Foundations of Human Resource Management

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
HRES 1000
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Course ID
200199
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

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

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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