Master of Human Resource Management

Masters (Coursework)

This course develops excellence in people management, to enhance the ability of leaders and managers to make meaningful contributions to organisational success.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Course Code

L75, 079123C

Domestic Fees

$28,450 per year / $56,900 total

International Fees

$36,150 per year / $72,300 total

About this course

This course develops excellence in people management, to enhance the ability of leaders and managers to make meaningful contributions to organisational success.

It provides students with the ability to respond to people management challenges within contemporary organisations, and develop skills in communication, teamwork, critical thinking and problem-solving.

This coursework degree will ensure graduates are business-driven HR professionals, with expertise in people management.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

All applicants are required to meet the published entry requirements. Alternatively applicants may apply with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management. Successful applicants with a Graduate Certificate qualification or higher in Human Resource Management, Management, Industrial Relations, Employment Relations, or Business Administration may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning.

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Study locations

Joondalup

What you will learn

Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic human resource management problems.
Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
Demonstrate mastery of a global body of human resource management knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and methods.
Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.
Justify decisions and judgements that address a complex human resource management issue considering the ethical and social consequences.

Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic human resource management problems.
Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
Demonstrate mastery of a global body of human resource management knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and methods.
Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.
Justify decisions and judgements that address a complex human resource management issue considering the ethical and social consequences.

Career pathways

Potential career opportunities exist for graduates in the fields of human resource management, employment relations, recruitment, talent management, organisational development and more.

Possible future job titles

Human Resource Manager, Human Resource Director, Employment Relations Manager, Workplace Relations Manager, Recruitment Consultant, Talent Manager, HR Officer, Talent Acquisition Health and Safety Coordinator, Director of People and Culture

Similar courses to consider

Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management
Graduate Certificate of People and Culture
Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
Students interested in completing a PhD in Human Resource Management should consider the Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated).

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).

85.8%

Overall satisfaction

84.7%

Skill scale

75.7%

Teaching scale

82.4%

Employed full-time

$99.8k

Average salary

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