Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) course allows students to develop a broad understanding and appreciation of the human resource function and the skills and knowledge required to manage an organisation's people to deliver on strategic goals.

The innovative structure and flexibility of the course offers an optimum blend of theory and practice, and effectively prepares students for careers in both the private and public sectors.

The structure of the course is designed to be flexible and yet incorporates a holistic approach that integrates and aligns various specialisations. It features a broad range of subjects that will equip students with both soft skills for working with people and the ability to design and implement strategies and policies that contribute towards organisational performance.

Beginning with subjects that provide the groundwork for an appreciation of all managerial functions within an organisation, the human resource function will be examined in detail before studying advanced subjects that offer a more strategic perspective to help shape an organisation or business through staff planning, job analysis and design, appraisal of staff performance and assessment of training needs. These will be complemented by other subjects that relate to the human resource function such as industrial relations, and legal and ethical issues in employment.

Why study this degree?

The flexibility of the course offers the opportunity for students to select additional subjects that would help realise their career aspirations or meet specific industry needs. Three workplace learning subjects designed to facilitate integration between university learning and practice in a real work context further ensure graduates are highly sought after by employers.

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Course structure

The course comprises 24 subjects - three core, 12 specialisation, one restricted elective and eight elective subjects.

If you select a prescribed set of subjects within your electives, you can complete a Joint Study in another discipline area (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing) which will be included on your testamur.

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Graduation requirements

To graduate with the Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management), students must complete 192 points at a pass level or better. These points can be accumulated from completing a combination of core subjects, specialisation subjects and electives.

Students in the Bachelor of Business programs may use the Diploma of Business Studies as an exit point should they decide to terminate their studies at an earlier stage. However, students must meet the Diploma of Business Studies criteria.

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.

Why study this degree?

Workplace learning

Industry requires graduates who are equipped for the workplace and students are looking for greater flexibility in subjects studied while retaining the ability to specialise in core discipline areas.

Three workplace learning subjects provide students with the opportunity to undertake a business placement in each of their three years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time).  The expectations and outcomes associated with these subjects increase each year (for example, the length of placement will increase from 35 hours in Year 1, to 70 hours in Year 2, and 120 hours in Year 3).  Placements may occur in practicum blocks or a dedicated regular time through the session. Students will be expected to make a meaningful contribution that will benefit the business and the student's key employability skills.  The focus of each of the workplace learning subjects will be the nexus between theory (what the student will be learning in their studies) and practice (what actually happens in the workplace).

Work placements are not available to international students due to current Australian Government visa regulations.

Flexible offering

This course is available by distance education.

International students can also study on campus at a CSU Study Centre in Sydney or Melbourne. It can be studied both full-time or part-time and has a minimum full-time duration of six sessions.

The degree is programmed over Sessions 1 and 2 with a number of subjects offered in Session 3 allowing students to fast-track their degree if desired.

International students may study the Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) through the CSU Study Centre Sydney or Melbourne. An intake in Session 3 is available for CSU Study Centres only.

Credit/pathways

The Faculty of Business has a large number of standard credit packages for TAFE and other institutions. Students who have studied and successfully completed relevant subjects at other universities or educational institutions may apply for credit for those subjects when applying to CSU courses. Credit will be granted for subjects, which are equivalent in content and standard, at the discretion of the Course Director.

More information about credit and pathways.

Admission requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:

1. previous studies, and
2. other attainments and experience.

Previous studies

Previous studies include:

• the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
• the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
• a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
• a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
• an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
• completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.

NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.

Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.

English language proficiency

The University has minimum requirements for English language proficiency prior to entry to our courses. Some courses also have a requirement for a higher entry or exit level of English proficiency. More information on English language requirements.

Attainment and experience

You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:

• voluntary or paid work experience;
• performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
• participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
• completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

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