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Human Resources

Launch a rewarding future that puts people first

Even with all of the incredible technological advances of our time, a business’s most valuable asset is still its people. With UTS, you’ll get to work closely with industry, build your professional network and learn hands-on through practical assessment tasks.

Expert-led and future-ready, you’ll get the insight you need to take on the biggest challenges facing human resourcing today, including AI and the gig economy. You’ll graduate ready for a vibrant, successful, human-centred career in any industry, sector or organisation.

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    Job postings

    482,800 currently employed

    There are a wide array of human resources roles available.

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    Growth expected

    Up to 39,000

    Job openings over the next five years.

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    Internationally ranked

    #7 in Australia

    We’re ranked among the top 10 universities in Australia for business and management studies.

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Why study Human Resources?

We work in close consultation with industry to ensure our coursework is drawing on real-world events and case studies while incorporating the latest research by UTS academics working in this field. Examples include people analytics, the impact of developments such as artificial intelligence and the gig economy on the future of work, the importance of diversity and inclusion and a dedicated subject on change management.

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Human resource management plays a key role in the success of organisations and by studying human resources at UTS Business School you’ll be learning some of the key skills to help drive a motivated, engaged and productive workforce. Our teaching staff are leading experts in their field and work closely with industry on research projects, ensuring that you’ll be ready to face the rapidly changing and complex challenges businesses are dealing with.

Connect with industry

Students completing our Master of Human Resource Management are eligible to apply to the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) for the Professional Member (MAHRI) status and/or advancement to a higher level of membership for those who have appropriate work experience. 

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