Adelaide University
Master of Business Administration Specialising in Human Resource Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Learn how to be a global business leader, ready to adapt to an ever-changing business landscape.
Course overview
The specialisation in Human Resource Management equips individuals with the skills to effectively manage global teams while enhancing problem-solving, leadership and people-management skills. In just 1.5 years, participants will gain the expertise needed to drive business success through strategic human resource initiatives. This dynamic degree program also prepares graduates for various business development roles, ensuring adaptability in an ever-evolving marketplace.
For those motivated to drive innovative solutions, lead dynamic teams and deliver exceptional results amid disruptive change and global uncertainty, Adelaide University’s MBA program offers a compelling opportunity.
Key facts
August, 2026
What you will study
Students must complete 72 units comprising:
- 42 units for all core courses
- 18 units for all specialisation courses
- 12 units for program electives
Each course is worth six units.
Complete 42 units for all of the following:
- Metrics: Finance and Accounting
- Leadership: Self and Others
- Strategy
- Sustainability, Risk and Governance
- People
- Problem Solving
- Value: Marketing
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved both of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
Undergraduate or higher qualifications
- A completed bachelor's (AQF level 7) or bachelor's honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution;
Professional experience
- A minimum of three years of full-time (or equivalent) professional experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
You’ll learn about leadership, inclusivity, value creation, sustainability, strategy and ethics. You’ll also study topics specific to your major in human resource management, including leading change, employment relations and workforce capabilities.
Career outcomes
As an MBA graduate specialising in Human Resource Management, you could work in various roles and industries. You might discover and onboard top-tier talent for a global company. You could work as a development consultant, helping improve company performance. Perhaps your focus will be championing employee growth and wellbeing.
Some career paths you could pursue include:
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
- HR Business Partner
- Employee Relations Manager
- Learning and Development Coordinator
- Compensation and Benefits Analyst
- Training and Development Manager
- Diversity and Inclusion Officer
- CEO
- Board Director
- Entrepreneur
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $52,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 48 units (normally eight courses) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university program.