Overview Managing people effectively is essential if organisations are to establish and maintain a competitive advantage in dynamic environments. This major examines in detail how organisations can establish effective systems of recruitment, selecting candidates, remuneration, training and development, performance appraisal and retention. Human resource managers are becoming increasingly responsible for workforce and succession planning, performance management and training systems, and compliance with workplace laws including equity and diversity obligations. This major also focuses on the role that human capital can play in allowing organisations to respond to new challenges and take advantage of changes in the workplace. It places strong emphasis on understanding the processes and techniques that can create and maintain high-performing, efficient and ethical organisations. KEY FEATURES Macquarie's Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Human Resources is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). The University has close links with public and private sector organisations, leading to internships and graduate program opportunities. You will develop change management and sustainability competencies, and learn how to formulate strategies to get the right employees with the right skills, in the right place at the right time. In your final year, the emphasis will be on applying the skills and knowledge you have acquired throughout this major to ensure you are ready to work in human resources. ACCREDITATION The following courses are recognised by the Australian Human Resources Institute as equipping graduates to meet desired human resources outcomes. Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor Commerce in Human Resources Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources with Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources with Bachelor of Law Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources with Bachelor of Science SUITABLE FOR Students who are interested in a people-focused career, and want to learn how to deal with people and get the best out of them. Career Opportunities A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion. PROFESSIONS change management consultant employee relations manager equity and diversity manager human resource manager human resource policy adviser learning and development manager work health and safety officer/manager talent manager EMPLOYERS consulting firms large and small organisations multinational organisations recruitment agencies training organisations