Human Resource Management with Arts The University of Notre Dame Australia

Overview

Balancing the aims of employers' and employees' needs can be tricky, but the Human Resource Management program at The University of Notre Dame Australia will teach you how to do just that. The graduates are trained to effectively manage people so your organisation’s targets can be met – whether you are working for a private company, government department or not-for-profit body.

This degree, which is usually taken as a Second Major as part of a Bachelor of Arts, covers the core principles of workplace management, employment relations and strategic planning – all vital for effective human resource management. Throughout your studies, you will also explore topics through courses such as Change Management, Employment Law, the Principles of Management and the Psychology of Work.

Human resource professionals are in high demand across many business sectors as companies and organisations grapple with rapid sociological, economic and technological change. Our graduates have gained employment in various roles, such as workplace management and recruitment.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts graduates will be able to;

• Demonstrate broad theoretical and practical knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts of one or more disciplines or practice areas
• Identify appropriate sources and evaluate information
• Demonstrate an awareness of different conceptual approaches and/or research methods
• Demonstrate the technical skills, professional skills and ethical practice required by one or more disciplines
• Synthesise knowledge and apply skills in order to solve complex problems
• Communicate arguments and/or ideas in a range of forms
• Work independently and, where appropriate, in collaboration with others; and

• Reflect upon personal knowledge, skills and experiences.