is a Communicating Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).

EQUIS and AACSB are the leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America respectively, meaning that your business degree will be recognised by employers around the world.