Business (Human Resource Management)

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Year

2012

Award

Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

Length

3 years

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This course aims to give students the skills and knowledge integral to careers in human resource management (HRM). It is designed to develop the capabilities specified by the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI) in the AHRI Model of Excellence, which governs the requirements for professional accreditation and provides internationally transferable competencies and skills.

The course is highly flexible, offering a wide range of business specialisations that allow students to develop in line with their individual interests and strengths.

Experiential content is a key feature; this includes a human resources practicum and an international study tour to France that exposes students to experiences of applied human resource management in an international context.

Course structure

Students complete eight core subjects in first year, six core subjects and two electives in second year, and five core subjects, two human resource management electives and two general electives in third year.

The curriculum includes innovative subjects such as Business Ethics, Employee Relations for Higher Performance, and Work Integrated Learning - which provides professional placement opportunities.

Subject details

Melbourne

Major areas of study

Business, Human Resource Management, Management,

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

19 950

Scholarships

Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduates

Selection

Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60 per cent) UG) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.

or IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0;

or TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English;

or TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing;

or TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20;

or Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University;

or approved international equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

LTM Foundation Studies - 65
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - 68.20
International Baccalaureate - 25
GCE A Levels - 8
Hong Kong A Levels - 6
HKDSE - 8,4
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 60
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3
GAOKAO - see: the website

If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)

Industry experience

The following types of industry experience are available in this course.

Workplace experience for academic credit

Career opportunities

Compensation and benefits, employee relations or industrial relations, generalist human resources, human resources payroll, HRIS, occupational health and safety (OHS), recruitment, training.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).