Major overview
Human resource management is about achieving the best for a business and for enabling the wellbeing, performance and job satisfaction of its employees. HR managers help an organisation to meet its business goals and help people to thrive at work.
In this course, you will learn about recruitment, remuneration, performance, training and development, employment relations, conflict management and HR analytics.
You’ll also develop skills in adaptability, emotional intelligence and critical thinking. You’ll complete projects and assessments that reflect real-life scenarios, and have opportunities for immersive industry experiences – such as an internship or international study tour.
As a graduate of this accredited course, you could find work at a local business or multinational enterprise, or for a government or non-government organisation. Wherever you choose to work, you’ll have the confidence and expertise for a successful career in this growing industry.
How to study this major
A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. To study this major, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Degrees
Career outcomes
The demand for HR professionals is increasing due to the rapid change in industry roles and the adoption of automation technologies. Reflecting this, roles for HR and training professionals are expected to grow by more than 14% by 2035.¹
What jobs can a HR Management major lead to?
- Employee wellbeing and enablement consultant
- Employment relations practitioner
- HR manager/consultant
- Recruitment consultant
- Training and development consultant
What jobs can a HR Management double major lead to?
- Compensation specialist (with Law)
- Change management specialist (with Psychology)
- Employment lawyer (with Law)
- Human–machine team manager (with Psychology)
- HR manager/consultant (with Management)
- Industrial relations specialist (with Law)
- Organisational psychologist (with Psychology)
¹ Source: Jobs and Skills Australia – Employment Projections.
Professional accreditation and recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). Graduates may be eligible for membership of AHRI.
Why study at Curtin?
Real-world learning
Work with real clients to solve their business challenges, and enjoy the opportunity to engage in international experiences, internships and networking events.
Professionally accredited
This course is accredited by the Australian HR Institute, ensuring you’ll gain the skills required by industry and have access to exlcusive industry benefits and resources.
An elite business school
Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global business school through accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB International and an EFMD Accredited MBA.
Hear from our students
"I undertook an internship at AHG working within their HR team. It was a generalist HR role focusing on creating a functional exit survey process and presenting retention strategies from the survey data. A few months after completing my internship, I was invited back part time as a member of their HR team. It has been such a valuable experience enhancing my knowledge in the world of HR, allowing me to gain transferable skills not only to my degree but to my future career."
Josie Thomas
Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations)
Major structure
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this degree either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
To study this major, you'll need to apply one of the degrees listed below.Degrees
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