斯威本科技大学

The Master of Human Resource Management will equip you with the core capabilities required to lead people effectively in a rapidly changing business environment.

You’ll become adept at using HR systems and learn how to drive successful future business strategies that embrace the radical, emerging shifts in the way we work.

Building a team with the right people is critical to the success of any business. This program is co-created with industry partners, Siemens and Medibank, so in addition to academic learning and grounding in legal and regulatory frameworks, you’ll develop practical skills, be inspired by industry-relevant insights and deepen your industry knowledge. You’ll learn from practicing professionals, including site visits and discussions with managers of specialist HR areas.

Choose from a wide range of AGSE electives or complete a related business specialisation such as business analytics, international business, project management, supply chain innovation, or research.

The Master of Human Resource Management is professionally accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

Depending on prior learning and experience, you may complete the Master in one year, 18 months or two years.

Career opportunities

The Master of Human Resource Management is for those looking to pursue senior level careers in the areas of: Human Resources, People Development, Change Management, Organisational Development, Diversity, Training and Development, and Talent Management. The course will help you progress your career to managerial and business partner positions in human resources and consultancy, such as Director of Human Resources or Senior Consultant.

Aims and objectives

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to: apply coherent and advanced knowledge of human resource management concepts in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking; apply problem solving, design and decision making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence; communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a team; demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and a deep awareness of professional practices in a global and sustainable context; apply human resource management fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a business model using appropriate human resource management methods and tools, applied in a variety of contexts; reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning; apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence.