昆士兰科技大学

Our double degree in human services and business will prepare you for work with organisations that provide public, non-government and private services such as child and family, disability support and health services. In the business component, you may choose a major in accountancy, advertising, economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, marketing or public relations.

This course has a strong focus on contemporary social issues. You will develop skills in casework and case management, social policy processes, group and team practice skills, advanced communication, community work, and understanding families and relationships. You will complete over 500 hours of human services placement during this course, meaning you'll gain the hands-on experience you need to build a successful career. During placement, you will further develop your assessment and intervention skills and develop your own practice framework.

Through a number of diverse and rewarding roles, human services practitioners provide support to individuals, families and communities who are experiencing social or economic adversity. They may work directly with clients providing counselling support or advocating on their behalf, manage the delivery of services and support through agencies such as Centrelink, develop and administer programs, or work for government in the development and implementation of new policies and programs.

Highlights

Specialise in both human services and business to prepare for employment in organisations that provide support to individuals, families, and communities who are experiencing social or economic adversity.
Choose from 10 business majors to develop knowledge in competitive tendering, marketing, project management, human resources, accounting and management of budgets.
500 hours of human services placement including opportunities for overseas placements.

Career outcomes

In an age of competitive tendering, outsourcing and consumer choice, a double degree in human services and business gives you the knowledge and skills you need to work effectively across public and private spheres to progress to management positions in human service organisations. Tasks undertaken by managers in human service organisations include recruiting and managing staff, marketing and promoting programs and services, and preparing and managing budgets, contracts and tenders.

Human services graduates generally work with communities and non-government agencies as case managers, counsellors, policy development officers, project managers, community development officers, welfare officers, youth workers, child protection officers and family service professionals.

Opportunities also exist for graduates to work in aid, development, not-for-profit and human rights agencies in Australia and internationally.

Possible careers

Business Development Officer
Case Manager
Child Protection Officer
Community Corrections Officer
Community Education Officer
Director of Health Programs and Services
Disability Services Worker
Family Services Officer
Health Policy Officer
Health Promotion Officer
Health Services Manager
Human Resource Manager
Human Services Practitioner
Marketing Officer/Manager
Youth Worker