Queensland University of Technology
Master of Business (Human Resource Management)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Become a strategic HR leader by developing digital competencies and in-demand transferable skills in teamwork, effective communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, strategic planning, project management, research and conflict resolution.
Course overview
In this program, you'll delve into the essential concepts and theoretical foundations of talent management. You'll then apply these theories, models and practices to a real-world employment situation. Additionally, you'll collaborate with a team to assess the role of technology in managing talent effectively and efficiently.
As part of this program, you'll also learn to develop strategic human resource management policies for organisations and analyse, diagnose and provide recommendations for implementing organisational change. You will also acquire self-management knowledge and the skills for effective communication and the management of others to contribute to organisational performance.
Finally, through hands-on learning opportunities, you'll grow your coaching skills to become a well-versed coach. This will provide you with a deep understanding of how coaching contributes to leadership development and nurtures a coaching culture within an organisation. To support this journey, you'll join QUT's peer coaching program, which involves both coaching others and being coached by fellow students through coaching circles.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
The Master of Business is designed in three blocks of study (192 credit points):
- Foundation studies (48 credit points)
- Discipline studies (96 credit points)
- Complementary studies (48 credit points)
Unless otherwise indicated, each unit is worth 12 credit points.
Core units
Complete the following units:
- Employment Relations
- Organisational Behaviour: Transforming Self, Others and Organisations
- HRM Theory and Practice
- Business Intelligence
- Investigating Real-World Business Issues
- Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management
- Responsible Enterprise
- Coaching for Leadership Development
- Managing Talent
- Strategic HRM
- Innovation in Practice (24 CP)
Electives
Students must complete four complementary studies units.
Entry requirements
Two-year program
You must have a recognised bachelor's degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7-point scale).
1.5-year program
You must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher) in business or a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7-point scale).
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7-point scale), followed by at least seven years of full-time (or equivalent) work experience in business or a related discipline.
One-year program
You must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's honours degree in human resource management, industrial relations or psychology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7-point scale).
- A recognised bachelor's degree plus a graduate certificate both in human resource management, industrial relations or psychology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale).
- A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in human resource management, industrial relations or psychology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7-point scale).
- A recognised bachelor's degree in human resource management, industrial relations or psychology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale), followed by at least seven years of full-time (or equivalent) work experience in human resource management, industrial relations or psychology.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have completed the Graduate Certificate in Business (Human Resource Management), you may receive exemptions for up to 48 credit points.
Advanced standing may also be available to those who have, within the last five years:
- Studied a related postgraduate program at another institution.
- Gained professional work experience in a related field.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Upon completing QUT’s Master of Business (Human Resource Management), you’ll possess the knowledge and skills necessary to manage people in organisations in recruitment, performance and reward systems, employment relations and staff development.
Possible career opportunities for graduates include:
- Chief human resources officer
- Chief well-being officer
- Diversity and inclusion manager
- Employee experience specialist
- Human resource manager
- Human resource business partner
- Human resource director
- Innovation and change management specialist
- Learning and development manager
- Organisational development director
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative 2026 fee: $36,600 per year full-time for 96 credit points (domestic full-fee paying place)
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. QUT reviews fees annually. They may be subject to increases.
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.