BA of HR Management BA of Behavioral Science

If you love working with people and helping them achieve their best, then this double degree is ideal for you. This four-year program at The University of Notre Dame Australia will give you the skills to effectively manage organisations and their employees. The combination of theoretical training and practical skills will allow you to thrive in various workplaces.

Why study this degree?

• This degree combines practical and theoretical components to gain a holistic appreciation and understanding of the business environment, along with insights into aspects of psychology, political science, cultural studies and sociology.
• Effective human resource management assists businesses and organisations to adapt and thrive in environments of rapid economic, sociological and technological change. The main focus of this discipline is to balance organisational, and employee needs to meet every legal and social responsibility.
• Our degree program covers all subjects about human resource management, including Employment Law, Change Management and Human Resource Development. In addition, you will study foundation business courses, including Economics, Finance, Business Information Technology and the Principles of Marketing, which will give you knowledge and understanding of how businesses function. You’ll be an equal partner at the management table, ensuring the best outcomes for employers and employees.
• The Bachelor of Behavioural Science is based on the premise of social justice and equity for all people. It concerns applying such principles to all aspects of human interaction. A Behavioural Scientist values human diversity and works collaboratively with communities to identify and advance the goals of the group and the individuals who comprise it. Behavioural Science promotes the concept of wellbeing and aims to facilitate this at the individual, relational and community levels. Your knowledge and skills in business and HRM will combine well with this people-centred focus.

Career opportunities

• Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; many employers will welcome the transferable skills. The following careers are open to graduates of this program: internal employee relations, personnel management, recruitment, training and development manager, human resource manager/consultant/officer, change manager, people and culture coordinator, employee experience specialist.

Real-world experience

• You will learn from academics who are industry leaders and, through our practicum placements and internship programs, you will gain real professional experience and make valuable contacts with potential employers.

Professional accreditation

• The Bachelor of Human Resource Management / Bachelor of Behavioural Science is accredited with the Australian Human Resource Institute. Thus this Bachelor's program will give you the start you need, whether you choose to work in the public or private sector.