Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology) (0101801)

Students will study Deakin University’s Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology) and explore the human mind in a business context. As a graduate students will have a significant advantage when performing key functions in their human resources (HR) role, from recruitment and workplace negotiations, to creating high-performance environments. Gain a more targeted knowledge base in psychology and take a scientific approach to the day-to-day functions of a HR professional. Students' deep understanding of human behavior will be crucial when it comes to analyzing employee performance, developing strong organizational culture and selecting the right person for the job. This course has been recognized by key accreditation bodies in HR and psychology as a degree that closely reflects the needs of the industry. Graduate with a keen sense for the underlying factors behind common workplace challenges. Through practical learning, underpinned by the latest research, students will be able to provide evidence-based solutions to these very challenges. By applying a psychology lens to human resource management, students will have a definitive advantage in core competencies relating to: employee relations change and performance management organizational culture teamwork research methods. The diverse range of units on offer gives students a broader perspective of the challenges faced in HR, while at the same time preparing students for the realities of modern business. Learn the fundamentals of human resources by studying units such as organizational behavior, change management and workplace counselling and negotiation. Then complement this knowledge with psychology units including brain, biology and behavior, psychological science and the human mind. This dual expertise doesn't just make students better at their job; it makes them much more attractive to employers. Deakin University's Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology) is closely linked to industry and provides opportunities to apply the skills students learn in the classroom in real-world settings. Deakin University work-integrated learning program gives students a taste of their future career in human resources. Spend valuable time at an organization, working alongside professionals and building networks that enhance students' career prospects. Students will also have the chance to enrich their uni experience with an international study tour. Past tours have seen students explore intercultural management in Norway and dispute resolution in Sri Lanka.