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 programYou 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.
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.
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
Master of Business - 2 year program
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.
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.
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.
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.
Students may exit from the Master of Business (BS11) at the following stages once those particular course requirements have been met:
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.