Business (Human Resource Management)
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
CRICOS course code
067107B
Length
3 years
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description
This specialist degree equips students with the skills and knowledge required for a career as a human resource manager. It is designed specifically to develop the capabilities specified by the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI) in the AHRI Model of Excellence that govern the requirements for professional accreditation of the degree; however, the competencies and skills it provides are internationally transferable.
A special feature of the program is its experiential content, including a human resources practicum aimed at developing work-integrated-learning, and an international human resources study tour which exposes students to experiences of applied human resource management in an international context.
Course structure
Students complete eight core subjects in first year, six core subjects and two electives in second year, and four core subjects, two human resource management electives, and two general electives in third year.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Business
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
18 200
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
English language requirements
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60 per cent) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; for details please visit the La Trobe International College website.
or IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0;
or TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English;
or TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing;
or TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20;
or Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University;
or approved international equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTU Foundation Studies - 65
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2009 (indicative only) - NA
International Baccalaureate - 24
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 6
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 65
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
National (China) Gao Kao - 500
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - 410
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - 550
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
Subject prerequisites
Mathematics determined to be equivalent to VCE Units 1 & 2 (any).
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
If the industry experience program is not a registered part of their course a student will need to hold work rights on their visa, this permits the student to work up to 20 hours per week when their course is in session and unlimited hours outside these times. However, if a student has completed their course and their student visa is expiring they will need to apply for another visa with work rights rather than renewing their student visa based on undertaking industry experience.
Career opportunities
Compensation and benefits, employee relations or industrial relations, generalist human resources, human resources payroll, HRIS, occupational health and safety (OHS), recruitment, training.
Professional recognition
Admission to the Australian Human Resource Institute (subject to relevant work experience).
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au