Bachelor of Human Resource Management / Bachelor of Behavioural Science

Bachelor

I f you love working with people and helping them achieve their best, then this double degree is ideal for you. This four-year program at The University of Notre Dame Australia will give you the skills to effectively manage organisations and their employees.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

4 years full-time

Course Code

3170, 040384C

Study Mode

In person

About this course

School of Law & Business

If you love working with people and helping them achieve their best, then this double degree is ideal for you. This four-year program at The University of Notre Dame Australia will give you the skills to effectively manage organisations and their employees. The combination of theoretical training and practical skills will allow you to thrive in various workplaces. Contact us today to find out more about this exciting double degree.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70

OR

International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*

OR

Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

* Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.

OR

Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section*.

OR

Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Study locations

Fremantle

What you will learn

This degree combines practical and theoretical components to gain a holistic appreciation and understanding of the business environment, along with insights into aspects of psychology, political science, cultural studies and sociology.

Effective human resource management assists businesses and organisations to adapt and thrive in environments of rapid economic, sociological and technological change. The main focus of this discipline is to balance organisational, and employee needs to meet every legal and social responsibility.

Our degree program covers all subjects about human resource management, including Employment Law, Change Management and Human Resource Development. In addition, you will study foundation business courses, including Economics, Finance, Business Information Technology and the Principles of Marketing, which will give you knowledge and understanding of how businesses function. You'll be an equal partner at the management table, ensuring the best outcomes for employers and employees.

The Bachelor of Behavioural Science is based on the premise of social justice and equity for all people. It concerns applying such principles to all aspects of human interaction. A Behavioural Scientist values human diversity and works collaboratively with communities to identify and advance the goals of the group and the individuals who comprise it. Behavioural Science promotes the concept of wellbeing and aims to facilitate this at the individual, relational and community levels. Your knowledge and skills in business and HRM will combine well with this people-centred focus.

Career pathways

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; many employers will welcome the transferable skills. The following careers are open to graduates of this program: internal employee relations, personnel management, recruitment, training and development manager, human resource manager/consultant/officer, change manager, people and culture coordinator, employee experience specialist.

Course structure

Courses Units of Credit Core Curriculum courses 50 Business Foundation courses 200 Human Resource Management courses 225 General elective course 25 Behavioural Science courses 275 Behavioural Science Internship course 25 Total units of credit in the double degree 800

Core Curriculum

CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
CORE II: Elective
- Electives in philosophy and\or theology
- Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and\or theology
- An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
- An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
- An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

See the Bachelor of Behavioural Science Program Requirements for details of Behavioural Science courses.

More information regarding courses can be found at the School of Business and School of Arts and Sciences course description pages.

Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.