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Curtin University

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Human Resources

  • Non-Award

Design solutions for a range of workplace HR issues.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
6 months full-time
Course Code
018029F
Study Mode
In person
International Fees
$14,569 per year / $15,907 total

About this course

Outline Outline

Employment for skilled human resources professionals is set to soar. Projections by the Australian Government's Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business show jobs for human resource professionals are forecast to increase by 15.7 per cent by May 2024.

This course will set you on the path to a dynamic career in human resources. You will develop a broad understanding of human resource management and explore its contribution to organisational effectiveness and efficiency.

You'll study the fundamental principles underpinning management theory, explore the associated practices in contemporary organisations and consider the future of management in light of 21st century issues such as globalisation, corporate social responsibility and change management.

This course will also explore employment relations in Australia, particularly the roles of the tribunals, the state, unions and management. You'll study collective and enterprise bargaining, negotiation, industrial action and conflict.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

What jobs can the Human Resources lead to?

Careers

  • Human resource professional
  • Management consultant
  • Recruitment consultant
  • Training and development professional
  • Employment relations advisor

Industries

  • Banking and finance
  • Education
  • Health care
  • Public relations
  • Resources and renewables
  • Retail
  • Services
What you'll learn
  • synthesise and critically evaluate advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills relating to workplace-based human resource and management issues; assess contextual variables in determining which models and theories best inform possible solutions to workplace-based human resource and management issues
  • employ ethical, empathetic and effective communication practices relevant to diverse audiences and human resource management contexts and confidently access, use and adapt information and technology to make supported judgments and decisions
  • build professional knowledge of human resource management practices that incorporate cross-cultural and global perspectives
  • demonstrate ethical practice, professional integrity and emerging leadership skills when working within a team and independently in a manner that reflects high ethical and moral standards.

Study locations

Perth

What you will learn

  • synthesise and critically evaluate advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills relating to workplace-based human resource and management issues; assess contextual variables in determining which models and theories best inform possible solutions to workplace-based human resource and management issues
  • employ ethical, empathetic and effective communication practices relevant to diverse audiences and human resource management contexts and confidently access, use and adapt information and technology to make supported judgments and decisions
  • build professional knowledge of human resource management practices that incorporate cross-cultural and global perspectives
  • demonstrate ethical practice, professional integrity and emerging leadership skills when working within a team and independently in a manner that reflects high ethical and moral standards.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Curtin University.
82.6%
Overall satisfaction
81.9%
Skill scale
60.5%
Teaching scale
74.1%
Employed full-time
$58k
Average salary