Program Overview

In today’s fast-moving and complex business environment, those with advanced technical skills in accounting, analytics, economics, finance, information systems and marketing insights will find themselves in demand across a wide range of sectors. A knowledge of commerce is also increasingly valuable in careers such as health, law, psychology, science and technology.

In the Bachelor of Commerce, you’ll study a set of extensive and integrated foundation units that will orient you to commerce and business, followed by one or two majors to develop depth and specialisation in your chosen discipline. You’ll also acquire a set of sought-after employability skills – data literacy, business analysis, teamwork, communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, critical thinking and a global mindset, among others – all key competencies that today’s top employers regard extremely highly.

Major: Human Resource Management
Human resource management involves the management of human capital to create a competitive advantage. It’s a crucial function in medium and large organisations in domestic and international contexts.

The Human Resource Management major will prepare you to respond to new challenges and changes in the workplace. It focuses on the processes and techniques that create and maintain high-performing, efficient and ethical organisations. You’ll engage in aspects of day-to-day operations, strategic thinking and decision making. You’ll study change management and sustainability techniques, gain consulting skills, and learn how to formulate effective recruitment strategies. Areas that you’ll acquire expertise in include workforce and succession planning, equity and diversity, performance management and human resource development systems, and the creation of sustainable and ethical organisations.