University of Adelaide
3 years full-time
Prepare for a rewarding career in human resources with this 3-year undergraduate degree that combines core business knowledge with specialized HR expertise. Ideal for aspiring HR consultants, you'll develop essential skills in employee relations, change management, recruitment, and strategic HR practices through real-world projects and work-integrated learning.
To be eligible for admission, you must have achieved at least one of the following: completion of secondary education equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), a Certificate IV or higher from a registered training organisation, or successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study in a higher education program. International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency with an IELTS score of at least 6.5 overall (with minimum 6.0 in each component) or equivalent qualification. No specific prerequisites or assumed knowledge is required.
The program comprises 144 units across core business disciplines and specialized HR courses. Core courses include Accounting for Decision Makers, Management and Leadership, Emerging Technologies and Data Analytics, and Marketing Principles. Major courses focus on HR fundamentals: Foundations of Human Resource Management, Employment Law, Performance and Compensation Management, Training and Development, Managing the Employment Relationship, Recruitment and Selection, Strategic Human Resource Management, and HR Analytics. You'll also complete work-integrated learning courses providing real-world experience, and common core courses building key graduate capabilities such as ethical decision-making, data literacy, and cultural competence. Electives allow flexibility to explore professional pathways aligned with your interests.
University of Adelaide is a globally recognized institution delivering nation-leading curriculum and exceptional student experience. The program is industry-informed and contemporary, incorporating real-world projects and case studies into the curriculum. The university provides access to purpose-built learning spaces, work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, and networking events with guest speakers. With a strong focus on developing 'power skills' and fostering cross-cultural competence, Adelaide University prepares graduates to drive productive, respectful and empowering workplace cultures in the evolving world of work.
Graduates are well-positioned for diverse career paths in human resource management across all sectors. With demand for HR professionals expected to grow by around 16% over the coming decade, you can pursue roles as employment relations consultants, HR partners or managers, learning and development professionals, organizational change consultants, people and culture managers, or recruitment specialists. The specialized knowledge in talent acquisition, employee development, and workplace wellbeing, combined with core business acumen, prepares you to lead HR initiatives in organizations of all sizes, from startups to multinational corporations.
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