Master of Human Resource Management (Advanced)
The Master of Human Resource Management (Advanced) is designed for high-performing students who are looking to build their skills as a human resource manager. Students will gain an understanding of the role of human resource management within an organisation and develop key leadership skills.
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Duration
2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Master of Human Resource Management (Advanced) is designed for high-performing students who are looking to build skills as a human resource manager. The course covers a range of topics relating to aspects of human resource management and the development of core capabilities required to lead people effectively in a rapidly changing business environment.
Graduates will have the skills to work across the wide field of HRM and progress to managerial and business partner positions in human resources or consultancy such as Director of Human Resources or Senior Consultant, or human resource research roles.
Graduates will have the skills to work across the wide field of HRM and progress to managerial and business partner positions in human resources or consultancy such as Director of Human Resources or Senior Consultant, or human resource research roles.
This course is for working professionals. That’s why we offer it in Intensive Mode. It’s an efficient and faster way to complete a postgraduate qualification with minimal impact on your professional and personal life. Units (subjects) are either delivered after work hours or on Fridays or Saturdays, and run throughout the year in six week teaching periods instead of the usual 12 week semesters. This means you can complete more units and graduate faster, or take breaks when you need to.
Course structure
To qualify for the award of Master of Human Resource Management (Advanced), students must complete 200 credit points comprising of
- 12 core units (162.5 credit points)
- 1 option unit (12.5 credit points)
- 2 Advanced, Applied Project or Study Tour units (25 credit points)
A student may only take out one masters award from a nested suite that contains two levels of masters.
Note: This course is subject to changes in units.
Units of study
Graduate Certificate level units
Students complete the following four core units (50 credit points)
HRM60018 Human Resource Fundamentals *
HRM60019 Work and Organisational Behaviour
ENT60009 Opportunity Discovery, Creativity and Design
Graduate Diploma level units
Students complete the following three core units (37.5 credit points)
HRM70012 Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
HRM70012 Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
Master level units
Students complete the following two core units (25 credit points)
Advanced level core units
Students complete the following two core units (50 credit points)
BUS80021 Business Research Thesis * (25 credit points)
Electives
Students must complete one unit from the following list: (12.5 credit points)
Students must complete two units from the following list/s (25 credit points)
Advanced electives
Applied Project units - may require a requisite unit/or an interview with the relevant Course Director
BUS80024 Innovation in Transport & Logistics
Study Tour electives options - discuss with Course Coordinator
INB70002 Business Innovation in Europe Study Tour
INB70004 Business Innovation in America Study Tour
INB70005 Business Innovation in Asia Study Tour
INB70013 Indigenous Study Tour: Supporting Economic Development
ORG80005 Strategic Leadership (Boston)
ORG80014 Ethical Leadership (Boston)
* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Course aims and objectives.
Aims and objectives
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- apply coherent and advanced knowledge of human resource management concepts in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking
- apply problem solving, design and decision making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
- communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use advanced tools and practices of human resource management within project work
- demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and a deep awareness of professional practices in a global and sustainable context
- apply human resource management fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a business model using appropriate human resource management methods and tools, applied in a variety of contexts
- apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence as preparation for research higher degrees
- reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2018 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2018 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
How do I pay my fees?
FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of one of the following:
- a recognised bachelor degree
- the Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management or Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management or Master of Human Resource Management*
* Students will not be required to complete units already completed.
Students can only take out one master’s award from a nested suite.