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150 Point Master of Management (Human Resources)
Informal specialisationYear: 2018
150 Point Master of Management (Human Resources)
Contact information
Coordinator
Joeri Mol
Contact
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further information: mbs.unimelb.edu.au
Overview
The Master of Management (Human Resources) provides foundation training in business and economics, and specialist training in human resource management. The program covers a broad spectrum of management activities including all the key areas needed to become a successful manager and leader, such as: managing people; developing and implementing a strategic approach to managing an organisations human resources; motivating and rewarding employees; dealing with stakeholders and analysing data and developing HR policy and practice responses. The program is ideal for those seeking careers in general management, human resources or anyone whose current role requires enhanced managerial and leadership capabilities.
Intended learning outcomes
1. Learning Goal
Graduates of this degree will be adept at obtaining, analysing, synthesising and evaluating evidence in management decision making in an area of commerce specialisation.
Learning objectives to achieve this goal
On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:
- Describe and explain the body of knowledge, including recent developments, influencing markets and guiding the management of organisations;
- Evaluate the impact of a variety of cultural and environmental factors on the organisation and in the market; and
- Identify and apply methods for researching business related problems.
2. Learning Goal
Graduates of this degree will be strategic and critical thinkers in relation to business and commerce related issues and in developing solutions to problems in organisations and in society.
Learning objectives to achieve this goal
On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:
- Explain, critically analyse and reflect on factors that influence decision making in firms and the economy;
- Identify strategic issues and solutions in relation to economic problems and activity within firms;
- Apply knowledge of theory to analyse real and hypothetical problems in different markets both domestically and internationally; and
- Demonstrate creativity and initiative in the application of knowledge to problem solving and innovation.
3. Learning Goal
Graduates of this degree will be effective decision makers in business and commerce.
Learning objectives to achieve this goal
On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:
- Apply basic mathematical and/or statistical techniques to analyse business data;
- Apply research techniques to business related problems;
- Evaluate the applicability of various theories and techniques to business related problems;
- Employ a range of tools of analysis pertinent to the evaluation of evidence in business sector;
- Use evidenced-based research techniques to support decisions;
- Apply ethical principles and corporate governance strategies to address real world issues and problems;
- To demonstrate a capacity to successfully work independently with personal accountability; and
- Execute a project requiring research or real-world application.
4. Learning Goal
Graduates of this degree will be cognisant of the critical importance of human resources and its role in supporting and sustaining organisational performance.
Learning objectives to achieve this goal
On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:
- Understand and apply principles, theories and models pertaining to the human resources discipline;
- Link human resources to the overall strategy of the organisation;
- Critically analyse organisation based human resource problems and apply relevant models and theories to generate effective solutions; and
- Synthesise and apply strategic perspectives to human resources issues.
Last updated: 31 January 2025