Human Resource Management, Testamur Major (T041)
- Western Sydney University Major Code: T041
Previous Code: MT2024.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
Handbook Summary 2016 - 2025
This major (including online) is accredited with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). The Human Resource Management Major is designed for people who seek careers in human resource management and industrial relations. Graduates’ careers focus on enhancing the value of human and social capital through supporting employee engagement for many different kinds of organisations, market-oriented and community-oriented organisations and many kinds of people. The teaching philosophy is based on knowledge in action, a fusion of the Australia Human Resource Institute’s capabilities for HR professionals and the Western Sydney University Graduate Attributes designed to secure success. An aim of the program is to instil those values and attitudes that can support leaders in judgements about balancing the pursuit of organisational objectives with creating opportunities for developing people’s capacities and careers. The perspectives are local and international, with an emphasis on the value of cultural and demographic diversity. Graduates have knowledge of how leadership and management of people can support organisational objectives and create organisational opportunities. This capacity comes from grounding in human resource management and industrial relations practice using contemporary law and research in applied projects. Students combine this with an education in the pressures organisations experience in inter-disciplinary subjects focused on money, markets and management. That is, graduates develop commercial acumen and appreciate the competing interests around work, aware of trends locally and internationally. Throughout the program, students are challenged to develop and demonstrate communication, cultural, and analytic skills required to be innovative and responsible team-members and leaders.
Handbook Summary 2026
The world of work is dynamic, and industry leaders are seeking people-focused professionals to lead organisations in diverse contexts to meet corporate goals and objectives. The Human Resource Management Major is designed to equip students with the requisite skills and knowledge in accordance with the Australian HR Capability Framework as endorsed by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). The major addresses critical areas of human development, international employment, work psychology and sociology, industrial relations, workplace change and talent management while building capabilities in negotiation, strategic-thinking and the application of professional skills in real-world settings. Students will be required to use innovative technologies to address practical problems while considering the social impact of their professional decision-making. By undertaking this major, students are prepared for a career in human resource management and related areas of professional practice.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Bankstown City Campus | Internal | Program Advice |
| Campbelltown Campus | Internal | Program Advice |
| Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | Internal | Program Advice |
| WSU Online* | Online | Program Advice |
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Curriculum delivered through an agreement with another party
Inherent Requirements
There are inherent requirements for this major that you must meet in order to complete the major and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this major online.
Major Structure 2026
This structure applies to students who commenced in 2026 or later. If you commenced 2025 or earlier, please refer to the relevant Structure tab for details.
Qualification for this major requires the successful completion of 80 credit points including the core subjects listed below.
Core Subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| BUSM 1049 | Building Human Resource Capabilities | 10 |
| BUSM 2022 | Human Resource Development | 10 |
| BUSM 3054 | People, Work and Society | 10 |
| BUSM 3089 | Talent Management | 10 |
| BUSM 3090 | Negotiation and Workplace Change | 10 |
| BUSM 3088 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 10 |
| BUSM 3085 | Human Resource Capability Project | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Managing in the Global Environment | ||
| International Human Resource Management | ||
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Bachelor of Business Core
Students undertaking the Human Resource Management major take the following subjects to satisfy the core requirements of the Bachelor of Business program.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| BUSM 1050 | People and Organisations | 10 |
| FINC 1005 | Financial Foundations | 10 |
| MKTG 1014 | Marketing in Action | 10 |
| ECON 1016 | Evidence-Based Decision Making | 10 |
| BUSM 2050 | Digital Transformation for Business | 10 |
| ECON 1017 | The Future of Business | 10 |
| BUSM 1048 | Professional Careers and Employability | 10 |
| BUSM 3084 | Professional Business Experience | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Recommended Sequence 2026
This sequence applies to students who commenced in 2026 or later. If you commenced in 2025 or earlier, please refer to the relevant Sequence tab for details.
