Master of Human Resource Management

1. Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic human resource management problems.
2. Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
3. Demonstrate mastery of a global body of human resource management knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and methods.
4. Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.
5. Justify decisions and judgements that address a complex human resource management issue considering the ethical and social consequences.

This course develops excellence in people management, to enhance the ability of leaders and managers to make meaningful contributions to organisational success.

It provides students with the ability to respond to people management challenges within contemporary organisations, and develop skills in communication, teamwork, critical thinking and problem-solving. This coursework degree will ensure graduates are business-driven HR professionals, with expertise in people management.

Award requirements

Students must complete 12 units

• FBL5010   Managing People and Organisations
• MAN5730   HRM Fundamentals
• Plus one unit from:
  • FBL5020   Marketing Leadership
  • FBL5030   Fundamentals of Value Creation in Business
  • MAN5901   Information Systems Challenges in Management
• MAN6702   Attracting and Retaining People
• MAN6704   Managing and Rewarding Employee Performance
• MAN6708   Managing Employment Relations
• MAN6706   Developing Individuals, Leaders and Organisations
• OHS6205   Health, Safety and Workplace Environment
• Plus 1 unit from:
  • BUS6900   Management Practicum
  • MAN6925   Project Management
  • MBA6090   Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity
  • MBA6150   Working Across Cultures
• MAN6712   Connecting Strategy and HRM
• MAN6714   Current Issues in Human Resource Management
• MAN6720   Managing Change

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Indicative total fee $24,100

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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All applicants are required to have an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in a discipline other than Human Resource Management, or an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can apply with equivalent prior learning, including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

If you're applying for a course and have previous study or professional experience, you may be eligible for what we call 'advanced standing'.

For more information and to apply please go to https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry/advanced-standing