Human Resources

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.

Why study

• Human resources management is an evolving and dynamic field. Curtin can help you acquire the specific skills and relevant industry knowledge to become an HR Generalist or HR Specialist.

Professional recognition

• This course is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).
• Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership of AHRI.

Career information

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.