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Master of Management (Human Resources) (MC-MGMTHRE)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2024 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Majors, minors and specialisations
- Notes
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Director
Gamze Koseoglu
Overview
Award title | Master of Management (Human Resources) |
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Year & campus | 2024 — Parkville |
CRICOS code | 092726M |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 9 |
Credit points | 200 credit points |
Duration | 24 months full-time or 48 months part-time |
The Master of Management (Human Resources) provides foundation training in business and economics, and specialist training in human resource management. The core 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 organisation’s human resources; motivating and rewarding employees; working in diverse and international contexts; dealing with stakeholders; and analysing data and developing HR policy and practice responses. Elective options allow for further study and specialisation in specific areas of HR practice. The program is ideal for those seeking specialist careers in human resource management, leadership development, or organisational development. This program is aligned with the internationally recognised Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and accredited with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).
Entry requirements
Start Year Intake 2024
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:
- 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.
- 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.
Guaranteed Pathway
For those applicants with an undergraduate degree in any discipline who are assessed as not meeting the University of Melbourne WAM-equivalent requirement for entry into the Master of Management (Human Resources), a place in the Graduate Certificate in Business may be offered. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate with a minimum average WAM of 65, and no failed subjects, provides a guaranteed pathway into the 200-point Master of Management (Human Resources). Advanced Standing for subjects completed in the Graduate Certificate in Business will be provided where subjects undertaken align with equivalent foundation subjects to be completed as part of this degree.
Mid-Year Intake 2024
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
- an undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- prior academic performance.
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 7 is required (with no individual band less than 6.5).
Notes:
- 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.
- Students who discontinue from the Master of Management (Human Resources) 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.
Guaranteed Pathway
For those applicants with an undergraduate degree in any discipline who are assessed as not meeting the University of Melbourne WAM-equivalent requirement for entry into the Master of Management (Human Resources), a place in the Graduate Certificate in Business may be offered. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate with a minimum average WAM of 70, and no failed subjects, provides a guaranteed pathway into the 200-point Master of Management (Human Resources). Advanced Standing for subjects completed in the Graduate Certificate in Business will be provided where subjects undertaken align with equivalent foundation subjects to be completed as part of this degree.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
Inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete this course that must be met by all students. For information on the inherent requirements specific to this course contact the course/program coordinator. In some circumstances reasonable adjustments may be available to enable students to meet these requirements while still preserving the academic integrity of the university's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. For more information on how to seek these adjustments refer to the Student Equity and Disability Support website: https://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
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.
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
- 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
- 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
- Evaluate the applicability of various theories and techniques to business related problems
- Apply research 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
- Execute a project requiring research or real‐world application
- 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
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
- Critically analyse organisation based human resource problems and apply relevant models and theories to generate effective solutions
- Link human resources to the overall strategy of the organisation;
- Synthesise and apply strategic perspectives to human resources issues
Generic skills
On successful completion of this degree, graduates should have enhanced their skills in:
- Critical evaluation of evidence in support of an argument or proposition
- Problem solving in management, through the synthesis and application of appropriate theories, principles, ethical and legal frameworks, and data
- Communication of human resources concepts, theories and solutions to peers and the wider community
- Conducting research, including the retrieval of information from a variety of sources
- Collaboration for group-based work and activities, including in diverse and multicultural contexts
- Interpretation and communication of research results to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- Managing relationships with a range of stakeholders
Graduate attributes
On successful completion of this degree, graduates should be:
- Adept at analysing and evaluating evidence in human resource decision making;
- Strategic and critical human resources thinkers;
- Effective human resource decision makers;
- Cognisant of the critical importance of the links between organisational strategy and human resource policy and practices;
- Competent in critical evaluation of evidence in support of an argument or proposition;
- Problem solvers in management through the application of appropriate management theories, principles and data;
- Clear in articulating management issues, ideas theories and solutions to a range of audiences in written and oral form;
- Proficient in conducting research, including accessing information and evidence from a range of sources; and
- Collaborative in their work practice.
