University of Newcastle
Master of Business Administration and Master of Human Resource Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Develop skills and strategies to manage people, workforces, workplace conflict and other organisational challenges.
Course overview
This combined degree program allows students to undertake studies in the more general business disciplines of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) while also studying the specific human resources management courses of the Master of Human Resource Management.
The MBA program is designed to provide students with a range of analytical, strategic and leadership skills which will prepare them for increasingly competitive careers in business management in the corporate and public sectors. The program offers a grounding in fundamental business areas such as accounting, finance, organisational behaviour, economics, marketing and management. Analytic and problem-solving skills are emphasised through an applied understanding of the theoretical framework within which today’s managers must operate, as well as the acquisition of practical skills in teamwork, writing, presentation and time management. The ability to cope with rapid organisational and technological change is developed through an understanding of organisational behaviour, information systems and organisational change and development.
The Master of Human Resource Management program is designed for students with little or no background in the discipline or those wishing to upgrade their existing knowledge in the field. No prior knowledge is assumed. The program offers courses in the three disciplines of human resource management, industrial relations, and organisational change and development.
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 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
The University of Newcastle wants to help you fast track your degree and recognising your prior study is just one way they can do that. 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
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
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.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2025 :$31,440 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full-year full-time load (80 units).
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per trimester.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
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 course.