Enhance and update your knowledge of contemporary HR practice and examine management issues in the context of global changes that impact on people within workplaces.

This course focusses on tackling common problems in the management of people across borders, in various legal and cultural contexts. You will develop a critical awareness of these legal, ethical, social, economic and environmental challenges and their implications for effective and successful HR strategy, operations, processes and decision making.

You will understand the application of HR practices within small and medium enterprises, including start-ups and entrepreneurial firms, public and not-for-profit sectors as well as multinational corporations.

Career Outcomes

You will emerge with knowledge and skills in contemporary business and HR practice and operational leadership, enabling you to identify and analyse problems in the field of human resources, and provide innovative solutions.

Graduates are encouraged to progress to the Master of Human Resource Management, offered at the Melbourne City campus and online.

Professional recognition and accreditation

Current course accreditations and information about membership and development opportunities for students and graduates.

Australian HR Institute (AHRI)

Course satisfies the standards defined by the AHRI HR Model of Excellence associated competencies and key practice areas for human resource managment professionals. (Accredited for course delivery in Melbourne and via RMIT Online.)

Membership and opportunities

• Students eligible for membership category: Student
• Graduates eligible for membership category: Graduate