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Learning Mode
Undergraduate
Qualification
3 years full-time
Duration
Mar, Jul, Nov
Start Dates
24
Total Units
$2,174*
Fee Per Unit
Swinburne Online’s Bachelor of Business with a major in Human Resource Management equips you with the tools to foster a genuine culture of workplace inclusivity.
You’ll learn to navigate complex dynamics and drive positive change through ethical leadership — whether you’re shaping culture, leading transformation, or advocating for diversity and inclusion.
Our units focus on the essentials of organisational behaviour, industrial relations, and performance management, all while championing employee well-being and innovation.
You’ll graduate with the expertise and confidence to build a better future for businesses and the people who power them.
This qualification 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.
Who is this course for?
Aspiring people and culture leaders who want to influence workplace culture, employee experience, and organisational performance.
Recent school leavers seeking a comprehensive undergraduate foundation in business with a specialised focus on the human element of workplaces.
How you’ll study
‘The online flexibility has been a game changer for me. I have no idea where I would be without the ability to study when and how I need to. I have taken my work interstate, overseas, anywhere you can think of.’
Corey, Swinburne Online graduate
Human Resource Managers can expect an average annual salary of $100,000. (SEEK 2026)
Our Business courses have been ranked in the Top 175 by THE World University Rankings 2026.
Our Business courses have been ranked in the Top 175 by THE World University Rankings 2026.
To be awarded the Bachelor of Business with a major in Human Resource Management you must complete 24 units in total made up of:
Each year is split into 3 Teaching Periods. 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:
Applicants are required to meet one of the following minimum entry requirements:
Want to discuss your eligibility for the Bachelor of Business with a major in Human Resource Management? Get in touch with our Course Consultant team on 1300 069 765 to discuss more today!
If you have completed recent prior studies you may be eligible to request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.
Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous studies related to your chosen subjects.
This is assessed on a case-by-case basis, where every applicant is assessed individually.
To learn more and explore your potential credit for prior learning, get in touch with our Course Consultant team on 1300 069 765 to discuss your options!
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.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following minimum entry requirements:
Want to discuss your eligibility for the Bachelor of Business with a major in Human Resource Management? Get in touch with our Course Consultant team on 1300 069 765 to discuss more today!
If you have completed recent prior studies you may be eligible to request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.
Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous studies related to your chosen subjects.
This is assessed on a case-by-case basis, where every applicant is assessed individually.
To learn more and explore your potential credit for prior learning, get in touch with our Course Consultant team on 1300 069 765 to discuss your options!
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.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Student Scholarships
There are a range of scholarships available to support Indigenous students in minimising the costs of study materials, accommodation, relocation and more.
How it works:
1. Check eligibility
2. Gather the relevant documentation
3. Produce a personal statement
4. Obtain your references
5. Apply online here
Please contact our Course Consultant to find out if you’re eligible for Swinburne Scholarships.
Credit for prior study:
Services & amenities fee:
For more details on scholarships and financial support, speak with our Course Consultant team today!
A Bachelor of Business with a major in Human Resource Management allows you to learn the practical and psychological skills needed to make an impact within the people and culture sector! This qualification can lead to a range of human resource careers, with some roles requiring further experience (average annual salaries via SEEK Australia):
Oversee recruitment, employee relations, and organisational development to foster a productive work environment.
Oversee recruitment, employee relations, and organisational development to foster a productive work environment.
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.
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.
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.
Assist HR teams by designing and implementing strategies that enhance the end–to–end employee journey. You’ll coordinate onboarding programs, lead engagement and well-being initiatives, and provide high-level support to management on workplace culture.
Assist HR teams by designing and implementing strategies that enhance the end–to–end employee journey. You’ll coordinate onboarding programs, lead engagement and well-being initiatives, and provide high-level support to management on workplace culture.
Assist HR teams by managing the end–to–end recruitment cycle to attract and retain high–quality talent. You’ll coordinate job advertisements, screen, and shortlist candidates, and provide high–level advice to management on market trends and hiring strategies.
Assist HR teams by managing the end–to–end recruitment cycle to attract and retain high–quality talent. You’ll coordinate job advertisements, screen, and shortlist candidates, and provide high–level advice to management on market trends and hiring strategies.
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 Swinburne’s online platform where all your classwork will take place. You can log into Canvas anywhere, anytime!
What you’ll use Canvas for:
The Student Hub is where you manage enrolment, access support services, and manage study-related administration.
What you’ll use the Student Hub for:
You are supported at every stage of your journey with Swinburne Online.
You’ll have access to:
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student, you can access dedicated support through Swinburne’s Moondani Toombadool Centre. Moondani Toombadool means ‘embracing teaching and learning’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri People!
Support available includes:
Learn more about the Moondani Toombadool Centre.
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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.
