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Interested in Management, HRM, Logistics and Business?
Launch your career with a business degree from UniSA. Ranked in the top one per cent worldwide1 and awarded five stars2, our Business School will get you career-ready with the latest in business skills and knowledge.
Our highly-flexible business and management degrees provide you with a solid foundation of contemporary management theory and its practical application, enabling you to achieve business objectives in a broad range of organisational contexts. You'll graduate as a critical thinker and an informed decision maker, fully-prepared to manage emerging issues within today's dynamic global business environment.
Business Specialisations
Human Resource Management (HRM)
Effective human resource management practice requires expertise in the operation and management of business. Recognised by the world’s largest HR professional society3, our HRM degrees provide you with the knowledge and skills required for professional practice as a human resource management specialist or leader. Designed and taught by experts actively involved in industry collaborative research, our programs provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the broader business environment.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
As supply chains lengthen and globalised business broadens, skilled leaders with specialist skills are in high demand industry-wide. Our specialised degrees will provide you with skills to manage the flow of goods and services from point of origin to consumer, focusing on the complex system of global supply that delivers products to your doorstep or local retailer. As a graduate, you will be an innovator – able to recognise the need for change in the supply chain, in both local and international markets.
Other Specialisations
You could also choose to specialise in Business, Information Strategy and Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, or International Business.
1UniSA Business School is one of just nine institutions in the country and 163 globally to be accredited by EQUIS. There are a total pool of 16,585 business schools worldwide, AACSB, July 2016. 22017 QS World Subject Rankings. 3Recognised by the world’s largest HRM body, based in the United States – the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Key features
- Choose from specialisations that include Management, Human Resources, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
- Leverage opportunities to participate in industry placements and overseas exchanges – we have more than 2,500 industry partners and over 60 university partners worldwide.
- Take intensives, spread your study load across the year, and fast track your degree with our summer and winter schools.
- Our Business School is in the top one per cent worldwide1 and awarded five stars in the QS Stars Business School Rankings.
- UniSA is No.1 in South Australia for graduate employment in Business2
- UniSA is No.1 for research in Management3
1UniSA Business School is one of just nine institutions in the country and 163 globally to be accredited by EQUIS. There are a total pool of 16,585 business schools worldwide, AACSB, July 2016. 2QILT: Australian Graduate Survey - Graduate Destinations and Outcomes 2016, Full-time Employment Indicator. 32015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
Why UniSA?
- Our Business School is in the top one per cent worldwide1 and has been awarded five stars in the QS Stars Business School rankings.
- During your studies you will gain industry experience, with access to career-focused electives and internships, building your confidence and professional networks.
- A range of global study options to build expertise, confidence and a global perspective, with one of our international exchanges or study tours.
- Curriculum informed by our research, rated above world-class2 in Marketing, Business and Management.
- UniSA is in the top five ranked institutions in Australia for teaching, international outlook, research and industry income3.
1 UniSA Business School is one of just nine institutions in the country and 163 globally to be accredited by EQUIS. There are a total pool of 16,585 business schools worldwide, AACSB, July 2016. 2The Australian Research Council’s 2015 Excellence in Research Australia. 3 Times Higher Education (THE) Top 200 Under 50 2017.
UniSA offers 28 Management, HRM, Logistics and Business degrees
Choose your level of study
World-class partners for a world-class university
We are a globally connected university with over 2,500 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement.
Your career
With so many specialisations available to study, there are many career paths our business graduates aspire to. You could consider careers such as:
- Recruitment consultant: working on behalf of companies to source candidates for job vacancies; analysing and understanding job specifications; conducting keyword searches on internal recruitment databases, assessing CVs online using various job websites, or actively ‘headhunting’ senior professionals through independent research
- Management consultant: offering strategic and objective advisory services to help organisations to improve productivity and performance; advising in areas such as change management, financial performance, restructuring and human resources
- Logistics manager: planning and managing logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services; directing and coordinating the order cycle; minimising waste and maximising profit; liaising and negotiating with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
- Hotel manager: overseeing daily hotel operations; planning and supervising staff activities; ensuring the smooth and profitable running of business; strategic planning and reporting; communicating effectively with employees, customers and suppliers
- Business development manager: working to improve an organisation’s market position and financial growth; defining strategic goals, building customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, implementing marketing initiatives
- IT account manager: establishing and maintaining business relationships with internal and external customers; developing IT projects to meet the business needs of customers; making sure that initiatives are delivered on time and within budget.
Global networks
We are a globally connected university, our staff and students come from over 90 countries. We have more than 2,500 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement. Our Business School works with more than 200 companies, governments and organisations, and many of these are long-standing relationships built on common goals and shared values.
In the 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings, all our research in business and management was assessed as above world-class. We have strong links, individually and collectively, with leading and like-minded research institutions in North America, Europe and the UK and are building equally exciting new relationships in Asia.
Industry facts
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How do I apply?
There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.
Applications for admission into the University of South Australia’s undergraduate and most postgraduate degrees are made via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC). Visit satac.edu.au and follow the links.
