Foundations of Human Resource Management

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
HRES 1000
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Course ID
200199
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
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
Michelle Harvey
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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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
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of human resource management (HRM) within an Australian context. By exploring key HRM functions such as recruitment, performance management, and employee relations, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how strategic HRM contributes to organisational success. Through theoretical insights and practical applications, the course prepares students for real-world HR challenges and develops their problem-solving skills.

  • Intro To Hrm
  • Core Hr Functions
  • Strategic Hr & Future Directions

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify the foundational principles of Human Resource Management (HRM) and describe key aspects of its evolution and strategic significance in modern Australian organisations
  • Define core HR functions, discuss their organisational context and relationships with each other, and show how they contribute to organisational success
  • Identify effective talent management strategies, explain their impact on organisational success, and describe their potential limitations
  • Recognise opportunities and challenges in managing diverse, global workforces, and describe how talent management strategies can be adapted for IHRM contexts to support employee and organisational success
  • Describe IHRM governance challenges and propose strategies to address them that support successful IHRM outcomes, discussing their strengths and limitations
  • Explain the significance of HRM evaluation and identify criteria that can assess HRM effectiveness, demonstrating how evaluation can benefit workforce outcomes and organisational success

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 24036
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 706
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 706
Class number
Class number 30340
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 32
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB35
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB35
Class number
Class number 30341
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 706
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 706

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 56625
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 704/705
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 704/705
Class number
Class number 59946
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 706
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 706
Class number
Class number 59947
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 35
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 102
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 102

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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