Western Sydney University
Master of Human Resource Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Master's
Acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding of the challenges of managing people strategically in complex and turbulent environments.
Course overview
The Master of Human Resource Management equips graduates with the ability to analyse and address a changing business environment, appropriate for careers in Australia and internationally.
Key functional areas are considered within a strategic and contextualised framework, with an underlying objective of searching for ways to strengthen organisations for all stakeholders.
Key facts
What you will study
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points which includes eight core subjects:
- Applied Project (Human Resources and Management)
- Developing Human Capital and Organisational Capability
- Diversity, Labour Markets and Workforce Planning
- Employment Relations Professional Practice
- Financial Reports for Decision Making
- Industrial Relations and Workplace Change
- Reward Management
- Strategic Employment Relations
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Successfully completed a graduate certificate, or higher, in a business discipline.
- Successfully completed an undergraduate degree in a business discipline (specifically human resource management, human resource development, industrial relations, employment relations, organisational development or related discipline) with a GPA of 5.0 or WAM (Weighted Average Mark) of 65+ (if provided on the academic record).
- Successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline and a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience in roles facilitating human resource management, organisational development and training, and employment relations, or in related roles.
- Successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline and a minimum of five years of general work experience in human resource management, organisational development and training, and employment relations, or in related roles.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
English language requirements
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English.
Contact the university for further information about English language requirements.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:
- Human resource manager
- Human resource administration within private enterprise
- Human resource planning with a government agency
- Industrial relations manager
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $35,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- 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.