University of Southern Queensland
Master of Business (Human Resource Leadership)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Learn to identify trends that impact the efforts of an organisation’s workforce and strategise solutions in response to dynamic organisational challenges.
Course overview
An efficient and successful business depends on the effective management of the team upon which the business is built. Learn how to optimise and enhance every employee’s capability, so organisations can remain strong in their competitive spaces. It is through strategic approaches to performance management and people development that organisations are more able to retain employees, compete and be successful in a sustainable way.
The Human Resource Leadership specialisation is designed to align with the latest research and industry knowledge on what is expected of HR practitioners from a client and team perspective.
Develop skills to deliver sustainable people and culture strategies that contribute value to the organisation's missions and goals, as well as to people who work for the organisation.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
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What you will study
The Master of Business is comprised of 16 units. All students must complete:
- Four core courses
- Four foundation courses
- Eight discipline study units in an advanced specialisation
- Harnessing Human Capabilities for the Future of Work
- Strategy, Innovation and Business Research
- Data and Decision Making
- The Ready Business Professional
Entry requirements
To be considered for admission into this course, you will need to have one of the following qualifications:
- Completion of an approved bachelor's degree in the area of business, or equivalent.
- Equivalent minimum of three years of professional work experience (at Skill level 1 -3).
English language requirements
You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.
If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study the English for Academic Purposes EAP3 pathway program through the Union Institute of Language (UIL).
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates will be qualified for careers across a range of industries, as effective HR management is essential in every sector. Roles may be include:
- Human resource manager
- Corporate services manager
- Policy and planning manager
- Company secretary
- Human resource adviser
- Management consultant
- Careers counsellor
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Influence organisational adaptability by researching and designing solutions to dynamic issues and changing landscapes by applying a synthesis of established theories and complex specialist knowledge in collaborative teams.
- Master complex informational inputs from a variety of sources and stakeholders to ensure that the interests of others (including organisational, cultural/societal and environmental) and professional responsibilities are considered and addressed.
- Leverage and integrate the availability of digital technologies and automation relevant in the domain of specialist expertise to drive current and future business performance.
- Communicate specialist knowledge and expert judgements to both specialist and non-specialist audiences to build professional credibility and influence.
- Exercise a growth mindset using independent critical and reflective thinking and self-directed learning to operate as an adaptive and ethical professional.
- Cultivate a professional identity and career trajectory by exhibiting the human capabilities, research skills and knowledge demanded by modern organisations.
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $31,760 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $16,992 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied.
- 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.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per courses you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.