COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialisation in Workforce Management prepares students to manage and develop people effectively within organisations, focusing on maximising employee performance, wellbeing, and organisational success. The program combines core business subjects with specialised human resource and workforce management units to provide a comprehensive foundation in business operations, management, and strategic decision-making. Core units include Communication, Culture and Indigenous Perspectives in Business, Financial Decision Making, Markets and Legal Frameworks, Strategic Career Design, Analytics for Decision Making, Discovering Marketing, Introduction to Business Information Systems, Organisational Behaviour, Introduction to Finance Principles, Project Management, Business Ethics, and the Sustainable Business Innovation Project, equipping students with essential business knowledge and skills applicable across industries. Specialised units in Workforce Management focus on human resource development, building a sustainable workforce, and international human resources management, allowing students to gain practical and strategic insights into recruitment, training, performance management, workforce planning, and organisational development. The curriculum is industry-embedded, providing opportunities for students to apply theories and techniques through case studies, projects, and a Business Internship, enhancing their problem-solving, leadership, and professional skills in real-world contexts. While course structures and unit availability may change due to ongoing curriculum reviews, detailed information on unit descriptions, prerequisites, and program requirements can be accessed through the Curtin Handbook. Overall, this specialisation equips graduates with the knowledge, practical skills, and ethical grounding required to succeed as human resource or workforce management professionals, enabling them to foster productive, sustainable, and strategically aligned workforces in organisations of any size and across diverse industries.