Applications for a small number of degrees are submitted direct to UniSA through our Apply Online portal. It will be noted on the degree page if you need to apply via Apply Online.
Postgraduate study by research
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Masters by Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit unisa.edu.au/resdegrees. -
Is there a closing date for applications?
Undergraduate
Yes. The deadline to apply to study a degree at UniSA for semester one (commencing late February) and be given equal consideration is in early December. While you may be able to apply after this date, you are not guaranteed to be considered equally with other applicants and your application may not be assessed in time for the main round of offers (mid January). Some degrees will not make any offers after the main offer round. Click here to find all of the key dates for applications here.Postgraduate
Most postgraduate degrees do not have a closing date for applications. However, there are exceptions, so it is best to check – either on the SATAC website, Apply Online or the degree homepage. Postgraduate offers are normally ‘rolling’, meaning they may be sent out at any time up until the program starts. This also means that applications may close at any time without warning, if the quota is filled earlier. For this reason, postgraduate applications should be submitted without delay. For more information, please contact our Future Student Enquiries team on (08) 8302 2376 or via the online enquiry form. -
What credit can I receive for previous studies?
You may be eligible to receive credit or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area at an equivalent or higher level. Receiving credit will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.
If you have related industry experience, you may also be eligible to receive credit (recognised prior learning) for this experience. Receiving credit will normally reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and can reduce the duration of the degree.
Credit is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director who will discuss your prior learning and experience with you to ascertain what credit you may be eligible for.
Many of our credit arrangements are listed on our online Credit Assessor .
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Can I speak to someone regarding my study options?
UniSA welcomes the opportunity to speak with you regarding your study options. Our staff are able to talk to you about degree information, career outcomes and pathways, entry requirements, applications, and student life, so that you are able to make the best study decision for your future.
Click here to book a 1:1 appointment with one of our enquiries team.
Alternatively, you can complete a MyCareerMatch career profile. MyCareerMatch is an online career profiling tool that you can use free-of-charge through UniSA. MyCareerMatch specialises in career profiles and provides you with a personalised career report outlining information about your personality style and a list of career options, which are complementary to your natural strengths and talents.
We have many events throughout the year where you can speak with a lecturer or tutor about your degrees of interest. You can find out what is happening at UniSA by visiting our events page or by signing up to our mailing list, so you're the first to know about careers events, information sessions, degree requirements, scholarships and more!
There are also many career counsellors external to the University that you can discuss your career options with. If you are unsure where to start your search, you can contact the Government's Work Ready team (formally Skills for All). Visit skills.sa.gov.au or call 1800 506 266.
You may also find Job Outlook a helpful resource in your decision-making.
Study at UniSA
Apply now to study at South Australia’s No.1 Business School for graduate careers.1
1 QILT: Australian Graduate Survey – Graduate Destinations 2013 to 2015 Full-time Employment Indicator.
What others are saying
The range of activities I have been able to participate in outside of lectures is invaluable. I not only have the knowledge of a HR graduate, but I have experience in and understanding of the employability skills and characteristics a successful HR professional should have.
Catherine McLeod
Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
I chose UniSA because of its amazing facilities, teachers and industry placements. The facilities are easy to access, every tutor and lecturer is willing to provide guidance and support and undertaking an industry placement gave me real-world logistics experience.
Allan Lav
Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
The quality of teaching staff is high and lecturers have experience in the field, not just the academic knowledge. They are engaging and supportive by providing detailed feedback and developing useful online resources and recordings.
Ania Gorska, Project Manager, SA Health
Master of Management (Human Resource Management)
Employment: Government of South Australia
When I commenced my studies, I was already working full-time in the Defence industry as both an engineer and a manager. I have been able to use my ongoing employment as context for learning and immediately put into practise the theory that I have learnt. The Master of Management was fundamental in preparing me to pursue career opportunities. I am now prepared to approach my current and future work opportunities with open eyes.
Luke Richardson
Master of Management
After working in the manufacturing industry for 11 years, I decided to embark on a career change and study human resource management at the UniSA Business School. The diversity of the degree has allowed me to gain confidence and provided the opportunity to attend networking events with the Australian Human Resource Institute and have interesting conversations and learn from other students and Human Resource practitioners.
Joel Beauchesne
Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
I knew of the Business School’s high ranking and the Logistics and Supply Chain Management program was ideal for the type of career opportunities I was interested in. Throughout my studies, I’ve been able to gain valuable insights and advice from experienced industry professionals through the Business Career Mentor Program which has definitely assisted me with both self-development and skill building opportunities.
Monamee Ishika
Master of Management (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
Why study at UniSA?
As one of the most innovative universities in Australia and Asia, there are many reasons to study with us. Here are just three:
Accessible, helpful and flexible
We have six campuses, a 24/7 online learning environment, and we offer flexible study options like online and evening courses.
Graduate success
UniSA is South Australia's number one university for graduate careers.*
*QILT: Graduate Destination Survey 2014-2016 Full-time Employment Indicator
A five star university
Five stars for research, teaching, employability, internationalisation, facilities, social responsibility and inclusiveness.*
*QS Stars rankings 2017