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Learning Mode
Undergraduate
Qualification
3 years full-time
Duration
Mar, Jul, Sept, Nov
Start Dates
24
Total Units
$2,124*
Fee per unit
Great workplaces don’t happen by chance — they’re built by passionate leaders who put people first. With a major in Human Resource Management, you’ll gain the skills to create workplaces where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.
Learn how to foster a culture of inclusivity, navigate workplace dynamics, and drive positive change through ethical leadership. Develop expertise in organisational behaviour, industrial relations, and performance management while championing employee well-being and innovation. With a strong focus on data-driven decision-making, you’ll be equipped to implement policies that truly make an impact.
As an HR professional, you won’t just help organisations grow — you’ll help people thrive. Whether you’re shaping workplace culture, leading change, or advocating for diversity and inclusion, you’ll have the confidence and expertise to build a better future for businesses and their people.
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Be responsible for managing the HR team, and lead the recruitment, payroll, training and development processes.
Our Business courses have been ranked in the Top 200 by THE World Universities Rankings for 2025.
Our Business courses have been ranked in the Top 200 by THE World Universities Rankings for 2025.
To be awarded the Bachelor of Business – Human Resource Management you must complete 24 units in total made up of:
Each year is split into 3 Teaching Periods (14 weeks per Teaching Period). You can choose to study full-time or part-time depending on your preference.
These are foundational units in major business study areas:
Learning and Communicating for Innovative Business Practice
Financial Information for Decision-Making
Economics for Business Decision-Making
Contemporary Management Principles
HRM major units are designed to dive into practical, future-focused study:
Business for Sustainability, Social Change and Impact
Dynamics of Diversity in Organisations
Tailor your course to suit your strengths, interests, and career goals by choosing elective units — free-choice units that can be from any discipline. Here’s what our Swinburne Online academic staff recommend for this course:
If you’re applying to Swinburne but haven’t completed Year 12, don’t worry! You can still apply if you have:
If you have completed Year 12 (the Victorian Certificate of Education – VCE, or an equivalent qualification from interstate or internationally), you can apply based on that.
If you’ve already studied or gained experience in a related area, you may be able to get advanced standing (credit) for your previous work.
To learn more, reach out to a Course Consultant to discuss applying for credit.
Some students start their journey with a Diploma, which can help them progress to a degree.
We have plenty of resources to help you! Visit our Applying and Enrolling FAQs or chat with a Course Consultant for advice on your specific situation.
If you’re applying to Swinburne but haven’t completed Year 12, don’t worry! You can still apply if you have:
If you have completed Year 12 (the Victorian Certificate of Education – VCE, or an equivalent qualification from interstate or internationally), you can apply based on that.
If you’ve already studied or gained experience in a related area, you may be able to get advanced standing (credit) for your previous work.
To learn more, reach out to a Course Consultant to discuss applying for credit.
Some students start their journey with a Diploma, which can help them progress to a degree.
We have plenty of resources to help you! Visit our Applying and Enrolling FAQs or chat with a Course Consultant for advice on your specific situation.
*Note: Unit fees may change each year.
There are several ways to help manage your course fees:
Please contact our Course Consultant to find out if you’re eligible for financial support.
There are a variety of Swinburne Scholarships to help reduce your costs.
Scholarships are available for both new and current students.
Please contact our Course Consultant to find out if you’re eligible for Swinburne Scholarships.
For more details on scholarships and financial support, visit the Swinburne website or speak with a Course Consultant!
A Swinburne Online Bachelor of Business – Human Resource Management can help you pursue the following careers (average annual salaries via SEEK):
You’ll be the first line of contact between staff and the HR Team and act as the intermediary between HR and other departments. HR Advisors handle recruitment activities, discuss staff issues, work on employee performance, including planning and organising training, writing and updating policies and escalating issues to senior managers.
You’ll be the first line of contact between staff and the HR Team and act as the intermediary between HR and other departments. HR Advisors handle recruitment activities, discuss staff issues, work on employee performance, including planning and organising training, writing and updating policies and escalating issues to senior managers.
Assist HR teams by providing high-level support and advice to management. You’ll coordinate workplace health and safety initiatives, ensure company compliance, lead well-being initiatives, and organise counselling or support staff members.
Assist HR teams by providing high-level support and advice to management. You’ll coordinate workplace health and safety initiatives, ensure company compliance, lead well-being initiatives, and organise counselling or support staff members.
Be responsible for managing the HR team, and lead the recruitment, payroll, training and development processes. HR Managers also manage performance reviews and ensure on-going development of employees and well-being initiatives. Drive real change, and create safe, inclusive, and productive work environments.
Be responsible for managing the HR team, and lead the recruitment, payroll, training and development processes. HR Managers also manage performance reviews and ensure on-going development of employees and well-being initiatives. Drive real change, and create safe, inclusive, and productive work environments.
Use business knowledge to implement changes to processes, systems and technology within an organisation. Assist in employees on-going training in HR issues and practices and conduct assessments to determine and enhance employee and overall company performance.
Use business knowledge to implement changes to processes, systems and technology within an organisation. Assist in employees on-going training in HR issues and practices and conduct assessments to determine and enhance employee and overall company performance.
Swinburne Online’s Bachelor of Business – Human Resource Management prioritises the skills and knowledge you need to succeed come graduation.
Our degree is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, given to only 5% of business schools worldwide. Alumni are among the world’s most influential leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
Each degree is thoughtfully designed for online learning, ensuring your experience is fulfilling and supported. At Swinburne Online, we want to ensure that your journey with us is a success. Our team of academic and online experts have developed engaging, media-rich course materials using cutting-edge digital technology and advanced teaching resources.
Canvas is where all your classwork will take place. You’ll experience engaging lectures, tackle assignments, and connect with others on lively discussion boards. All within an easy-to-use platform. Stay on top of your progress, plan your studies with ease, and set your own pace — whether you want to fast-track your degree with up to 12 units a year or take it slow with part-time study. It’s all about balancing your studies with the rest of your life!
We’re there for you each step of the way. Our dedicated Student Advisors are your go-to guides. They’ll help you through your enrolment, course planning, technical support and other questions you might have.
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The suite of Swinburne Online Business degrees provides students with the opportunity to forge connections within the industry. Students hear from industry leaders and work with real-life clients with demonstrated experience within their respective fields, such as SEEK.
