Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

Highlights

• Explore and critique real-world cases and projects.
• Internship.
• Prepares you for a career as a human resource partner, human resource manager, recruitment consultant,  administrator or manager.
• You can also study this major as part of QUT's new Bachelor of Business - International degree, which includes one year of compulsory overseas studies.

Why choose this course?

You will learn about and be prepared to perform the key functions of the human resource management (HRM) role, for example, recruitment, selection, training, and development, performance and compensation management, in a context of dynamic workplaces, evolving workforce expectations, and shifting national and international government priorities.

You will also be equipped with ways to understand the strategic contributions people and their effective management can make to organizational performance. You will explore and critique real-world cases and authentic projects; develop strategic policies for organizations; analyze, diagnose and provide recommendations for implementing organizational change that maximize the impact people make to organizations. During your studies, you will also have the opportunity to complete an internship.

If you’re interested in helping others reach their full potential and want to contribute to the development of work that is satisfying and fulfilling while maximizing organizational performance, then you’re on track for a career in human resource management.

Real-world learning

You will be guided by our real-world academic staff who undertake cutting edge research and work with industry. You will have opportunities to learn about contemporary human resource management issues and global and local challenges from industry personnel. You will develop an enlightened way of thinking about how all organizations engage individuals working within those organizations through the process of working with industry partners in an authentic way.

Throughout your study of human resource management, you will be equipped with technology augmented knowledge and learning. You will develop critical thinking skills and technical capabilities for delivering organizational performance through people in the real world.

You will integrate theoretical knowledge and industry practice to play an integral role in aligning human resource capabilities with organizational needs. You will experience an authentic approach to assessment, where you are provided with spaces and opportunities to integrate and apply the content knowledge of various human resource functions, and evidence-based practice, to a broad range of real-world issues and environments.

The program is built around the key functions of human resource management and the value effective and efficient management of human resources (people) brings to organizations. Incorporated into the study area are the strategy, human resource analytics, technology, change management, and work-integrated-learning units. You will also develop personal, interpersonal and group working skills as a way to apply the knowledge base you’ve gained throughout your studies in professional settings.