UO Managing the Employment Relationship

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study will be 100% online
100% online
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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 3028
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Course ID
203135
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Campus
Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Lydia Richards
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

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).

Availability

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Census date
Fri 24/04/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 17/04/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 08/05/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 22/05/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 2027
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 500
Available
Available 495
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
This course is only for students studying 100% online programs

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed BUSS3090 UO Managing the Employment Relationship at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed BUSS3037 Managing the Employment Relationship at the University of South Australia

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