Marian University

What you'll study

This programme combines foundations in business and organisational behaviour with specialist human resources subjects. Core study areas typically include recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, employment law, and industrial relations. Students also study organisational behaviour, ethics, leadership, and HR information systems, and learn quantitative skills such as HR analytics and workforce planning.

Programme structure normally blends classroom modules, case studies and project work with a workplace practicum or internship. Typical modules and learning activities include:

• Introduction to Human Resources: fundamentals of HR, roles and functions of HR professionals.
• Organisational Behaviour and Leadership: group dynamics, motivation, team development and ethical leadership.
• Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding: job analysis, interviewing techniques, selection tools and induction strategies.
• Training and Development: learning needs analysis, instructional design and evaluating training impact.
• Compensation and Benefits: pay structures, benefits design and reward strategy.
• Employment Law and Employee Relations: legal frameworks, dispute resolution and collective bargaining principles.
• HR Analytics and Information Systems: data reporting, metrics for decision-making and HR technology.
• Strategic Human Resource Management: aligning people strategy with organisational goals and change management.
• Capstone/Practicum: an applied project or internship placing students in real workplace settings to consolidate skills.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a high school diploma or equivalent qualification from a recognised school system. Typical admissions materials include academic transcripts, a personal statement and a letter of recommendation. Mature applicants and those with relevant work experience are welcomed; such applicants may be considered on the basis of prior learning and employment history.

Specific entry thresholds (such as minimum GPA or grades and any test score requirements) vary by intake and applicant type; international applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency where applicable. Applicants interested in transferring from other institutions should provide college transcripts and a description of completed coursework.

Career prospects

Graduates move into a wide range of roles across sectors, including HR assistant/administrator, recruiter or talent acquisition specialist, training and development coordinator, compensation and benefits analyst, and employee relations advisor. With experience, alumni progress to HR manager, talent manager, HR business partner or consultancy roles. The degree also provides a foundation for professional HR qualifications (for example CIPD or SHRM) and postgraduate study such as an MBA or specialised master’s in human resource management or organisational psychology.

Marian University students typically enhance employability through internships, career-service support and applied projects that build practical skills valued by employers, such as communication, negotiation, data analysis and ethical decision-making.

Why study at Marian University

Marian University combines a values-based, student-centred learning environment with small class sizes and close faculty mentoring. The university emphasises service, ethical leadership and community engagement—an approach that complements the people-focused nature of HR work.

Students benefit from career services, internship links with regional employers and opportunities for applied learning through practicums or capstone projects. The supportive campus community, along with personalised advising and focus on experiential education, helps graduates transition from study into HR roles in public, private and non-profit organisations.