Major overview
Human resource management (HRM) is about achieving the best for a business and for its employees’ wellbeing, performance and job satisfaction. It’s a role where you can not only help an organisation meet its business goals, but also help people thrive at work.
In this course, you will gain expertise in recruitment and selection, remuneration, performance, training and development, employment relations, conflict management and HR analytics. You’ll develop skills in emotional intelligence, critical thinking and adaptability.
As a graduate of this accredited course, you could find work at a local business or multinational enterprise, or for a government or non-government organisation. Wherever you choose to work, you’ll have the confidence and expertise for a successful career in this growing industry.
How to study this major
A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. To study this major, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Degrees
Career outcomes
In the current era of automation there is a rising demand for HRM generalists and specialists, with many businesses requiring their expertise in the workplace teaming of humans and machines. In fact, Job Skills Australia’s latest employment projections estimate there’ll be a 15% increase in jobs for HRM professionals over the next 10 years.
Careers
- Employee wellbeing and enablement consultant
- Employment relations practitioner
- HR manager/consultant
- Recruitment consultant
- Training and development consultant
What jobs can a HR Management double major lead to?
- Compensation specialist (with Law)
- Change management specialist (with Psychology)
- Employment lawyer (with Law)
- Human–machine team manager (with Psychology)
- HR manager/consultant (with Management)
- Industrial relations specialist (with Law)
- Organisational psychologist (with Psychology)
Professional accreditation and recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). You may be eligible for membership of AHRI once you graduate.
Why study at Curtin?
Real-world learning
Work with real clients to solve their business challenges, and enjoy the opportunity to engage in international experiences, internships and networking events.
Professionally accredited
This course is accredited by the Australian HR Institute, ensuring you’ll gain the skills required by industry and have access to exlcusive industry benefits and resources.
An elite business school
Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global business school through accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB International and an EFMD Accredited MBA.
Hear from our students
"I undertook an internship at AHG working within their HR team. It was a generalist HR role focusing on creating a functional exit survey process and presenting retention strategies from the survey data. A few months after completing my internship, I was invited back part time as a member of their HR team. It has been such a valuable experience enhancing my knowledge in the world of HR, allowing me to gain transferable skills not only to my degree but to my future career."
Josie Thomas
Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations)
Major structure
What you’ll learn
In this course, you’ll learn how to help develop the human resource strategies that enable organisations to succeed, and to help staff thrive at work.
Our practical learning approach means that you’ll work on projects and assessments that mimic real-life scenarios. You’ll also have opportunities to engage with industry through one or more immersive experiences, such as an internship or international study tour.
In the current era of automation there is a rising demand for HRM generalists and specialists, with many businesses requiring their expertise in the workplace teaming of humans and machines. In fact, Job Skills Australia’s latest employment projections estimate there’ll be a 15% increase in jobs for HRM professionals over the next 10 years.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Parent degrees
You can study this major under the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Commerce (as a single or double major)
- Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours) (as a single or double major)
- Bachelor of Innovation (as a single major)
- Bachelor of Arts (as a double major with an Arts major)
- Psychology and Human Resource Management.
Your choice of parent degree can influence the type of career you might have.
Our Commerce degree also offers additional opportunities to customise your course by offering specialisations as well as majors.
You can also study Human Resource Management as part of a Law and Commerce double degree.
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this double degree either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
To study this major, you'll need to apply one of the degrees listed below.Degrees
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