Master of Management (Human Resources) (MC-MGMTHRE)

Overview

Entry requirements

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

• an undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent; and
• a personal statement outlining why they wish to be considered for the course.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• prior academic performance (in previous intakes, a University of Melbourne equivalent 70 weighted average mark has been competitive);
• the personal statement; and
• an interview or any other evidence required by the Committee (if required).

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Admission and Selection into Course Policy

4. The minimum English language requirements for this course are Band 6.5.

Notes:

1. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in a business/commerce or related discipline, or with a degree in any discipline with appropriate business breadth or minor, may be awarded up to 50 points of credit.
2. Students who discontinue from the Master of Management (including any of its named streams) but have successfully completed the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Management or the Graduate Diploma in Management will be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Management or the Graduate Diploma in Management, respectively, as an exit award.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The Faculty of Business and Economics welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and Faculty policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the Faculty’s programs.

The BCom and Masters degrees of the Faculty of Business and Economics equip graduates with the knowledge and technical skills necessary to understand and participate in the modern business world. The degrees include the following academic requirements for study:

(1) The ability to explain and evaluate concepts, theories, institutional arrangements and operations of modern mixed economies;
(2) The ability to critically evaluate the economy, commerce and business in the broader social and political context;
(3) The ability to explain and apply concepts across a range of commerce and business disciplines in solving business and policy problems; and
(4) The ability to contribute positively to the development of organisations and society in relation to business, government and the commercial professions.

All students of the Faculty’s courses must possess intellectual, ethical, and emotional capabilities required to participate in the full curriculum and to achieve the levels of competence required by the Faculty. Candidates for the BCom degree and for FBE Masters degrees must have abilities and skills in communication; in conceptual, integrative, and quantitative dimensions; and in behavioural and social dimensions.

I. Communication: The student must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in oral and/or written form. A student must have the ability to clearly and independently communicate knowledge and application of a discipline, principles or practices during assessment tasks, and in some discipline streams.

II. Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative and Quantitative Abilities: The student is expected to have the ability to develop problem-solving skills and demonstrate the ability to establish study plans and priorities. These abilities include measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis, and synthesis. Problem solving requires all of these intellectual abilities. Students should also have the ability to comprehend complex disciplinary and cross disciplinary information related to the BCom and Masters degrees.

III. Behavioural and Social Attributes: A student must possess behavioural and social attributes that enable them to participate in a complex learning environment and the emotional health required for full utilisation of his/her intellectual abilities. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students. Integrity, concern for others, interpersonal skills, interest, and motivation are all personal qualities that are deemed necessary for students enrolled in FBE courses.

Students who feel their disability will prevent them from participating in tasks involving the inherent academic requirements of the BCom and FBE Masters courses are encouraged to contact the Disability Liaison Unit. Adjustments can be provided to minimise the impact of a disability, but students should participate in the course in an independent manner.

Professional accreditation

The Master of Management (Human Resources) is aligned with the internationally recognised Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and is an Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI) Accredited Program.

Course structure

The 200 Point Master of Management (Human Resources) consists of 16 subjects comprising four foundation subjects, three core subjects, four discipline core subjects, two capstone subjects and three elective subjects.

Students entering the course with 50 points of advanced standing should visit the Majors, minors and specialisations page.

Subject options

Foundation subjects

Students must complete the following subjects in their first semester of study:

Students must complete one of the following subjects in their first semester of study:

Core subjects

Students must complete the following subjects in their second semester of study:

Discipline core subject

Students must complete the following subjects:

Capstone subjects

Students must complete the following subject:

Students must complete one of the following subjects:

Elective subjects

Students must complete three subjects from the following list:

Majors, minors & specialisations

Duration

Part-time, full-time and accelerated study plan options:

The 200 point study plan can be completed in 18 to 24 months of full-time study.

• Full-time students take four subjects per standard semester for four semesters (approximately 2 years) and may opt to take additional subjects in summer and winter semesters to reduce the duration of their program.
• Part-time students usually enrol in one or two subjects per semester.

The 150 point study plan can be completed in 12 to 18 months of full-time study.

• Full-time students take four subjects per standard semester for three semesters (approximately 1.5 years) and may opt to take additional subjects in summer and winter semesters to reduce the duration of their program.
• Part-time students usually enrol in one or two subjects per semester.

Graduate Certificate in Management

Students enrolled in any Master of Management programs who are either unable, or who choose not to continue with their studies, may be eligible to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Management.

• Master of Management students enrolled in 200 point programs who wish to exit with the Graduate Certificate must complete 100 points of Master of Management subjects.
• Master of Management students with cognate backgrounds who are following the 150 point study plan and wish to exit with the Graduate Certificate must complete 50 points of Master of Management subjects.

Graduate Diploma in Management

Students enrolled in any Master of Management programs who are either unable, or who choose not to continue with their studies, may be eligible to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Management.

• Master of Management students enrolled in 200 point programs who wish to exit with the Graduate Diploma must complete 150 points of Master of Management subjects.
• Master of Management students with cognate backgrounds who are following the 150 point study plan and wish to exit with the Graduate Diploma must complete 100 points of Master of Management subjects.

Last updated: 30 September 2023