Bachelor of Human Resource Management (185JA)
[Information for students seeking to commence study at the University of Canberra from Semester 1, 2012]
ABOUT THE COURSE
The Bachelor of Human Resource Management provides a strong core of professional skills for students seeking a career in Human Resource Management in a diverse range of environments.
Students may complete an optional internship unit in the final year of study and most students also have the option to complete a semester of study at an international partner institution through the study abroad program. This program provides a strong degree of flexibility through the ability to choose an optional open major from more than 50 fields across all 7 faculties of the university.
LENGTH OF STUDY
The Bachelor of Human Resource Management is typically studied over 3 years full time (or an equivalent period part time). Students commencing in Semester 1 have the option of completing a 2.5 year accelerated program through study in the optional winter term.
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS
The Bachelor of Human Resource Management can be combined with the Undergraduate Diploma in Languages (Chinese, Japanese or Spanish) in a 4 year program.
The university also offers a wide range of double degrees combining the similar Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Human Resource Management) with a number of other courses.
CAREER OPTIONS
- HR Manager
- Recruitment Consultant
- Training Manager
- HR Performance Analyst
- Remuneration Officer
- Industrial Relations Officer
- Small Business Owner
- Change Consultant
TYPICAL FULL TIME STUDY SEQUENCES
Bachelor of Human Resource Management - Standard (4+0+4) - Semester 1 Commencing
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Year 1 | |
| 6606 Government-Business Relations | 8732 Problem Analysis & Statistics |
| 5617 Accounting for Managers | 4207 Introduction to Management |
| 6355 Introduction to Economics | 6357 Introduction to Marketing |
| Open Major (1) or Open Elective | Open Major (2) or Open Elective |
| Year 2 | |
| 8730 Problem Evaluation & Resolution | 4977 Introduction to Business Law |
| 6384 Industrial Relations | 6370 Managing Pay and Performance |
| 6348 Information Systems in Organisations | 7878 Organisational Behaviour |
| Open Major (3) or Open Elective | Open Major (4) or Open Elective |
| Year 3 | |
| Major in Human Resource Management Restricted Choice |
Minor in Business & Government Foundation Restricted Choice |
| 6403 Developing Human Resources | 7998 Workforce Planning |
| 7906 Employment Law | 7371 Strategic Management |
| Open Major (5) or Open Elective | Open Major (6) or Open Elective |
Bachelor of Human Resource Management - Standard (4+0+4) - Semester 2 Commencing
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Year 1 | |
| 8732 Problem Analysis & Statistics | |
| 4207 Introduction to Management | |
| 6357 Introduction to Marketing | |
| Open Elective | |
| Year 2 | |
| 6606 Government-Business Relations | 4977 Introduction to Business Law |
| 5617 Accounting for Managers | 6370 Managing Pay and Performance |
| 6355 Introduction to Economics | 7878 Organisational Behaviour |
| Open Elective | Open Elective |
| Year 3 | |
| 8730 Problem Evaluation & Resolution | Open Elective |
| 6384 Industrial Relations | 7998 Workforce Planning |
| 7906 Employment Law | 7371 Strategic Management |
| 6348 Information Systems in Organisations | Open Elective |
| Year 4 | |
| Minor in Business & Government Foundation Restricted Choice |
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| 6403 Developing Human Resources | |
| Human Resource Management Major Restricted Choice |
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| Open Elective |
Bachelor of Human Resource Management - Winter Term Load Spread (3+2+3)
| Semester 1 | Winter Term | Semester 2 |
| Year 1 | ||
| 6606 Government-Business Relations | Open Elective | 8732 Problem Analysis & Statistics |
| 5617 Accounting for Managers | Open Elective | 4207 Introduction to Management |
| 6355 Introduction to Economics | 6357 Introduction to Marketing | |
| Year 2 | ||
| 8730 Problem Evaluation & Resolution | Open Elective | 4977 Introduction to Business Law |
| 6384 Industrial Relations | Open Elective | 6370 Managing Pay and Performance |
| 6348 Information Systems in Organisations | 7878 Organisational Behaviour | |
| Year 3 | ||
| 7906 Employment Law | Open Elective | Major in Business & Government Foundation Restricted Choice |
| 6403 Developing Human Resources | Open Elective | 7998 Workforce Planning |
| Major in Human Resource Management Restricted Choice |
7371 Strategic Planning |
Bachelor of Human Resource Management - Winter Term Accelerated (4+2+4)
| Semester 1 | Winter Term | Semester 2 |
| Year 1 | ||
| 6606 Government-Business Relations | Open Elective | 8730 Problem Evaluation & Resolution |
| 5617 Accounting for Managers | Open Elective | 4207 Introduction to Management |
| 6355 Introduction to Economics | 6357 Introduction to Marketing | |
| 8732 Problem Analysis & Statistics | 4977 Introduction to Business Law | |
| Year 2 | ||
| 6348 Information Systems in Organisations | Open Elective | 7998 Workforce Planning |
| 6384 Industrial Relations | Open Elective | 6370 Managing Pay and Performance |
| 7906 Employment Law | 7878 Organisational Behaviour | |
| Open Elective | 7371 Strategic Management | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Minor in Business & Government Foundation Restricted Choice |
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| 6403 Developing Human Resources | ||
| Major in Human Resource Management Restricted Choice |
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| Open Elective |
ABOUT OPEN MAJORS
Students studying the Bachelor of Human Resource Management have the option of studying a second 'open' major of 6 units (18 credit points) from more than 50 fields across all 7 faculties of the university. Some of the most popular options for this program include:
- Entrepreneurship
- International Management
- Management
- Public Sector Management
- Information Systems
- Indigenous Studies
- Languages (Chinese, Japanese or Spanish)
- Law & Society
- Psychology: An Introduction
- Sustainability
see the UC Courses & Units database for more information about these and other open major options.
ABOUT THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT
Business & Government are the primary institutions that shape our world. The interaction between these institutions form the intellectual focus of the Faculty.
Graduates from B&G courses gain a unique insight into the interrelationships and dependencies between these two areas in the context of their specific field of study.
All B&G programs feature a focus on student choice and flexibility and real world relevance.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INDIGENOUS AWARENESS
Given the importance of Indigenous issues to all Australians the Faculty of Business & Government strongly recommends all students consider including 6878 Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues (as either a stand alone unit or as part of an open major in Indigenous Studies) as an elective part of their program of study.
Note: Information provided as a guide only. Consult the UC Handbook for the year of commencement for official course rules. Units are not offered in all semesters - in some cases certain majors may not be available for full time students.