Business (Human Resource Management)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
Length
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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
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
Application
Apply through VTAC for first-semester entry, or to the University for Mid-Year Entry (visit www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/midyear).
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
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-undergraduatesMiddle Band
Completion of Business Studies (any) facilitates 1 additional aggregate point per study, to a maximum of 2 points. Performance in prerequisite studies and Business Studies (any) is also considered.
Selection
ATAR 68.20 (2011)
Non-Year 12 selection may involve: ENTER/ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 in any other English.
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
Graduates are likely to find roles in various HR fields, including compensation and benefits, employee relations/industrial relations, generalist HR, HR payroll, HRIS, OHS, recruitment, and training. HR and HR-related jobs are currently in the top four starting salaries in Australia (Australian Association of Graduate Employers' Survey 2009).
Professional recognition
The course is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).