About Human Resource Management (BCom)
Almost every company, business and Government department has a human resources department, those people that manage people. In the past this area was called Personnel Management and over the last decade Human Resource Management has increasingly become a strategic department of most modern companies and public organisations. There are many reasons for this, but the main one revolves around the need for the acquisition, development and retention of scarce talent – essentially, employing the best possible staff for every role in each business.
Human Resource Management explores the concepts, principles and systems associated with the management of employee performance in the workplace. It is now considered a key driver for modern organisations to achieve strategic competitive advantage making this course a strong complementary discipline to other Business studies.
Human Resource Management will provide you with a strong understanding of the areas of the professional human resource management including:
- The strategic role,
- employment policies,
- legal and environmental regulations,
- interviewing and hiring,
- rewards and recognition,
- pay and benefits,
- diversity,
- job assessment,
- health and safety,
- ethics,
- negotiating and bargaining,
- communications,
- motivation,
- organisational design,
- the future direction of human resources.
What can you do with a Human Resource Management degree?
As a Murdoch Human Resource graduate your employment outlook is bright, especially if you combine it with other disciplines. Depending on which skill combinations or specialisations you have, your Murdoch degree may lead you to work or study opportunities in a number of areas. The following are just some of the professions you could consider: General and Operations Manager; Employee Assistance Plan Manager/ Employer Welfare Manager; Industrial Relations Manager; Recruiter; Human Resource Generalist. You may, especially if you choose to take a double major, further streamline the areas you may choose to work in. For example, by combining your Human Resource Management study with a degree in Psychology you may choose to focus on a role as a Industrial- Organisational Psychologist.
How to apply
Our entry requirements tool will help you find the most appropriate and quickest pathways to admission. The tool will take you through a couple of steps to help identify the best pathways for you based on your situation. Once you have chosen the most suitable pathway you will also be provided you with information on how to apply based on the criteria you are using for admission.
Domestic student applications:
All undergrad applications for Semester 1 2009 need to be submitted through TISC. If you would like to apply for this course you can now:
- Get your TISC help kit containing your course info, handy hints and advice to help make the application process even easier.
- Get advice on how to structure your TISC preferences to give yourself the best chance of getting into the course of your dreams.
International student applications:
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Course Details
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| Length |
3 Years full time internal study or part time equivalent
Please note that international students can only study full time |
| International fee information |
$17,250 indicative annual fee |
| Location |
South Street Campus |
| Murdoch course code |
B1003 |
| TISC Code |
MUCCC |
| TER cut off for 2008 |
70.00 or country equivalent |
| STAT score required |
>145 |
| Information on course units |
Link to handbook entry |
Recommended TEE subjects
The following recommended subjects will provide you with a useful background if you are interested in studying Finance, Economics or Banking: Maths.
We don’t have prerequisite subjects for any of our courses as we are a strong promoter of a well rounded education. However, remember that you will also need to demonstrate competence in English, normally through passing either English or English Literature or by getting a sufficiently high score in ESL.
Course Structure
Year 1
Foundation Unit
All new first year students take a Foundation Unit. These are designed so you have some idea what’s going on, because, let’s face it, you’ve never been to uni before!
Core Units
You must take these units for a particular major to gain a specialisation in this area.
- Principles of Management
- Introduction to Accounting
- Principles of Commercial Law
- Introduction to Economics
General Electives
You must take these units to have enough units to graduate. General electives give you the flexibility to learn from a variety of different areas.
Select three units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites.
Recommended Double Majors
To take a double major, students simply take the core units from another major in place of their general elective units. Further details on double majors are available in the Prospectus.
Some recommended double majors are:
- Business Law;
- Management;
- Marketing Management;
- Business Information Systems;
- Economics;
- Accounting,
- Psychology.
What are my Career Options?
As a Murdoch Human Resource Management graduate, your employment outlook is bright, especially if you combine it with other disciplines. Depending on which skill combinations or specialisations you have, your Murdoch degree may lead you towards work and study opportunities in a number of areas. The following are some professions to consider, including extra majors and minors that will improve your prospects of achieving them.
| Profession |
What they do |
Suggested double majors |
| General and Operations Manager |
General and Operations Managers plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of companies or public and private sector organisations. Their duties include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. In some organisations, the duties of general and operations managers may overlap the duties of chief executive officers. |
Marketing Management
Management |
| Employee Assistance Plan Manager / Employee Welfare Manager |
Employee Assistance Plan Managers, also called employee welfare managers, are responsible for a wide array of programs covering occupational safety and health standards and practices; health promotion and physical fitness, medical examinations, first aid; publications; food service and recreation activities; employee suggestion systems; child care and elder care; and counselling services. |
Health and Environment
Gender and Cultural Studies |
| Recruiter |
Recruiters maintain contacts within the community and may travel considerably, often to college campuses, to search for promising job applicants. Recruiters screen, interview, and occasionally test applicants. They also may check references and extend job offers. These workers must be thoroughly familiar with the organisation and its human resources policies in order to discuss wages, working conditions, and promotional opportunities with prospective employees. |
Business Law |
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