Human Resource Management Major

Code MAAAAO

Provides students with necessary skills to recruit, manage, train and develop a team. For students interested in human behaviour, human resource management gives them the opportunity to explore their interests and apply this in a corporate setting.

Employability skills have been built into this major, to ensure students graduate with critical thinking, teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills sought by graduate employers.

Code

MAAAAO

Availability & Campus

JO	ML	BU	OL

JO - Joondalup BU - South West ML - Mount Lawley OL - Online

Professional Recognition

This Major has been Accredited by: Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

This professional recognition only applies when you study this Major in one of the following courses:

Details

Structure

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
MAN1100	Management	15
MAN2120	Organisational Behaviour	15
MAN2145	Human Resource Management	15
MAN2601	Employment Relations	15
MAN3205	Strategic Human Resource Management	15
MAN3645	Recruitment & Retention	15
MAN3655	Workplace Learning	15
OHS3404	Managing Occupational Risk	15

Note: Students may enrol in MAN3246 International and Comparative Human Resource Management in place of MAN2601 Employment Relations, with approval of the Course Coordinator.

For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.

Student handbook

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

Career opportunities for graduates exist in industrial relations, training, recruitment and change management, safety and risk management, and performance management. Human resource management careers exist in all industries and sectors. With the recent steady growth in the economy, human resource/personnel specialists will be sought across most industries as it is increasingly important for organisations to develop well-trained and motivated staff to reach its desired business outcomes.

Possible future job titles

Human Resource Manager, Human Resource Consultant, Personnel Officer, Training & Development Officer, Employment Relations Officer, Organisational Development Consultant, Management Consultant, Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Manager.

This Major can be studied in the following courses

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