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"Studying both majors offered by the WOS Discipline as part of my degree has enabled me to critically understand the dynamic nature of industrial and workplace relations where key laws and concepts constantly evolve to keep apace with social change and new government regulation. Being actively involved in the student-run Work and Organisational Studies Society since 2010 has also strengthened my leadership, communication, and time management skills."
Mihajla Gavin (2012)
Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies)
"A masters degree in the Discipline of Work and Organisational Studies (WOS) has broadened my understanding and appreciation of the 'people' side of business. The University of Sydney Business School provides a distinct advantage - internationally valued study in a truly diverse and multicultural environment. This has not only equipped me with relevant knowledge for a global career, but also instilled strong ethics and invaluable perspectives on dealing with any work/life situation."
Viji Venkataramani (2011)
Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations
Work and Organisational Studies
Upcoming Seminar
Dr Jennifer Tomlinson**, University of Leeds
Gender and ethnicity in the legal profession in England and Wales: Career trajectories and inequality through the lens of structure and agency theory
28th Feb 2012 - 01:00 pm
Room 214/215, H69 - Economics and Business Building
Prof David Oliver, HEC Montreal
Navigating Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships: Critical Emotional Incidents and Practices of Engagement
13th Mar 2012 - 01:00 pm
Room 397, H04 - Merewether Building
Helen Conway - Director, Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA)
The Twentieth Annual Kingsley Laffer Memorial Lecture
Gender in the workplace - the journey to equality
19th Mar 2012 - 6:00 pm
Eastern Avenue Auditorium
Work and Organisational Studies (WOS) is a large discipline within the University of Sydney Business School. Our group includes leading international scholars investigating work and organisations and our research expertise informs our teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Research
Scholars in WOS have published several hundred key monographs and academic peer-reviewed articles in leading international journals. Our research expertise spans a range of fields, with a particular emphasis on management in the workplace. Our research is supported by major international and national grant schemes. We also engage with business, government and the broader community to produce intelligent and insightful research. Much of this research has informed policy making at business and government levels.
Our expertise spans the following areas:
- Work and labour markets
- Human resource management
- Employment relations
- Strategy and change
- Leadership and sustainability
- Organisations and communication
- Gender and diversity at work
Teaching
There is a strong tradition of teaching excellence within the discipline and our undergraduate and postgraduate students are among the best and brightest in the country. In our teaching, we expose students to cutting-edge research and we use innovative and engaged teaching methods. A number of market-leading textbooks in our area of expertise have been written by WOS academics. We nurture critical thinking and relevant industry knowledge to prepare students for their careers. Our graduates report high levels of teaching satisfaction and many of our alumni are now leading successful careers in business.
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