Master of Human Resource Management (with specialisations)

Charles Sturt University's Master of Human Resource Management (with specialisations) provides the breadth and depth of HR knowledge that contemporary professionals require, presenting the latest in HR management best practice to deliver benefits for individuals and organisations. Gain skills to progress your career and become an asset to your workplace as you apply your advanced knowledge and capabilities.

Choose one of five specialisations: Business Partnership, Conflict and Dispute Resolution, Employment Relations, Data and Risk Management or Management of Organisational Change.

Shift your thinking and add value to your organisation with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) accredited Master of Human Resource Management (with specialisations) from Charles Sturt University.

Recommended study pattern

Master degree

The course consists of the Graduate Certificate and the Graduate Diploma, and an additional four subjects (or 32 credit points equivalent). These four subjects provide students with the option of specialising in a particular area, or completing subjects across a range of specialisations. Additional electives (non specialisation) are also offered in order to provide students with a broad range of HR related subjects.

Core subjects

Group A:

HRM502 Human Resource Management

HRM528 Strategic Human Resource Management

HRM550 Evaluating Human Resources

INR517 Legal Frameworks of Employment Relations

Upon completion of the above four subjects specified for the Graduate Certificate, students may elect to exit from the Master degree and graduate with the award Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management. Students taking an exit award may also continue studying towards the Graduate Diploma and/or Masters in HRM.

Group B:

HRM514 Cross Cultural & International HRM

HRM534 Contemporary Issues in HRM (Capstone)

HRM563 Organisational Development and Workforce Capabilities

MGT540 Facilitating Change

Students who have completed the eight subjects specified for completion of the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma may elect to exit from the Master degree and graduate with the award Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management. Students taking an exit award may also continue studying towards the Masters in HRM

Specialisations

Management of Organisational Change

Complete 4 subjects from:

HRM531 Organisational Politics

HRM552 Organisational Behaviour

MGM509 Implementing Change 

MGT553 Project Management 

MGT583 Managing for Sustainability

MGT584 Leadership in Teams

Students who complete this specialisation graduate with the award Master of Human Resource Management (Management of Organisational Change).

Employment Relations

Complete 4 subjects from:

INR501 Industrial Relations in Context

INR502 Contemporary Issues in Industrial Relations

INR503 Industrial Relations Practice

HRM545 Skills of Conflict Resolution

HRM560 Training, Design and Development

LAW515 Law of Employment

Students who complete this specialisation graduate with the award Master of Human Resource Management (Employment Relations).

Conflict and Dispute Resolution

Complete 4 subjects from:

HRM512 Values & Conflict in Organisations

HRM540 Theory of Conflict Resolution

HRM545 Skills of Conflict Resolution

LAW516 Dispute Resolution: Methods and Results

LAW517 Mediation: Processes and Uses

LAW519 Negotiation Skills

Students who complete this specialisation graduate with the award Master of Human Resource Management (Conflict and Dispute Resolution).

Business Partnership

Complete 4 subjects from:

ACG515 Accounting For Strategic Decision Making

ECO511 Economics for Business

FIN516 Corporate Finance

MGT510 Strategy and Planning

MGT547 Ethics of Corporate Governance

MKT501 Marketing for Managers

Students who complete this specialisation graduate with the award Master of Human Resource Management (Business Partnership).

Data and Risk Management

Complete 4 subjects from:

MGM513 Business Data Analytics and Storytelling

MGT580 Forecasting and Risk Assessment

MGT510 Strategy and Planning

MGT547 Ethics of Corporate Governance

INF461 An Introduction to Data Management, Governance, Standards & Ethics

INF463 Introduction to Data Tools and Analytics

Students who complete this specialisation graduate with the award Master of Human Resource Management (Data and Risk Management).

Restricted Electives

Students who choose not to complete a specialisation can choose four subjects (or 32 points equivalent) from:

• any subjects listed in the specialisations, and / or
• any subjects listed below

EMG506 Literature Review

ITC516 Data Mining and Visualisation for Business Intelligence

ITC575 Foundations of Big Data Analytics

MBA551 International Placement and Study Tour

MGM501 Theory to Practice of Leadership

MGM512 Transforming Services and Operations

MGT501 Contemporary Management

MGT536 The Leadership Experience

MGT549 Toxic Leadership

MGT552 Leadership and Social Impact

MGT559 Contemporary Issues in Leadership

MGT568 Difference and Leadership

MGT569 The Leadership Challenge

MGT579 Power and Leadership

MGT598 Strategic Business Research

MKT510 How and Why: Consumers and their Behaviour

MKT525 Digital & Social Media Marketing

MKT563 Big Data and Marketing Analytics

MKT586 Agile Thinking for Marketers in a Disrupted World

MKT587 A Deeper Dive into Marketing Practice

Upon satisfactory completion of the required twelve subjects, students graduate with the award Master of Human Resource Management

Research Stream (NOT a specialisation)

Students who are interested in pursuing Doctoral-level studies on completion of their MHRM are recommended to select the following subjects as their restricted electives:

MGT598 Strategic Business Research

MGM513 Business Data Analytics and Storytelling

EMG506 Literature Review (16 points delivered over 2 sessions)

Award requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

Master of Human Resource Management (with specialisations)

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 96 points.

Exit points

You may choose to exit the Master of Human Resource Management (with specialisations) with either a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management after completion of four core subjects, or a Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management after the completion of eight specified subjects.

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Indicative total fee $48,600

The amounts shown here are 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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Master of Human Resource Management (with specialisations)

An undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent). 

Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management on the basis of prior post secondary study, professional attainment and/or work experience. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master Human Resource Management and receive credit for applicable subjects.

If you’ve studied before, you may be able to fast-track your postgraduate degree with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, you could be awarded credit for your postgraduate degree. Get in touch to see if you’re eligible for credit based on your previous qualifications or industry experience.

Master of Human Resource Management (with specialisations)

Students who enter the Master HRM with the AHRI Professional Diploma/Practising Certification Program will be awarded 4 subject credits.

Standard Charles Sturt University Credit Policy applies.