Overview
Develop expertise in human resources and advance your career with the Master of Human Resource Management at Victoria University.
Organisational success is dependent on recruiting the right people and creating a culture and a climate in which people can perform to the highest levels.
If you are passionate about supporting people in their work environment, our masters degree in human resource management will give you the strategies and expertise to achieve your goals.
This specialised business course teaches the latest concepts and issues in human-resource (HR) management. These are highly sought-after skills that can help you progress into challenging leadership and management roles.
Throughout this HR management course, you will gain expertise in various topics from our industry-connected and experienced instructors.
These include:
- contemporary employment systems
- law of employment
- industrial relations
- strategic human resource management
- performance management
- rewards
- managing workplace conflict.
Develop an in-demand skillset
HR managers' employment prospects are expected to increase over the next few years (Labour Market Insights).
You will graduate with skills in industrial relations, for which there is high demand. Project consultants, advisers, and IR and employee-relations specialists top the list of in-demand roles in Australia’s HR sector.
Typical work undertaken by HR managers includes the following:
- working on HR management strategies to meet business needs
- supporting employees' professional development
- overseeing performance-management systems
- negotiating with unions and employees
- monitoring employment costs and productivity levels.
Build your skills in the industry
As part of your study, you will have the opportunity to put theory into practice in the workplace, delivering genuine recommendations within a business setting.
Drawing on your study to apply a managerial perspective, you will analyse and solve an authentic business problem, and address real issues faced in organisations.
This work experience is invaluable when applying for jobs, and stepping into a new role and a new career.
Fast-track your degree
If you have an Australian bachelor degree in human resources, business (or similar discipline), you may be eligible for an exemption of 48 credit points of study.
If you receive 48 credit points for previous study, you may be able to qualify with a masters in 1.5 years, enabling you to launch your professional HRM career sooner.
Study in convenient 8-week blocks
Following the overwhelming success of the revolutionary VU Block Model with undergraduate students, we rolled out the Block Model to our postgraduate courses.
This course is delivered in an eight-week mode, which means you study two units (subjects) at a time over eight weeks (or one unit at a time over eight weeks for part-time study), rather than juggling several units at once. And with its focused timetables and smaller, collaborative classes, VU’s Block Model gives you more time to connect with your peers, lecturers and industry partners, helping you build strong professional networks.
The VU Block Model has improved our student results and engagement, and has won multiple international awards for innovation and excellence.
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Careers
You will graduate with skills that could lead to positions such as:
- human resource executive
- employee relations manager
- industrial relations manager
- union official or representative
- project consultants
- industrial relations and employee-relations specialists.
Course structure
To attain the Master of Human Resource Management, students will be required to complete 192 credit points consisting of:
- 48 credit points college core units
- 96 credit points professional core units
- 12 credit points BMO5501 Business Ethics and Sustainability; and,
- 12 credit points BMO7006 Applied Business Project (Capstone); and,
- 24 credit points elective units. Please check any pre-requisite requirements prior to enrolling.
Course structure and units
College Core Units
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- Unit code
- BAO6504
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BEO6000
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BEO6600
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BMO6506
- Credits
- 12
Professional Core Units
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- Unit code
- BLO5513
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BMO5544
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BMO5564
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BMO5567
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BMO5572
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BMO6511
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BMO6624
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BMO6625
- Credits
- 12
Core Units
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- Unit code
- BMO5501
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BMO7006
- Credits
- 12
24 credit points elective units
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
| 1. | Critically reflect upon theoretical approaches and analyse their application to achieve effective HR strategies; | ||
| 2. | Justify and interpret theoretical propositions and related bodies of knowledge to critically evaluate the resolution of business problems and recommend actions relevant to HR in contemporary business, industry and community settings; | ||
| 3. | Adapt cross disciplinary knowledge to HR-related decision making with creativity for emerging contexts; | ||
| 4. | Exhibit accountability in autonomous and collaborative judgements and innovative strategic thinking in response to contemporary and future professional HR challenges; | ||
| 5. | Formulate, implement and evaluate industry-specific investigations to resolve complex professional problems and inform HR decision making; | ||
| 6. | Articulate effectively with specialist and non- specialist audiences including multi-disciplinary teams, diverse cultural communities and business and other professional organisations; | ||
| 7. | Exemplify initiative and inspirational leadership in a dynamic 21st century work environment, acting consistently, ethically and socially responsibly; and, | ||
| 8. | Evaluate and execute an evidence-based capstone experience linked to contemporary HR practices to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at abstract and practical levels. |
What's a unit?
A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.
Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take and optional elective units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.
Credits
Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.
Admission & pathways
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.
Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.
Entry requirements
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
OR
Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline
PLUS
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)
Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.
Pathways from VU courses
There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.
Find out more about pathways and credits.
Credit for skills and past study
Advanced standing: Applicants with an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher, in a similar discipline may be eligible for an exemption of 48 credit points of study.
Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.
If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.
Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.
How to apply
We are currently accepting international applications, and we welcome you to apply for this course.
Click 'apply' to begin, and we will guide you through the application process.
If you have questions, please get in touch:
- Phone: +61 3 9199 1164
- Email: [email protected]
- Online: enquiry form
Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students. Fees are accurate at the time of viewing and will be subject to annual increases. Some courses require students to purchase equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above – check your Letter of Offer for an estimate on non-tuition-fee-related expenses.
VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.
