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Employment Relations Specialisation: Bachelor of Business Administration / Employment Relations Specialisation: Bachelor of Commerce / Employment Relations Specialisation: Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Employment relations focuses on effective workplace relationships, covering negotiation, dispute resolution, and legislation. Students interact with companies and explore recent workplace changes.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Course Code
SPUC-EMPRL

About this course

Overview

Employment relations is a field of practice within the broader human resource management profession that focuses on effective workplace relationships.

This specialisation covers the relationship between the employee and the employer, and the influence of unions, employer associations and the government.

You'll study the formal framework and theory of employment relations, forms of negotiation, dispute resolution, the Fair Work Act, anti-discrimination legislation and health and safety laws.

You'll get to interact with real companies, learn from case studies and case law, and experience scenario-based assessments, so you'll be ready to apply what you've learned as soon as you graduate.

You will be exposed to recent changes to the workplace relations arena and the Government's industrial relations tripartite review. The gig economy, precarious work and the casualisation of the workforce will also be explored.

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • Please refer to Course Learning Outcomes

Career pathways

What jobs can the Employment Relations course lead to?

Careers

  • HR advisor/business partner
  • Employment relations advisor/consultant
  • Industrial relations manager
  • Workplace relations specialist
  • Industrial officer (trade union)
  • Director workplace operations

Industries

  • Banking, finance and insurance
  • Federal, state and local government
  • Resources sector
  • Manufacturing sector
  • Hospitality
  • Management consulting
  • Trade union and employer associations

Course structure

You can study this course as part of the following degrees
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Advanced Commerce (Honours)

Visit your preferred degree page for information on admission criteria, course fees and study locations.

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

Apply for Employment Relations Specialisation

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Apply as a high school student
  • Apply for Semester 1, 2025 via TISC
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