An understanding of how to manage human resources is critical for all managers. Human resource management covers recruitment, selection, training and development, workplace diversity, employee relations, performance and change management and remuneration. Develop invaluable counselling, mediation and negotiation skills that will stand you in good stead in any field you enter in the future.
An undergraduate degree is generally completed between two to four years, depending on the pattern of study and any recognition of prior learning you may have. Associate degrees, bachelor and bachelor with honours are all undergraduate degrees.
A postgraduate qualification can be undertaken by students who have already completed an undergraduate degree or possess significant, demonstrable work experience. Postgraduate courses include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters and PhDs, as well as specialist programs for industry professionals.
There are vast opportunities for human resource management graduates at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You could gain employment in the following roles:
I learnt so much about the corporate world, and studying overseas was single handedly the most amazing, educating and broadening experience of my life.
Taylar Farquhar
Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in human resource management and marketing)
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is Deakin’s way of recognising the hard work you’ve already put into your studies or career. Through RPL you may be able to have your work and study experience recognised with course credit points, reducing your course duration and tuition costs. For instance, applicants who have completed the AHRI Practising Certification Program from 2016 onwards may be eligible for RPL for the Master of Human Resource Management.
Deakin has been awarded the following prestigious accreditations:
Combine your curiosity in human behaviour and psychology. Complete two specialisations in one degree via our Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology). As Australia's only joint accredited human resources and psychology 3-year degree, it'll open the door to a broad range of roles and give you a competitive edge.
If you can’t attend on-campus lectures due to geographical reasons or work commitments, our human resource management courses are offered online through our premium interactive platform.
If you’ve got a great insight that you've uncovered and are interested in honing it, take your study to the next level with a higher degree by research. Make a practical and invaluable contribution to your existing workplace or broaden your graduate career possibilities.
Deakin's human resource management courses are offered by specialist academic staff who engage with industry academics and professionals from a diverse range of organisations, including:
If you're dreaming of an exciting and rewarding career in human resources, we'll help get you there.
Like many industries, human resources management is riding a wave of change and now is your chance to take advantage of it. Find out why Deakin's Master in Human Resource Management could be for you.
Want to combine psychology with your human resources or marketing degree? Learn to use psychological expertise to help organisations or gain additional insight for your marketing career at Deakin.
Adding an understanding of psychology to the study of human resources management gives students a complementary set of skills and a professional advantage.
Choose an area that you're interested in and learn how Deakin's extensive range of study options and experiences can help turn your dreams into reality.
