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Start studying in 2024
Applications for semester 1, 2024 are now open until Thursday 8 February, 2024.
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Why study human resources at Curtin?
Industry connections
Over the past year, our HR students have engaged with organisations such as Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Western Australia Police Force, SAP Australia and Politis Group.
Competitive salary
The employment outlook for Human Resource Managers is strong, with a projected increase of 16.3% by 2026 with an average weekly income of $2,445.
Flexible study options
You can choose to study full-time or part-time, with a mix of intensive, online and face-to-face classes available. Some units are even co-taught with our MBA at our Perth city campus, across trimesters.
Flexible course duration
With nested programs, you can start with a graduate certificate and graduate in as little as six months, ready to apply your learnings in the workplace immediately or progress your studies to a masters.
Industry snapshot
Employment Placement and Recruitment Services industry in Australia generate $17.7 billion revenue.
#1 graduates in Australia
Curtin Graduates have been rated the best in the country for employer satisfaction, showing they have the skills and qualifications employers value, want and need.
Get the Curtin edge
Move from competent thinker, to competent thought leader.
Use your career experience to fast-track your master degree
If you’re an HR professional with a relevant undergraduate degree (human resources, law, management or a related field) and have a minimum of three years’ HR work experience, you can apply for advanced standing, which enables course completion in only 12 months, full-time.
Industry connections
Maintaining strong links with industry is critical to serving the needs of our students and the workforce. Curtin Business School has established a network of advisory boards – groups of industry representatives who support the school by providing invaluable business knowledge and influencing our courses to make sure you are industry-ready on graduation.
Global accreditation
Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global business school through accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB International and an EFMD Accredited MBA.
Professional recognition
By studying at Curtin, you can graduate with the educational requirements needed to apply for membership to relevant professional associations.
Hear from one of our recent graduates
Find out how their Curtin degree has given them the skills they need when working in the field.
Curtin removes the barriers to postgrad study
Curtin Scholarships
Scholarships are part of Curtin’s commitment to rewarding academic excellence, supporting research and enabling students from all backgrounds to realise their potential.
What’s stopping you from studying postgrad?
Don’t have time? Can’t afford it? Explore the ways Curtin can help you on your postgraduate study journey.
Finish sooner with credit towards your degree
If you’ve undertaken study or work experience that matches part of your degree, you could reduce your course duration.
Explore our postgrad business courses
Curtin University offers a wide range of postgraduate business degrees which can give you the skills you need to move up the career ladder, specialise in a particular area, or take your career in an exciting new direction.