Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Melbourne

Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) at the University of Wollongong is designed to give you a strong foundation in business while letting you specialise in managing people, culture, and organisational change. If you enjoy working with others, solving people-centred challenges, and supporting business success through talent, this program is a perfect fit. You’ll explore all aspects of business before diving into human resource management topics like recruitment, performance, employee relations, and change management — equipping you for dynamic roles in HR and beyond.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
Your first year lays the groundwork with core business subjects, helping you understand how organisations operate. You might study topics such as Organisational Behaviour, Introduction to Law, and Economic Essentials for Business. These units will give you insights into business environments, legal and ethical considerations, and how people, organisations, and society interact.

Year 2
In your second year, you start specialising in human resource management. Units like Recruitment & Selection, Managing Human Resources, and Employee Relations Management will introduce you to the core of HR practice. You’ll learn how to attract, retain, and develop talent, manage workplace relations, and design effective HR systems.

Year 3
Your final year is where you bring it all together. Through a capstone project and advanced HR subjects — such as Workplace Health and Safety Management, Learning and Development in Organisations, and Strategic Management — you’ll apply your knowledge in practical, real-world scenarios. This year focuses on collaboration, synthesising your learning, and preparing you for leadership roles in HR.

Focus Areas

Talent acquisition & retention
Performance management
Employee relations
Change leadership
Workplace health & safety
Strategic HR alignment

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the degree, you will be able to:

Analyse and design HR systems
Manage workforce performance and relations
Implement change initiatives
Apply strategic thinking to people management
Work effectively across different business disciplines

Professional Alignment

This degree is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI), ensuring your studies are recognised and valued by the HR profession.

Reputation & Employability

The program emphasises practical, real-world experience and professional connections. The University of Wollongong is highly regarded for its global rankings and strong industry engagement, helping you build networks and skills that employers value.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Here’s how students gain real-world, hands-on experience in the Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) at the University of Wollongong (UOW):

You won’t just be sitting in lectures—the program is built so you’re actively applying business and HR concepts throughout your degree. In your first year, you’ll cover all the core business disciplines, giving you a strong foundation before moving into HR-specific work. In your final year, you’ll take a capstone subject, working alongside students from other business streams and putting everything you’ve learned into practice. On top of that, you can choose to complete an internship for credit, giving you the chance to engage with a real organisation and start building your professional network.

Some of the key experiential-learning features of the program include:

Final-year capstone subject: Apply your full suite of skills in collaboration with peers from different business streams.
Internship option (for credit): Gain hands-on professional HR or business experience within a real organisation.
Strong first year covering all business disciplines: Build broad business knowledge before specialising in HR, so you develop the business acumen to complement your HR focus.
HR major within the Bachelor of Business: Engage with HR-specific topics such as recruitment, selection, performance management, learning & development, change management, and workplace health & safety.
Flexible delivery options: Some classes are offered online or virtually, especially for students at regional campuses, helping you develop digital learning and collaboration skills.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduate Outcomes Summary
Choosing the Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) at the University of Wollongong sets you up to step confidently into roles where you can make a real impact on people and organisations. Graduates often take on positions such as Business Analyst, Project Coordinator, Sales Manager, and Operations Manager.

Progression & Future Opportunities

University Career & Employability Services:
UOW provides a dedicated Careers & Employability team (formerly Careers Central) to help you craft your CV, sharpen your job search strategies, and connect with the right opportunities.

High employment rate + competitive salary:
UOW graduates enjoy strong employment outcomes. According to recent surveys, the full‑time employment rate for domestic graduates increased from 65.5% in 2021 to 80.2% in 2022. At the same time, the median full‑time salary rose from AUD 63,400 to AUD 67,800.

Strong industry partnerships & internships:
Through the Faculty of Business & Law’s Business Internship Program, you can gain practical experience with major companies such as KPMG, Mercer, NAB, and Accor. You’ll also have opportunities to engage with local and regional partners like Liverpool City Council and Business Western Sydney.

Globally recognised accreditation:
The Faculty of Business & Law is accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), ensuring that your degree meets international standards of excellence.

Versatile career outcomes:
Graduates can pursue a wide variety of roles, including HR Manager, Business Development Consultant, Project Coordinator, and Sales Manager, among others.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this bachelor degree, you have excellent pathways to further study. You could pursue a Master of Human Resource Management, a Master of Business, or other specialist postgraduate programs at UOW such as Business Analytics or Project Management. The program also allows you to enter an integrated master’s pathway, completing both a bachelor’s and master’s in a reduced timeframe.