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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

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Master of Business (Human Resource Management)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
085448J
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Highlights
  • This 2 year program can be completed in 1.5 years if you have a bachelor degree in business or a related field. See entry requirements for details.
  • Hone your analytical, decision-making, communication and problem solving skills to advance your career
  • Study consulting and change management, leadership and executive coaching, managing high-performance organisations
  • Prepare yourself for a career as a human resources assistant, officer, manager or director in corporate, private and public institutions
  • Your knowledge and research skills are developed throughout the course and taken to an advanced level in the capstone unit where you will learn the process of how to deal with the problems typically faced by professional advisors and consultants
  • Graduates can apply for graduate membership with the Australian Human Resources Institute
  • QUT's Business School has been ranked number 1 in Queensland and number 3 in Australia for postgraduate studies in AFR's BOSS Best Business School 2022 rankings
  • Find out more at our upcoming Master of Business information evening event.
Highlights
  • This 2 year program can be completed in 1.5 years if you have a bachelor degree in business or a related field. See entry requirements for details.
  • Hone your analytical, decision-making, communication and problem solving skills to advance your career
  • Study consulting and change management, leadership and executive coaching, managing high-performance organisations
  • Prepare yourself for a career as a human resources assistant, officer, manager or director in corporate, private and public institutions
  • Your knowledge and research skills are developed throughout the course and taken to an advanced level in the capstone unit where you will learn the process of how to deal with the problems typically faced by professional advisors and consultants.
  • Graduates can apply for graduate membership with the Australian Human Resources Institute
  • QUT's Business School has been ranked number 1 in Queensland and number 3 in Australia for postgraduate studies in AFR's BOSS Best Business School 2022 rankings
  • Find out more at our upcoming Master of Business information evening event.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements 2 year program

You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

1.5 year program

You must have one of:

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in business or a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by at least seven years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in business or a related discipline.

1 year program

You must have one of:

  • A recognised bachelor honours degree in human resource management industrial relations or psychology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or

  • A recognised bachelor degree plus graduate certificate both in human resource management industrial relations or psychology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or

  • A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in human resource management industrial relations or psychology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or

  • A recognised bachelor degree in human resource management industrial relations or psychology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by at least seven years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in human resource management industrial relations or psychology.

Academic entry requirements

As part of QUT's application for admission process you will be automatically assessed for the 1.5 year program. If you wish to be considered for the 2 year program only please indicate this on your application form.

Master of Business - 1.5 year program

  • A completed recognised bachelor degree in business or related field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
  • A completed recognised bachelor degree in human resource management with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

Master of Business - 2 year program

  • A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
Pathway

Graduate Certificate in Business and Communication: Applicants with an overall IELTS score of 6 (Reading and Writing no less than 5.5 and no other sub-score below 5) (or accepted equivalent) may be considered for the Graduate Certificate / Masters pathway.

Study locations

Gardens Point

What you will learn

It is an exciting time to be a human resource management professional. New technologies changing economic conditions increasing workforce diversity and an emphasis on work-life balance are all contributing to a profound evolution in the nature of work and the challenges of managing contemporary organisations.

QUT's human resource management program is designed to increase the skills of both specialists and line managers and to meet the individual learning goals and career aspirations of each student. The program provides flexibility for the busy professional to complete the degree part-time focusing on real-world work issues of personal relevance. Full-time students with little work experience will also have flexibility to complete the degree with applications that suit their own career goals.

QUT's Master of Business has been redesigned to ensure it meets the new quality assurance standards set by the Australian Qualifications Framework for masters by coursework programs. The learning outcomes of the course have been refreshed to provide you with a more engaging and real world learning experience.

Flexible delivery

Units in this postgraduate program are delivered using a mix of face-to-face online and blended learning technologies. Flexible study options include weekly sessions block delivery days projects and online-supported delivery. All course materials are placed online including course lecture materials practical session guides readings and help guides.

Business advantage

The QUT Business School's Business Advantage program is a free program offered to all business students. It can help you develop skills through interaction discussion cooperation and debate with other students and leaders from business government education and community sectors. The program includes: guest presentations from inspiring industry community and university leaders; sessions focused on specific social and professional skills; challenging interaction aimed at developing skills through new experiences; and provides a certificate of completion for you to include in your resume or portfolio. Not only does this program offer you excellent networking opportunities but also the opportunity to gain highly relevant experiences and skills that you can apply throughout your career.

Career pathways

Careers and outcomes

Generalist positions include human resources assistant officer manager or director and these may be located in corporate and private firms as well as public institutions. Specialist positions may include those involved with employment relations recruitment and placement consulting training and development specialists management and executive coaching as well as consulting careers.

Professional recognition

As an Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) accredited program graduates are eligible for AHRI membership. Graduate AHRI members have access to resources development programs and networking opportunities to build a successful HR career.

Early exit

Students may exit from the Master of Business (BS11) at the following stages once those particular course requirements have been met:

  • Graduate Diploma of Business (BS79) (Study Area A)
  • Graduate Certificate in Business (BS39) (Study Area A).
Possible careers
  • Human resource developer
  • Human resource manager

Course structure

The Master of Business is designed in three blocks of study:

1. Foundation studies (48 credit points)
2. Discipline studies (96 credit points)
3. Complementary studies (48 credit points)

Students with an undergraduate degree that is not in Business or a related field of study will undertake 192 credit points of study commencing with Foundation studies.

Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Business or related field of study with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) will undertake 144 credit points of study in their course.

The enrolment program students will undertake will depend on their prior study:

* Undergraduate degree in the same discipline as their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Discipline studies block.

* Undergraduate Business degree in a different discipline to their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Foundation studies block.

Students will be able to access course progression advice from the QUT Business School Student Service Centre.

The Master of Business is designed in three blocks of study:

1. Foundation studies (48 credit points)
2. Discipline studies (96 credit points)
3. Complementary studies (48 credit points)

Students with an undergraduate degree that is not in Business or a related field of study will undertake 192 credit points of study commencing with Foundation studies.

Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Business or related field of study with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) will undertake 144 credit points of study in their course.

The enrolment program students will undertake will depend on their prior study:

* Undergraduate degree in the same discipline as their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Discipline studies block.

* Undergraduate Business degree in a different discipline to their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Foundation studies block.

Students will be able to access course progression advice from the QUT Business School Student Service Centre.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at QUT (Queensland University of Technology).
87%
Overall satisfaction
81.8%
Skill scale
77.4%
Teaching scale
91.4%
Employed full-time
$115k
Average salary