Course structure
Completion of one entry point program is required.
The Master of Management (Human Resources) has two entry point programs: 200pt and 150pt programs.
The Master of Management (Human Resources) 200 Point (200pt) program consists of 16 subjects comprising four foundation subjects, three core subjects, four discipline core subjects, two capstone subjects and three elective subjects.
Students who wish to take more capstone selective subjects can do so through selecting them in the electives list and completing them as elective subjects.
Students who are in a 150 point version of the course should refer to the 'majors, minors and specialistions' section for their course structure.
Subject options (200pt program)
Foundation subjects
Students must complete the following subjects in their first semester of study:
Foundation core subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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MGMT90140 | Management Competencies |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MGMT90141 | Business Analysis and Decision Making |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MKTG90037 | Managing for Value Creation |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Students must complete one of the following subjects in their first semester of study:
Foundation selective subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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ACCT90041 | Fundamentals in Accounting |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ECON90015 | Managerial Economics |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
FNCE90065 | Fundamentals of Finance |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Core subjects
Students must complete the following subjects in their second semester of study:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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MGMT90015 | Human Resource Fundamentals |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MGMT90018 | Managing Behaviour in Organisations |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MGMT90280 | Managerial Decision Analytics |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Discipline core subjects
Students must complete the following subjects:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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MGMT90176 | People and Capability | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90027 | International Human Resource Management | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90016 | Performance and Reward Management | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90014 | HRM in the New World of Work | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Capstone subjects
Students must complete the following subjects:
Capstone core subject (final semester)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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MGMT90010 | Strategic Human Resource Management |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Students must complete one of the following subjects:
Capstone selective subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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BUSA90473 | Business Practicum |
Summer Term (Off Campus)
July (Off Campus)
|
12.5 |
BUSA90485 | Global Business Practicum |
January (Off Campus)
June (Off Campus)
November (Off Campus)
|
12.5 |
BUSA90525 | Business and Economics Internship |
Summer Term (Off Campus)
Semester 1 (Off Campus)
Semester 2 (Off Campus)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90039 | Creating Innovative Professionals |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MGMT90017 | HR Consulting | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Elective subjects
Students must complete three subjects from the following list:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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ACCT90031 | Sustainability Reporting & Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BUSA90473 | Business Practicum |
Summer Term (Off Campus)
July (Off Campus)
|
12.5 |
BUSA90485 | Global Business Practicum |
January (Off Campus)
June (Off Campus)
November (Off Campus)
|
12.5 |
BUSA90525 | Business and Economics Internship |
Summer Term (Off Campus)
Semester 1 (Off Campus)
Semester 2 (Off Campus)
|
12.5 |
BUSA90529 | Building Entrepreneurial Ventures | November (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ECON90016 | Environmental Economics and Strategy | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
ENGR90039 | Creating Innovative Professionals |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
FNCE90087 | Sustainable Investment | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
IBUS90008 | Global Value Chains | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90011 | Managing Stakeholders | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90012 | Managing Diversity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90013 | Leadership and Team Dynamics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90017 | HR Consulting | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90025 | People and Change | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90026 | Supply Chain Management | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90031 | Project Management |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MGMT90032 | Operations and Process Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90037 | Conflict and Negotiation |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
November (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MGMT90165 | Social Entrepreneurship | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90201 | Entrepreneurial Practice | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90208 | Sustainable Business Practices | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90227 | Entrepreneurial Organisation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90261 | HR Analytics | November (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MKTG90049 | Marketing, Society and Sustainability | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MULT90014 | Business Risk Management | Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90255 | Designing Supply Chains |
April (Online)
October (Online)
|
6.25 |
MGMT90257 | Supply Chain Challenges & Opportunities |
March (Online)
August (Online)
|
6.25 |
Majors, minors & specialisations
Name | Credit Points |
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150pt Program | 150 |
200pt Program | 200 |
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 (50 points of which must be core 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 (25 points of which must be core 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 (75 points of which must be core 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 (50 points of which must be core subjects).
Last updated: 20 April 2024