Bachelor of Human Resource Management

If you consider yourself a people person, then a Bachelor of Human Resource Management could be the perfect degree for you. Based in The University of Notre Dame Australia’s School of Business, this three-year program will qualify you to manage organisations and their employees effectively. The program combines practical skills and theoretical knowledge, enabling you to thrive in business. Get your career started today!

Why study this degree?

• If you enjoy working with people to help them achieve their best, the Bachelor of Human Resource Management degree at The University of Notre Dame Australia will give you the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in the business world.
• Our 3-year degree is designed to be taken full-time or the equivalent part-time and will give you a thorough grounding in business skills alongside more specific topics dealing with human resource management. As a student at our School of Business, you will also benefit from our job-focussed approach, which includes regular guest speakers, field trips and internships at leading companies.
• You will study subjects such as Human Resource Development, Change Management, Mediation and Dispute Resolution and develop the skills necessary to work in the field of human resources. As part of your degree, you will be required to undertake 150 hours of practical experience in the workplace – these placements are a significant preparation for your life after university.
• Human Resource Management can be studied as a stand-alone degree or as part of a Bachelor of Commerce. Graduates are accredited with the Australian Human Resources Institution and often gain employment in private enterprises, government agencies and the not-for-profit sector.

Learning outcomes

• Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Human Resource Management graduates will be able to:
• Apply the technical knowledge and skills prescribed by the Australian Human Resources Institute;
• Employ effective practices for the development and deployment of human resources skills in the areas of planning, training, development and organisational culture;
• Create and execute human resource policies and programs that are designed to benefit the organisation, its staff members and its clients/customers;
• Effectively analyse and manage ethical matters in a professional manner;
• Employ critical reflection to encourage on-going learning to maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills;
• Think critically, reason and use judgment in preparation for their professional practice;
• Use evidence-based research in the preparation of professional analysis and advice.

Career opportunities

• Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors. A range of career options is available: internal employee relations, personnel management, and recruitment.

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.