Human Resource Management

If you love working with people and believe that happy staff are the most important asset in any business, then a career in Human Resource Management could be a perfect fit for you. With a Bachelor of Commerce (Major: Human Resource Management), you can help organisations adapt and thrive in a world of rapid and pervasive economic, sociological, and technological change. At The University of Notre Dame Australia, our degree will teach you how to use human resources to maximise productivity and staff happiness at the same time. Get in touch today to find out more.

Why study this degree?

• The University of Notre Dame Australia will equip you with the practical and theoretical skills you will need to identify and solve workforce problems and issues to thrive in the ever-changing business environment. Small class sizes and dedicated lecturers and tutors mean you will receive a highly personalised education. All Commerce students complete 150 hours of hands-on experience in a workplace environment.
• Accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute, our Human Resource Management degree offers individually focused tuition and team-based learning. You will acquire vital knowledge of employment relations, employment law, human resource development, change management and other subjects.  Furthermore, experienced lecturers and regular industry guest speakers provide insight into the inner workings of corporations.
• The Undergraduate course can be taken full-time over three years or the part-time equivalent. You will begin the program by completing eight foundation Courses. These cover topics such as Accounting, Business Law, Marketing and Business Communication – the building blocks of all Bachelor of Commerce programs.
• You will then study more HR-focused courses like Change Management, Organisational Behaviour, Employment Law, and Strategic Workforce Issues. Depending on your choice of electives, you can complete a double Major within the School of Business or combine it with a program in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Law, or Education.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Commerce graduates will be able to:

• Apply the professional skills of their chosen business discipline through the ethical delivery of strategy, advice and services;
• Reflect on their performance and implement change as necessary;
• Think critically, reason and use judgment in preparation for their professional practice;
• Identify relevant evidence-based research for use in professional analysis and advice;
• Identify their own values and beliefs and be empowered to act on these values to advocate for people with whom they are engaged.

Career opportunities

• Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; the following careers are open to graduates: Human resources manager, recruiter, change management specialist, training and development manager.

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.