Study Management, HRM, Logistics and Business at UniSA

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.

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.

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.

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.

After working in the manufacturing industry for 11 years, I decided to embark on a career change and study human resource management at the University of South Australia. 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 - I've been able to have interesting conversations and learn from other students and Human Resource practitioners.

I knew of UniSA Business’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.

When hiring staff, I look for a suite of five skills. I look for their ability to communicate and engage in meaningful conversations, their commitment to learning, team orientation, personal leadership, as well as their professional skill set. My advice for HR professionals is to invest in your own development - whether that be through studying, reading, attending presentations or being great at asking questions!

I wanted to support my growing work experience with additional evidence-based learning. The opportunity to learn and think more broadly outside of my specific area of business has enabled me to go back into my specialist role and apply my new-found knowledge.