University of Newcastle
Master of Business Administration and Master of Human Resource Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Combine advanced business leadership with strategic human resource management through on-campus learning, preparing to lead organisations by leading people effectively.
Course overview
The University of Newcastle's Master of Business Administration / Master of Human Resource Management combines advanced business leadership with specialised human resource management, preparing professionals to lead organisations while developing the strategic people capabilities that drive organisational success. Bringing together two complementary disciplines, the program explores how effective leadership, organisational strategy and contemporary people practices work together to support high-performing workplaces.
Throughout the course, students examine leadership, strategic management, corporate governance, organisational behaviour, finance and marketing alongside specialised studies in human resource management and strategy, organisational development, employment relations, negotiation and conflict resolution, and managing people in international contexts. The curriculum combines broad business knowledge with advanced human resource management practice, equipping graduates to address complex organisational and workforce challenges across a range of industries.
Available online and on campus, the program offers flexible study options for working professionals. The human resource management component is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI), and the program is delivered by the University of Newcastle's AACSB and EQUIS accredited Business School, providing recognition from nationally and internationally respected professional and business education bodies.
Key facts
What you will study
The MBA/Master of Human Resource Management requires students to successfully complete 160 units, comprised of:
- 130 units of core courses.
- 30 units of courses chosen from the course list.
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program:
- Organisational Behaviour and Design
- Marketing Management and Planning
- Employment Relations in Globalised Economies
- Managing Human Resources in International Organisations
- Human Resource Management
- Strategic Management
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Human Resource and Organisational Development
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Financial and Management Accounting
- Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
- Professional Practice in Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
- Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Entry into the program will be available for applicants who have one of the following:
- Bachelor's (Honours) degree or an equivalent or higher qualification.
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification, in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing or social science.
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent or higher qualification, not in a related field and one year of relevant organisational experience.
- At least seven years' relevant organisational experience, including two years in a management position.
- Successful completion of 75 per cent (30 units) of one of the following University of Newcastle programs:
- Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance
- Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Graduate Certificate in Marketing
- Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
Relevant organisational experience should be documented in a detailed CV and a Statement of Service from your employer confirming your role, duties and period of employment.
English language requirements
All applicants must demonstrate that they meet the university’s English proficiency requirement.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Contact the university for further information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have previously studied or have relevant work experience, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. If your application is successful, you can reduce the number of courses you need to study, saving you time and money. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcome
On successful completion of the program, students will have:
- Effective oral and written skills to communicate complex business management information to a variety of audiences.
Career outcomes
You will graduate with skills suited to diverse professional roles, including:
- Human Resource Advisor or Manager
- Learning and Development/Training and Development Advisor or Manager
- Employment Relations or Industrial Relations Manager
- Senior Union Official or Senior Employer Association Advisor
- Policy Advisor to Government Organisations
- Change Manager
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $32,560 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 80 units (normally eight courses) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary depending on:
- 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.