Learn how to help develop the human resource strategies that enable organisations to succeed, and to help staff thrive at work.
Course essentialsThe Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is used to determine eligibility for places in university courses.
A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
This course belongs to multiple degrees. Select the single degree or double degree below to see the application deadlines.
Employment for HR Managers in Australia is expected to grow very strongly, with a projected increase of 16.3% by 2026.
Full-time HR Managers in Australia earn a median weekly pre-tax salary of $2,445, which is much higher than the national median of $1,593 for all workers.
Advocate for a more inclusive workplace, fostering equal opportunities for all and driving positive change not just within your organisation, but in society as a whole.
Human resource (HR) management about achieving the best for a business and for its employees’ wellbeing, performance and job satisfaction. It’s a role where you can not only help an organisation meet its business goals, but also help people derive meaning from their work.
In this course, you’ll gain expertise in recruitment and selection, remuneration, performance, training and development, conflict management and HR analytics. You’ll develop skills in emotional intelligence, critical thinking and adaptability.
Our practical learning approach means you’ll work on projects and assessments that mimic real-life scenarios. You’ll also have opportunities to engage with industry through one or more immersive experiences, such as an internship or international study tour.
In the current era of automation there is a rising demand for HR generalists and specialists, with many businesses requiring their expertise in the workplace teaming of humans and machines. In fact, Job Skills Australia’s latest employment projections estimate there’ll be an additional 19,300 jobs created for HR managers by 2026.
As a graduate of this accredited course, you could find work at a local business or multinational enterprise, or for a government or non-government organisation. Wherever you choose to work, you’ll have the confidence and expertise for a successful career in this growing industry.
You can study this major under the following degrees:
Your choice of parent degree can influence the type of career you might have.
Our Commerce degree also offers additional opportunities to customise your course by offering specialisations as well as majors.
You can study this major as part of the following double degrees:
Work with real clients to solve their business challenges, and enjoy the opportunity to engage in international experiences, internships and networking events.
This course is accredited by the Australian HR Institute, ensuring you’ll gain the skills required by industry and have access to exlcusive industry benefits and resources.
Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global business school through accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB International and an EFMD Accredited MBA.
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This course is accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). You may be eligible for membership of AHRI once you graduate.
I undertook an internship at AHG working within their HR team. It was a generalist HR role focusing on creating a functional exit survey process and presenting retention strategies from the survey data. A few months after completing my internship, I was invited back part time as a member of their HR team. It has been such a valuable experience enhancing my knowledge in the world of HR, allowing me to gain transferable skills not only to my degree but to my future career.
Josie ThomasWhat you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.
Recently left high school
Work and life experience
TAFE or apprenticeship
Current or previous University experience
I’m not sure
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
StepUp EntryStepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.
Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.
The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
