UO Managing the Employment Relationship

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 3028
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Course ID
203135
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the history, stakeholders and their inter-relationships, laws and current practices in industrial relations in Australia. Theoretical explanations of patterns, practices and institutions of industrial relations; evolution of relevant institutions; management strategy; employee organisation, strategy and behaviour; institutions and practices of workplace regulation; arbitration, enterprise bargaining, individual employment contracts and the mechanisms used to create enforceable industrial instruments; historical, economic, political and social context of industrial relations.

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify, evaluate, organise, and present relevant information to foster understanding of industrial relations matters.
  • Apply specialist knowledge to real-life scenarios for the resolution of issues pertaining to industrial relations and the provision of strategic advice.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively on matters related to industrial relations with a variety of audiences ranging from area specialists to lay persons.
  • Demonstrate Business Enterprise Skills in the context of the Human Resource Management discipline: i) Problem Solving (advanced level); and ii) Written Communication (intermediate level).

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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