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Charles Sturt University

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Master of Human Resource Management (with specialisations)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Shift your thinking and add value to your organisation with the Master of Human Resource Management (with specialisations) from Charles Sturt University. This online degree allows HR practitioners to sharpen their strategic, analytical, and practice-based skills, and is part of an articulated program of study.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 - 3 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$33,680 per year

About this course

Overview

Shift your thinking and add value to your organisation with the Master of Human Resource Management (with specialisations) from Charles Sturt University.

If you're an HR practitioner wishing to accelerate your career in a highly competitive marketplace, this online degree will allow you to sharpen your strategic, analytical and practice-based skills.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

  • Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management [Exit point only]
  • Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
Make a difference

At Charles Sturt you can create a world worth living in. Let's do it together.

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent). Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management on the basis of prior post-secondary study, professional attainment and/or work experience.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

A master's-level human resource qualification can be transformative in challenging and enhancing your personal and professional development. Charles Sturt University's Master of Human Resource Management (with specialisations) has a reputation for excellence in providing learning, professional and career development opportunities. Our graduates have moved into positions as diverse as human resource director, industrial relations manager, change manager, workforce consultant and organisational development manager. Your degree also prepares you to rise to the next level of management by helping you develop knowledge and skills to identify and solve complex problems, pursue a strategic approach to HR management practice, and implement effective solutions to achieve business goals.

Course structure

Course information

The course consists of eight core subjects, an opportunity to complete a specialisation, research option or electives.

Essential set (96 pts)Core subjects 64 Credit PointsCodeSubjectCredit PointsHRM502Human Resource Management8 credit ptsHRM528Strategic Human Resource Management8 credit ptsHRM550Evaluating Human Resources8 credit ptsINR517Legal Frameworks of Employment Relations8 credit ptsHRM514Cross Cultural and International HRM8 credit ptsHRM534Contemporary Issues in HRM8 credit ptsHRM563Organisational Development and Workforce Capabilities8 credit ptsMGT540Facilitating Change8 credit ptsSpecialisation 32 Credit Points

Select one specialisation from the following:

  • BP0001 Business Partnership 32 credit pts
  • CR0001 Conflict and Dispute Resolution 32 credit pts
  • DX0001 Data and Risk Management 32 credit pts
  • ER0001 Employment Relations 32 credit pts
  • MC0001 Management of Organisational Change 32 credit pts
Restricted electives 32 Credit Points

Select 32 points from the following: Restricted electives can also be chosen from any subjects listed in the specialisations

  • EMG506 Literature Review 16 credit pts
  • ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation for Business Intelligence 8 credit pts
  • ITC575 Foundations of Big Data Analytics 8 credit pts
  • MBA551 International Placement and Study Tour 8 credit pts
  • MGM501 Theory to Practice of Leadership 8 credit pts
  • MGM512 Transforming Services and Operations 8 credit pts
  • MGT501 Contemporary Management 8 credit pts
  • MGT536 The Leadership Experience 8 credit pts
  • MGT549 Toxic Leadership 8 credit pts
  • MGT552 Leadership and Social Impact 8 credit pts
  • MGT559 Contemporary Issues in Leadership 8 credit pts
  • MGT568 Difference and Leadership 8 credit pts
  • MGT569 The Leadership Challenge 8 credit pts
  • MGT579 Power and Leadership 8 credit pts
  • MGT598 Strategic Business Research 8 credit pts
  • MKT510 How and Why: Consumers and their Behaviour 8 credit pts
  • MKT525 Digital and Social Media Marketing 8 credit pts
  • MKT563 Big Data and Marketing Analytics 8 credit pts
  • MKT586 Agile Thinking For Marketers In a Disrupted World 8 credit pts
  • MKT587 A Deeper Dive Into Marketing Practice 8 credit pts
Research 32 Credit Points

Students interested in pursuing Doctoral-level studies on completion select the following:

  • MGT598 Strategic Business Research 8 credit pts
  • MGM513 Business Data Analytics and Storytelling 8 credit pts
  • EMG506 Literature Review 16 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Charles Sturt University.
81.7%
Overall satisfaction
77.4%
Skill scale
68.5%
Teaching scale
94.6%
Employed full-time
$111k
Average salary