Outline
Outline
In this course, you’ll develop a broad understanding of human resource management (HRM) theories, functions and communications. You will explore the contribution of HRM towards organisation 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 industrial 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.
This course is nested within the Graduate Diploma in Human Resources.
Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
What jobs can the Human Resources course lead to?
Careers
- Human resource professional
- Management consultant
- Recruitment consultant
- Training and development professional
- Workplace relations advisor
Industries
- Banking and finance
- Education
- Health care
- Public relations
- Resources and renewables
- Retail
- Services
What you'll learn
- synthesise relevant theories, concepts and techniques and apply them to designing solutions to a range of workplace-based human resource and management issues
- critically evaluate advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills relating to human resource management functions; assess contextual variables in determining which models and theories best inform possible solutions to human resources problems
- gather and evaluate credible information from multiple sources to make supported judgments and decisions about human resources issues
- employ empathetic and effective communication practices relevant to diverse audiences and human resource management contexts
- use relevant technologies, recognising their benefits and limitations when applied to human resource management functions and activities
- build personal and professional knowledge that advances goals and professional outcomes
- describe how human resource and industrial relations practices in developing countries differ from those found in developed countries
- critically evaluate and model the contribution cultural diversity can make to improving business and professional practice
- demonstrate ethical practice, professional integrity and emerging leadership skills when working within a team and independently
