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Human Resources.

Make people your purpose.

As an HR professional, you'll know how to build sustainable workplace cultures to attract, hire, train, and retain talent. You'll skilfully negotiate and mediate conflict, while balancing employee and employer interests. Your workforce planning skills will help you optimise staff performance and meet strategic business goals. 

Want to climb to the top? As Director of People and Culture, you'll manage employee relations, creating a culture of productivity, creativity, and innovation. You could arrive at your destination sooner by studying a combined degree—a Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Business (HR Management) will take your HR management career to even greater heights. 
 

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Professional Accreditation

Our Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) is accredited with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). This accreditation means you'll graduate with in-demand skills and knowledge that employers are looking for. 

What does an HR management career look like?

As a culture-shaper, your innovative approach will take your organisation above the competition - and your social awareness, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and self-management style will set you apart. An understanding of cross-cultural issues in human resources will prepare you for a global career in either the public or private sector.

Fancy yourself a Learning & Development Manager? You'll design and implement learning programs, and identify opportunities for employee growth and workforce skills development. Maybe you're a Recruitment Specialist? If so, you'll headhunt potential candidates to build your talent pool, managing the entire process from acquisition to retention. See yourself as an HR Advisor? You'll manage company policies and procedures, and take the lead on staff performance and workforce issues. social awareness, verbal and non-verbal communication, self-management
 
Have you considered an analytics role? As an HR Business Analyst, your finely-honed critical thinking will come in handy, as you collect and analyse data to improve workforce performance.  Or is a global career for you? As an International HR Manager, you'll recruit candidates from around the globe to fill vacancies for large corporate organisations. You'll likely speak multiple languages, with a passion for travel and diverse cultures.
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Enjoy job growth

Take advantage of 19,300 new jobs (or 16.3% job growth) for Human Resource Managers until 2026.**

 

**Source: Labour Market Insights

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Earn good money

Enjoy excellent wages—one in four Human Resource Managers earn more than $2,684 per week.*

 

*Source: Labour Market Insights

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Work across industries

With specialist HR skills, you can choose from an almost limitless range of industries in the private and public sectors.***

 

***Source: Labour Market Insights

Study options

Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

Bachelor of Business (Management)

Bachelor of Business (Management) (Online)

Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)

Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics)

Master of Business Administration (International Business)

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No.1 in Australia
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(The Good Universities Guide 2021 (postgraduate) 

Potential occupations

Thrive in a flourishing industry ripe with opportunity and exciting career pathways. Deepen your career options with an MBA in Human Resource Management—you'll study future-forward topics like unconscious bias, and emotional intelligence, and learn how to apply artificial intelligence to understand its impact on the future of job design. 

Top ten human resource manager jobs

  • director of people and culture
  • human resources advisor
  • recruitment specialist
  • chief human resources officer
  • recruitment manager
  • hr analytics specialist/workforce planning
  • human resources consultant
  • professional development manager
  • HR business analyst
  • workplace safety & wellness manager

Potential employers

Take your highly-transferable people and project management skills into virtually any industry. Build a local or international career in government, retail, private consultancies, recruitment agencies, not-for-profits, advertising, education, manufacturing, legal, healthcare, and more. 

Why study Human Resource Management at Flinders?

Discover future-forward topics

Study core topics like unconscious bias and emotional intelligence designed to equip you with the skills to thrive in HR jobs of the future.

Enjoy flexible study options

Expect a world-class learning experience at Flinders University or study online. Choose from full-time or part-time options to suit your lifestyle.

Study abroad

Study part of your degree overseas with student exchange opportunities at 80 international partner universities. 

Future-proof your career

Graduate ahead of the game with future-forward skills taught by Australia’s leading academics.

 

 

Connect with industry leaders

Get real-world experience and develop networks through Work Integrated Learning and industry placement programs. 

 

Hear from our students

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There were multiple occasions where I felt I was supported and being taken care of from different departments at Flinders. 

 Charlotte Liu, Bachelor of Business (Management) 

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How your future job is integrated into your studies

Ever wondered if you’re going to be ready for your dream job when your studies are over? At Flinders, we’ve got you covered, with a step-by-step plan to get you job-ready by graduation.

 

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Three ways to get ahead in your career

Want to stand out from the crowd? Flinders graduate turned HR Advisor, Emily Dally, is here to share some valuable career advice.


 

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Seven ways to customise your MBA

With a choice of 7 specialisations, you can choose between an MBA in Business Analytics, Marketing, Healthcare Management, Human Resource Management, Finance, International Business, or Social Impact.
 

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I can genuinely say that I went to a university that teaches students well, and interested in developing relationships with them outside of the university grounds. 

 William Platten, Bachelor of Business (Management)

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Teaching & professional staff

Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to industry.

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Senior Lecturer, College of Business, Government and Law: Dr Rajesh Johnsam

Rajesh has a Doctor of Philosophy (Leadership/Organisational Behaviour), a Master of Business Administration (HRM) and a Master of Science (Psychology). He has 10 years experience teaching at universities in India and Australia, and working as a Training and Development consultant.

He has published in top peer-reviewed journals including Personnel Review, Management in Education (UK SAGE) and international conference proceedings. His research interests are leadership, organisational behaviour, hospitality, disaster tourism and HRM. 

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Lecturer, College of Business, Government and Law: Dr Mahmoud Moussa

Mahmoud has a PhD in Management, a Master’s degree in Human Resources Development (HRD), and a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy. Driven by a desire for student success, Mahmoud takes pride in delivering high level student engagement outcomes.

A member of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI), and the editorial board at Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies (EEMCS) Journal (UK), Mahmoud has published two books, over 40 papers, and has received numerous academic grants and industry awards. 

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Work Integrated Learning Coordinator: Ms Kahlene Michalenny 

Kahlene Michalanney has a Bachelor of Business (Management) from Flinders University where she learned first-hand the value of undertaking a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement. Kahlene's WIL experience saw her transition from student to working professional with her WIL employer in her final study year.

Kahlene is passionate about supporting current students to have valuable WIL experiences within the College of Business, Government & Law.     

Frequently asked questions

What are the entry requirements for a Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)?

Check out the Flinders University Handbook and search for the human resources course you’re interested in.

What is the top human resources job?

Two of the top HR jobs are Human Resources Director which according to payscale.com.au earns around $146,784 per year* and 2) HR Business Analyst, which is likely to earn more than $110,745 per annum**.

*Source: payscale  **Source: talent

What's the difference between HR Director and HR Manager?

Human Resource Directors lead the HR department, and Human Resource Managers answer to them. An HR Director will plan, lead, and manage all HR functions, while an HR Manager implements the every day tasks of recruitment, screening, and interviews.

What is a Director of People and Culture?

A Director of People and Culture builds employee relations, cultivating a culture that encourages productivity, creativity, and innovation. They focus on improving the workplace environment with their people-first approach.

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