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University of Canberra

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Master of Human Resource Management

  • Masters (Coursework)

Nurture success through effective people management UC's Master of Human Resource Management is designed to prepare you for managerial positions requiring a comprehensive understanding of human resources, a crucial role within organisations.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
MGM201.1, 098212M

About this course

Nurture success through effective people management

UC's Master of Human Resource Management is designed to prepare you for managerial positions requiring a comprehensive understanding of human resources, a crucial role within organisations.

Whether you're already working in an HR field or considering a career in human resource management, you can build on your existing professional knowledge with a strong theoretical foundation, elevating your ability to use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve real-world problems.

Across the course, you'll acquire specialised skills in areas such as employee recruitment and selection, training and development and performance management. Additionally, this degree emphasises the importance of a strategic approach to effectively managing people in paid employment and fostering leadership development.

With UC's Master of Human Resource Management, you'll gain the expertise necessary to excel in HR management roles and contribute significantly to your personal and professional success.

Study locations

Canberra

What you will learn

  • learn about organisational behavioural principles, research methods and intervention strategies
  • gain practical skills and tools for day-to-day HR operations
  • understand what it takes to be an effective leader by assessing your own strengths, weaknesses, values, beliefs and leadership style
  • use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve problems
  • master and apply advanced quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods

Career pathways

The Human Resources field is broad and continuously evolving, offering a range of exciting roles across industries and sectors, including:
  • HR Officer or Manager
  • HR Director
  • HR Consultant
  • Talent Acquisition Manager
  • Training and Development Manager
  • Compensation and Benefits Manager
  • Employee Relations Manager
  • Organisational Development Specialist
  • HR Analytics Specialist
  • Diversity and Inclusion Manager
  • Change Management Consultant
  • HR Policy Advisor
  • Talent Management Specialist

Credit for prior study or work

A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:

University Of Canberra College

Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations (31405)

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at University of Canberra.
86.7%
Overall satisfaction
83.1%
Skill scale
77.4%
Teaching scale
93.2%
Employed full-time
$103.7k
Average salary