People Analytics

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
HRES 5005
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Course ID
201730
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Menglong Huo
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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 develops students’ advanced knowledge of the role of analytics in the context of HRM through the application of analytics-based tools to address complex HR issues, including ethical and legal implications. People Analytics approaches are increasingly important in today’s business context. In this course, students discuss key HR questions, apply analytics-based tools to analyse and evaluate information, and create reports. This course also delves into debates around the ethical issues associated with the use and misuse of analytics and employee data and devises a strategy for applying People Analytics in the organisation. Students are assessed through case study and data analysis.

  • Basics Of People Analytics
  • Simple Regression Analysis Applied In Hrm
  • Multiple Regression Analysis Applied In Hrm

Course learning outcomes

  • Interpret and apply statistics to analyse data and inform Human Resource decisions
  • Apply statistical analysis techniques, such as correlation and regression analysis, to evaluate data and develop solutions for common Human Resource challenges such as diversity management, employee turnover, and job performance by utilising the statistical outcomes and relevant Human Resource theories and concepts
  • Create data visualisations using statistical software and communicate findings suitable for reports to stakeholders
  • Critically evaluate and assess complex ethical issues associated with people analytics to produce strategic recommendations

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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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 West

Class number
Class number 29397
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Rowland Rees, RR4-12
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Rowland Rees, RR4-12
Class number
Class number 29398
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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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 West

Class number
Class number 59158
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-16
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-16
Class number
Class number 59159
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-33
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-33

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

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