Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Human Resource Management)

Bachelor Of Applied Social Science (Human Resource Management)

Duration:

3 years full-time, 6 years part-time or 2 years full-time (accelerated), 4 years part-time (accelerated)

Intakes: February, June, September

Flexible and Online Learning (Distance Education) available

FEE-HELP available

The Human Resource Management specialisation enables students to attain an understanding of the theoretical foundations of human resources management and employer–employee relations. You will develop the knowledge and competencies associated with the practice of management. This specialisation explores several human resources management frameworks both in Australia and the Asia Pacific, as well as providing an understanding of the broader context in which organisations operate.

Graduates who have studied this specialisation will be able to:

• Use effective interpersonal communication skills
• Align the human resource function to the organisation’s overall strategy
• Guide the organisation in employee and workplace relations
• Apply relevant knowledge and skills to develop employees, and manage performance in organisations
• Facilitate constructive change processes in organisations and systems to meet the needs of a range of stakeholders
• Facilitate constructive change in individuals and teams.

Subjects

Level 100

• SOC101 Understanding societies: An introduction to social analysis
• SOC102 Introduction to social theories: sociological theory and practice
• SOC103 Introduction to social research methods
• SOC104 Developing social policy
• SOC105 Understanding human behaviour across the lifespan: an introduction to psychology
• COU101 Theories of counselling
• COU102 Interpersonal communication
• MGT101 Management principles and practices 1

Level 200

• COU201 Applied counselling practice 1
• SOC201 Mediation and conflict management
• SOC202 Advanced social research methods
• HRM201 Fundamentals of human resource management
• LDR201 Fundamentals of leadership
• HRM202 Theories of organisational behaviour
• LDR202 Theories of coaching in the workplace
• HRM203 Employee and workplace relations

Level 300

• SOC301 Ethics, professionalism, and reflective practice
• IND302 Action based research project
• MGT304 Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management
• HRM301 Human resource development and planning
• HRM302 Performance and compensation
• HRM303 Occupational health and safety
• 2 Electives – chosen from other 300 level units

Entry Requirements
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