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Business with a major in Human Resource Management requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Full-time
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| BUSM 1050 | People and Organisations | 10 |
| FINC 1005 | Financial Foundations | 10 |
| MKTG 1014 | Marketing in Action | 10 |
| ECON 1017 | The Future of Business | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| ECON 1016 | Evidence-Based Decision Making | 10 |
| BUSM 1048 | Professional Careers and Employability | 10 |
| BUSM 1049 | Building Human Resource Capabilities | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BUSM 2050 | Digital Transformation for Business | 10 |
| BUSM 2022 | Human Resource Development | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| International Human Resource Management | ||
| Managing in the Global Environment | ||
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BUSM 3089 | Talent Management | 10 |
| BUSM 3054 | People, Work and Society | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BUSM 3084 | Professional Business Experience | 10 |
| BUSM 3090 | Negotiation and Workplace Change | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BUSM 3088 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 10 |
| BUSM 3085 | Human Resource Capability Project | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Part-time
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| BUSM 1050 | People and Organisations | 10 |
| FINC 1005 | Financial Foundations | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| ECON 1017 | The Future of Business | 10 |
| MKTG 1014 | Marketing in Action | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| ECON 1016 | Evidence-Based Decision Making | 10 |
| BUSM 1048 | Professional Careers and Employability | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BUSM 1049 | Building Human Resource Capabilities | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BUSM 2022 | Human Resource Development | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BUSM 2050 | Digital Transformation for Business | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| International Human Resource Management | ||
| Managing in the Global Environment | ||
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BUSM 3054 | People, Work and Society | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BUSM 3084 | Professional Business Experience | 10 |
| BUSM 3090 | Negotiation and Workplace Change | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BUSM 3089 | Talent Management | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 6 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BUSM 3088 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BUSM 3085 | Human Resource Capability Project | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Major Structure 2016 - 2025
This structure applies to students who commenced in 2016 to 2025. If you commenced 2026 or later, please refer to the relevant Structure tab for details.
Qualification for this major requires the successful completion of 80 credit points including all of the core subjects listed below.
Core Subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| BUSM 2014 | Enterprise Industrial Relations | 10 |
| BUSM 3024 | Human Resource and Industrial Relations Strategy | 10 |
| BUSM 2022 | Human Resource Development | 10 |
| BUSM 3032 | International Human Resource Management | 10 |
| BUSM 1023 | Managing People at Work | 10 |
| BUSM 3048 | Negotiation, Bargaining and Advocacy | 10 |
| BUSM 3054 | People, Work and Society | 10 |
| BUSM 3063 | Reward and Performance Management | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Professional Subjects for Careers in Management
Students undertaking the Human Resource Management major are advised to take the following four subjects to satisfy the requirements for their professional core:
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| BUSM 3027 | Innovation and Professional Practice | 10 |
| MATH 1012 | Management Analytics | 10 |
| BUSM 2030 | Managing and Developing Careers | 10 |
| BUSM 3059 | Processes and Evaluation in Employment Relations | 10 |
| Note: Students enrolled in T041 Human Resource Management are advised that the enterprise engaged subject BUSM 3059 Processes and Evaluation in Employment Relations is required for accreditation purposes. | ||
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
Recommended Sequence 2016 - 2025
This sequence applies to students who commenced in 2016 to 2025. If you commenced 2026 or later, please refer to the relevant Sequence tab for details.
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Business with a major in Human Resource Management requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Full-time
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| BUSM 1010 | Financing Enterprises | 10 |
| BUSM 1008 | Enterprise Leadership | 10 |
| LAWS 1001 | Enterprise Law | 10 |
| BUSM 1023 | Managing People at Work | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BUSM 1006 | Enterprise Innovation and Markets | 10 |
| BUSM 2022 | Human Resource Development | 10 |
| MATH 1012 | Management Analytics | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BUSM 2014 | Enterprise Industrial Relations | 10 |
| BUSM 3032 | International Human Resource Management | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BUSM 3063 | Reward and Performance Management | 10 |
| BUSM 2030 | Managing and Developing Careers | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BUSM 3054 | People, Work and Society | 10 |
| BUSM 3048 | Negotiation, Bargaining and Advocacy | 10 |
| BUSM 3027 | Innovation and Professional Practice | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BUSM 3024 | Human Resource and Industrial Relations Strategy | 10 |
| BUSM 3059 | Processes and Evaluation in Employment Relations (Enterprise Engaged Subject) | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Part-time
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| BUSM 1010 | Financing Enterprises | 10 |
| BUSM 1008 | Enterprise Leadership | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| MATH 1012 | Management Analytics | 10 |
| BUSM 1006 | Enterprise Innovation and Markets | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| LAWS 1001 | Enterprise Law | 10 |
| BUSM 1023 | Managing People at Work | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BUSM 2022 | Human Resource Development | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BUSM 2014 | Enterprise Industrial Relations | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BUSM 2030 | Managing and Developing Careers | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BUSM 3032 | International Human Resource Management | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BUSM 3063 | Reward and Performance Management | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BUSM 3054 | People, Work and Society | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BUSM 3027 | Innovation and Professional Practice | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 6 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BUSM 3048 | Negotiation, Bargaining and Advocacy | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BUSM 3024 | Human Resource and Industrial Relations Strategy | 10 |
| BUSM 3059 | Processes and Evaluation in Employment Relations (Enterprise Engaged Subject) | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |