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This major equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate the human resource management function in organisations, or be in a position to recruit, manage, train and develop human resources. Human Resource Management has become an integral part of organisational strategy. This major addresses the complexity of this function in the context of legal, social and economic developments, as well as providing the practical experience and transferable employability skills of critical thinking, teamwork, communication and problem-solving, sought by graduate employers.
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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 one of the following courses:
This Major has been Accredited by: Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
This major is currently only accredited with AHRI when taken in the Bachelor of Business. ECU are in the process of applying for accreditation of the major when taken in new Bachelor of Commerce.
Human Resource Manager, Human Resource Consultant, Personnel Officer, Training & Development Officer, Employment Relations Officer, Organisational Development Consultant, Management Consultant, Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Manager.
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.
| 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 the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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