Bachelor of Business – Human Resource Management

Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.

Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience and appropriate English language skills, or a suitable Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) result, will be considered. All students need to demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

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The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification. Minimum ATAR requirements may apply.

VCE prerequisites: Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in English (or equivalent) or 30 in English (EAL).

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Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for credit.

Applicants who have completed a Diploma in a related discipline may be eligible for credit of up to 8 units; the equivalent of a third of the course. Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit of up to 16 units.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for RPL.

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and provides advanced standing to the second.

Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree but in most instances you may receive up to 8 unit credits.

Our Course Consultants will step you through the process of entry and credit using previous study.

As the first line of contact between staff and the HR Team, you will be the intermediary between HR and other departments. HR Advisors also handle recruitment activities and discuss staff issues with managers, as well as work or performance issues with employees. Duties include planning and organising training, writing and updating policies and escalating issues to senior managers.

HR Consultants are hired to assist existing HR teams with general duties and responsibilities by providing high-level support and advice to management. Duties may also include coordinating workplace health and safety initiatives, ensuring company compliance, leading well-being initiatives and organising counselling or support for staff members.

Human Resource Managers are responsible for managing the HR team that is responsible for recruitment, payroll, training and development. HR Managers also manage performance reviews of current staff, strive to create a safe and productive work environment. They also ensure the on-going development of employees within the organisation while concentrating on staff well-being.

Organisational Change Coordinators help organisations to understand their current and desired future goals. They also assist in training employees on HR issues and practices, and conduct assessments to determine and enhance employee performance as well as overall company performance.