Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

Turn your people skills into a rewarding career with UC's Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management). Choose to study online for a self-paced learning experience, or study on campus for face-to-face study, with a mix of in-person and online classes and lectures.

Do you consider yourself a people person with great communication skills and a knack for problem-solving? UC’s Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) is perfect for you. Specialise in HRM while gaining comprehensive business knowledge. Immerse yourself in the pillars of people management with five specialist HRM practice-focused units, as well as units in workplace law, organisational behaviour, and an industry project.

From the start, you'll build an e-portfolio in the Managing Human Capital unit and keep adding to it throughout your degree. This portfolio will showcase your skills and knowledge, ready to impress future employers. By the time you graduate, you'll have a solid foundation in HR and business, setting you up for a successful career in Human Resources. At UC, you'll get hands-on experience and practical knowledge that will prepare you for the real world. If you're excited about HR and eager to make an impact, this degree is the ultimate launchpad.

The Canberra Business School is recognised as a national leader for career impact. University of Canberra Business graduates gain the confidence, specialist knowledge and practical experience to pursue a variety of careers. From leading an organisation, working with and for the government, planning a new start-up to driving positive change in the community, you’ll graduate ready for the present and future of Business.

Areas of study

Business, human resource management.

Career opportunities

Human resource officer or manager, recruitment officer or manager, workplace relations specialist, human resource adviser, contracts administrator, workplace culture officer.

Practical experience

On campus: The Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) integrates theory with real-world practice through UC's Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities to get you future-ready. UC provides diverse WIL options, including industry case studies, guest speakers, internships, work placements, industry projects, competitions, exhibitions, study tours, virtual experiences and more.

The course includes both workshop-based and project-based units that simulate actual HRM industry experiences. You’ll have the opportunity to undertake an internship or work closely with your own employer to explore a substantial industry-related project. Previous Human Resource Management students have undertaken internships across a range of sectors, with organisations such as Adecco Australia, CSIRO, PriceWaterhouseCoopers Canberra, Soldier On, and Cushman and Wakefield.

Online: Students can access virtual WIL opportunities. This content includes on-demand guest lectures, industry case studies and industry projects.

Students studying both face-to-face and online will have access to support services, including Careers UC, who are available to assist with employment pathways and personal development.

Please note that internships and the International Business Study Tour options require either in-person placement hours in a business or on an overseas study tour and are not offered wholly online.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.