Human Resource Management Major
Code MAAAAO
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About this Major
People are an organisation’s most valuable resource, and HR professionals are responsible for many challenges – like recruiting, retention and even retirement of staff.
If you have an interest in human behaviour, especially in a corporate workplace, this major will teach you how to recruit, manage, train and develop a successful team. And you’ll benefit from ECU being a leading university in organisational work and wellbeing.
Code MAAAAO
Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Professional Recognition
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This Major has been Accredited by: Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).
This professional recognition only applies when you study this Major in the following course:
Details
Structure
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Engage in ethical and socially responsible behaviour.
- Apply broad knowledge and diverse perspectives in human resource management contexts.
- Solve complex human resource management problems with critical thinking.
- Generate innovative and creative ideas in human resource management contexts.
- Communicate effectively in human resource management contexts.
- Collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
- Reflect on experiences for personal and professional development.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
With your HR skills you’ll find career opportunities in industrial relations, training, recruitment and change management, safety and risk management, and performance management in all industries and sectors. Human resource/personnel specialists are highly sought after, as organisations always need the best possible recruits and well-trained and motivated staff.
Possible future job titles
Human Resource Manager, Human Resource Consultant, Personnel Officer, Training and Development Officer, Employment Relations Officer, Organisational Development Consultant, Management Consultant, Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Manager
This Major can be studied in the following courses
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Psychology
- Bachelor of Engineering Honours/Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Global Sport Business Management
- Bachelor of Global Sport Business Management (International)
- Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce
Experiences
Student stories
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My work placement will count as credit towards my degree
I graduated from high school as one of the top ten achievers in my year. ECU's School of Business and Law has an outstanding reputation so I applied for direct entry using my high school results. The facilities at ECU are exceptional and I feel so lucky to have access to them. All students have access to unlimited Wi-Fi, library resources and computer facilities as well as private study rooms and areas. The lecturers are qualified, helpful and friendly, making me comfortable in my studies. These facilities give me the ability to complete every assignment to a desired standard. I also have the opportunity to complete a work placement for a company provided by ECU that will count as credit towards my degree.
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The atmosphere at ECU was friendly and welcoming. Over the course of my degree, I have made some lifelong friends through volunteer groups, social events and classes.
Whilst studying at ECU, I was an ambassador for the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI). This helped me to successfully apply for the AHRI internship program, which secured me an internship in the HR department at CGG.
After my three weeks interning at CGG, I was offered a contract with the company, where I worked whilst I completed my studies. This has provided a great opportunity to apply the theory I learnt throughout my degree.
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My 4 years at ECU were without a doubt some of the best of my life!
Being a mature age student, I assumed I wouldn't make many friends as that was just for the school leavers, but I have made friends for life with people of all ages and nationalities. My lecturers and tutors were consistently supportive and it was clear they really wanted their students to succeed.
I loved how ECU offered practical, work-ready learning methods, combined with the latest theory. I didn't realise how interactive the course would be, there were so many real life scenarios which made me feel much more comfortable about going out into the workforce.
The Important Things
Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.
Course Entry
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Fees & Scholarships
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Applying
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ECU Experience
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