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Human Resource Management Major

Effective from 01-JUL-2024 : Code MAAAAO

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.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Hossein ALI ABADI

Learning Outcomes

  1. Engage in ethical and socially responsible behaviour.
  2. Apply broad knowledge and diverse perspectives in human resource management contexts.
  3. Solve complex human resource management problems with critical thinking.
  4. Generate innovative and creative ideas in human resource management contexts.
  5. Communicate effectively in human resource management contexts.
  6. Collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
  7. Reflect on experiences for personal and professional development.

Professional recognition

Related Careers

Human Resource Manager, Human Resource Consultant, Personnel Officer, Training and Development Officer, Employment Relations Officer, Organisational Development Consultant, Management Consultant, Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Manager

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.

Major Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAN1100Management 15
MAN2120Organisational Behaviour15
MAN2145Human Resource Management15
MAN2601Employment Relations15
MAN3246International Human Resource Management15
MAN3121Leadership15
MAN3023Respect at Work15
MAN3205Strategic Human Resource Management 15

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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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