Master of Management (Human Resources)

Course overview

Overview

1.5-year option available for students with prior business study

Help organisations make the most of their people

Work in the people side of business with a Master of Management (Human Resources) at Melbourne Business School (MBS). Become an expert in people management, strategy, culture, and performance, while also developing strong foundational business knowledge. Gain valuable experience and practical skills with a real-life consulting and internship opportunities and case competitions. Graduate with the knowledge and experience employers are looking for.

Key features

1. Industry accredited. Graduate with a Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) accredited qualification.
2. Ideal for business and non-business backgrounds. Open to students from all backgrounds, with a 1.5-year option available if you have studied business before.
3. Road test your new skills in industry. Complete a consulting subject in Australia or overseas and complete an internship to build skills, connections, and experience.

Why study human resources at Melbourne?

Undertake foundational training in business and economics, and specialist training in human resource management. The program covers a broad spectrum of management activities including all the key areas needed to become a successful manager and leader.

1. Human resources with business essentials: You'll build a strong foundation in disciplines like accounting, finance, and management - ideal for students who haven't studied business before. (Course credit is available for student with a business background.)
2. Connect with industry: Complete an internship or a consulting subject in Melbourne, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur or London, plus get involved in our range of practical experience opportunities such as, Case Competitions and Practicum consulting subjects (in Melbourne or abroad).
3. Study in a course with industry recognition: The Master of Management (HR) is accredited by the Society of Human Resource Management(SHRM) and the Australian HR Institute (AHRI).
4. Learn from experts. Hear from industry-leaders in guest lectures and learn from experts with international human resources research profiles.
5. Leading reputation with a global network: Melbourne is consistently ranked among the world's top universities for Business and Management and has over 60,000 business alumni in over 100 countries, ensuring that you join a valuable network of peers from all business disciplines right from day one.

• Work in the people side of business with a Master of Management (Human Resources) at Melbourne Business School (MBS). Become an expert in people management, strategy, culture, and performance, while also developing strong foundational business knowledge.
• Gain valuable experience and practical skills with real-life consulting and internship opportunities and case competitions.
• Graduate with the knowledge and experience employers are looking for.