Major overview
Build human services leadership and management skills for a career in social care
3 reasons to study business management at Murdoch University
- Develop practical leadership and management skills designed specifically for the evolving needs of the care and human services sectors.
- Study at the university ranked #1 in Western Australia for full-time employment, median salary and student support in Humanities and Social Sciences (Good Universities Guide 2026).
- Learn at a university rated five stars for student support at both undergraduate and postgraduate level (Good Universities Guide 2026).
What you’ll learn
- Understand key business management concepts including leadership, accounting, human resources and entrepreneurship.
- Apply evidence-based approaches to improve organisational performance and service delivery.
- Analyse organisational, financial and ethical challenges using professional judgement and critical thinking.
- Develop communication and teamwork skills for collaborative and multidisciplinary work environments.
- Design sustainable, people-centred initiatives that support organisational and community outcomes.
- Build reflective, adaptable and professional capabilities for contemporary management environments.
Having completed three semesters and my honours research in Indonesia, I was able to get a much better idea of development on the ground. I found that when I graduated, I had a more realistic idea of what to expect in the workplace.
Karis Erceg, Bachelor of Arts
Your future career in social care leadership
- Community services coordinator
- Program support officer
- Team leader
- Service delivery coordinator
- Human services administrator
- Project support officer
- Operations coordinator
- Community program officer
Professional accreditation
N/A
Professional recognition
N/A
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online | Mixed mode |
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| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
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Major Structure
Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.
To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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How to Apply
Majors are part of a degree and can't be applied on their own. Apply for a related degree first, then choose your major once enrolled.
Bachelor of Applied Social Care
Study a Bachelor of Applied Social Care at Murdoch University and build the skills to support individuals, families and communities. Apply today.