Major overview
Launch your HR career with an AHRI-accredited major in human resources management
You can broaden your expertise by combining this major with another Bachelor of Business discipline such as Accounting, Banking, Business Law, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism Management, International Business, Management or Marketing. This broad perspective will help you link people strategy to wider organisational priorities.
Whether your goal is to develop talent, support organisational culture or guide businesses through change, our accredited major prepares you for a rewarding career in human resources.
3 reasons to study human resources management at Murdoch University
- Graduate with an AHRI-accredited Human Resources Management major, ensuring your studies align with professional HR standards and recognised industry competencies.
- Practise real workplace scenarios using simulations and gamified learning activity, building confidence in interviews, negotiations and conflict resolution through immersive simulations.
- Gain practical industry experience and collaborate across disciplines, working on real projects and business challenges alongside students from other business majors.
What you’ll learn
- Understand how organisations attract, recruit and retain talented employees.
- Analyse workplace law, employment relations and organisational policies.
- Apply strategies for managing employee performance, development and workplace wellbeing.
- Develop leadership, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills for managing workplace challenges.
- Examine how HR strategy supports organisational culture, change and long-term business success.
Flexibility was key for me, and Murdoch University's diverse range of study options gave me the perfect fit. I love the blended learning format, and their small class sizes and supportive faculty mean I'm never lost in the crowd. I feel like I can really thrive here.
Jasmin, Business
Your future career in human resources
- Human resources officer
- Talent acquisition specialist
- Recruitment consultant
- Learning and development adviser
- Workforce planning analyst
- Human resources business partner
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online | Mixed mode |
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| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
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.
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