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Victoria University (VU)

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Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management

  • Masters (Coursework)

Become a leader in human-resource and industrial-relation management. This program is designed for people with relevant experience - letting you complete a masters degree in a shorter timeframe. These are highly sought-after skills, making this area an excellent career choice.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Course Code
BMIH, 083293F
Study Mode
In person
International Fees
$30,600 per year / $45,900 total

About this course

If you are passionate about supporting people in their work environment and want to progress to a challenging leadership role, this course will put you on track.

Our specialised masters teaches the latest theory in modern industrial-relations (IR) and human-resource (HR) management. These are highly sought-after skills, making this area an excellent career choice.

You'll graduate with skills that include:

  • mediation for workplace negotiations
  • managing human resources for performance
  • expertise on labour law, markets and institutions
  • IR conflict resolution.

This masters program is 1.5 years full time. We also offer a two-year Master of Business (Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management) for those without the experience needed for advanced standing.

Study locations

City Flinders

Career pathways

This course could lead to a career as one of the following:

  • human resource executive
  • employee relations manager
  • industrial relations manager
  • union official or representative.

You could find work in one of the following areas:

  • small or large businesses
  • banks
  • consultancies
  • local and national government.
Salaries

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Course structure

To attain the Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management, students will be required to complete 144 credit points (equivalent to 12 units) consisting of:

  • 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) core units:
  • 84 credit points (equivalent to 7 units) professional core units

Plus either / or
OPTION 1
12 credit points (equivalent to 1 unit) capstone unit; and,
24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) elective units. Students to select from any postgraduate units across the University (subject to availability).
OPTION 2
12 credit points (equivalent to 1 unit) research proposal unit; and,
24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) minor thesis unit.

Credit for prior study or work

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.