University of South Australia
Master of Management (Human Resource Management)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Learn contemporary management skills and study areas such as strategic management and human resources.
Course overview
Gain the confidence to manage organisations and achieve business objectives in an efficient and effective manner when you study the Master of Management (Human Resource Management).
You will be immersed in real-world challenges and have access to industry placements, overseas study tours and elective courses to suit your personal and professional development needs. During your studies, you will develop an advanced understanding of business and management and graduate with the capabilities to be a successful leader and decision-maker in any business setting.
Key facts
What you will study
The Master of Management (Human Resource Management) comprises 12 courses. You will complete four core courses, six specialisation courses and two business electives.
Complete the following courses:
Program core courses
- Fundamentals of Data Analytics for Business
- Business Ethics
- People, Leadership and Performance
- Strategic Concepts
Human Resource Management Specialisation
- Talent Acquisition and Development
- Managing Employee Performance and Rewards
- People Analytics
- Strategic Management of Human Resources
- Managing the Global Workforce
- Specialisation elective
Electives
- Two business electives
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have one of the following:
- A completed bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.
- A completed bachelor's degree which includes a major in business, commerce, marketing or management.
- A completed graduate certificate or higher qualification in a business-related discipline from a recognised higher education institution.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit transfer (study credit) is the formal recognition of your prior learning and previous work/life experience. It can be granted for specific courses (subjects) or for a block of courses where your previous qualification or experience has equivalent learning.
So, what counts as prior learning? It can be from one of the following providers:
- Recognised higher education provider.
- TAFE or other recognised VET provider.
- Professional body, enterprise, private educational institution, or other similar body.
- Work experience.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
You will graduate equipped to be a leader and decision-maker, ready to operate at senior levels of an organisation in roles such as:
- Chief HR officer
- Human resources manager
- People and culture manager
- Training and development manager
- Work, health and safety manager
- Employment relations manager
- Change management consultant
Fees and FEE-HELP
Annual fee in 2025: $34,200 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The fee is based on 1.0 EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Study Load).
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per year.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- 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.