Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of the Sunshine Coast

Program Overview

If you love working with people and want to shape thriving workplaces, this program is for you. The Bachelor of Business with a major in Human Resource Management equips you with practical skills in communication, team dynamics, and workplace strategy, preparing you to lead in people and culture roles across industries.

Curriculum Structure:

Year 1: You’ll start by building a solid business foundation, exploring courses like Accounting Principles, Economics for Business, and Marketing Essentials. This year is about understanding how organisations work, learning the basics of management, and discovering your place in the world of business.

Year 2: You’ll dive deeper into the law, governance, and professional pathways with units such as Business Law and World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment. You’ll also begin practical projects and internships, applying your learning in real-world workplace settings and building confidence as a future HR professional.

Year 3: Your focus shifts to mastering human resources, tackling major courses that cover team management, workplace culture, and organisational development. Alongside your HR studies, you’ll select electives that align with your career goals, finishing the year with a strong mix of practical experience and advanced HR knowledge.

Focus Areas: workplace relations, team management, cultural inclusion, talent development
Learning Outcomes: effective HR practice, strategic people management, applied business and leadership skills
Professional Alignment (Accreditation): UniSC Business degrees are AACSB-accredited, a mark of international recognition and excellence in business education.
Reputation (Employability Rankings): UniSC is consistently ranked among Australia’s top young universities, known for strong employability outcomes and quality teaching in business programs.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

If you’re someone who loves working with people and wants to make a real impact in the workplace, the Bachelor of Business with a Human Resource Management major at UniSC is designed to turn your passion into practical skills. This program doesn’t just teach theory — it immerses you in real-world HR challenges, giving you hands-on experience in managing workplace relations, fostering team collaboration, and creating inclusive workplace cultures. You’ll graduate not only with a strong understanding of business principles but also with tangible experience that employers value. The program makes career readiness a priority through authentic, applied learning experiences, such as internships and industry projects:

  • 96-hour internship or industry-facing project to apply HR knowledge in a real-world setting

  • Work Integrated Learning Project or Placement courses offering structured, hands-on HR experience

  • Courses focused on workplace culture, team management, and diversity inclusion to develop practical, people-management skills

  • Blended learning environment combining theoretical foundations with applied exercises and case studies

This approach ensures you’re equipped to step confidently into roles like HR manager, employee relations advisor, or talent acquisition specialist straight out of university.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating with a Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management opens the door to a career where you can truly make a difference in workplaces. You’ll be prepared for roles like Human Resources Manager, Employee Relations Advisor, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, or Talent Acquisition Specialist, shaping how people experience and thrive in their jobs.

Here’s what this means for you:

  • UniSC supports your employability through the World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment course and hands-on opportunities like a 96-hour internship or industry-facing project.

  • Graduates enter workplaces with internationally recognised skills thanks to UniSC’s AACSB accreditation.

  • Strong university–industry connections help you gain insights and networks with real HR professionals and organisations.

  • Your degree equips you for long-term career growth in people and culture roles across diverse sectors.

  • Completion of this program positions you as a qualified HR practitioner ready to contribute to modern, inclusive workplaces.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this degree, you can continue your studies with UniSC’s postgraduate business programs, such as the Master of Business or Master of Human Resource Management, to deepen your expertise, specialise in strategic HR areas, or broaden into leadership and organisational development pathways. These options give you flexibility to grow your career while building advanced skills recognised in both Australia and internationally.

Program Key Stats

$26,750
$14,834

Febr Intake : 30th NovJuly Intake : 30th Apr


No
No

Eligibility Criteria

DEE
3.0
24
60

N/A
N/A
6.0
76
50.00

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Human Resources Executive
  • HR Officer
  • HR Generalist
  • Human Resources Administrator
  • HR Analyst
  • People Operations Executive
  • People Operations Analyst
  • Talent Acquisition Executive
  • Recruiter
  • Staffing Coordinator
  • Campus Recruitment Executive
  • Employer Branding Executive
  • Learning and Development Executive
  • Training Coordinator
  • Organisational Development Analyst
  • Workforce Planning Analyst
  • People Analytics Analyst
  • Performance Management Executive
  • Compensation and Benefits Analyst
  • Payroll Executive
  • Employee Relations Executive
  • Industrial Relations Officer

Book Free Session with Our Admission Experts

Admission Experts