Course Information

Master of Human Resource Management

Effective from 01-JAN-2020 : Code L75

This coursework Masters is designed to develop and educate leaders and managers to meaningfully contribute to organisational success, by developing excellence in people management. It will provide students with the ability to respond to people management challenges, within contemporary organisations. Student's skills in communication, teamwork, critical thinking and problem-solving will be developed through this program. This course will ensure graduates are business-driven HR professionals, who are experts in people management.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Practicum Option

Students will develop a broad range of work related skills in a public, private or not-for-profit organisation at a management level.

Duty of care

Students must participate in an induction on the requirements and procedures for completing work placement including documentation and risk management.

Attendance requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 100 hours in an approved work environment. Host organisations may require students to attend work after hours and on the weekends.

Application process

Students are required to submit a resume, a statement addressing their suitability and may be required to attend an interview.

Professional practice rules

Students must participate in an induction on the requirements and procedures for completing work placement including documentation and risk management.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).
All graduates of the Masters qualification who meet the requisite work experience requirements will be eligible for direct entry into the Unit 4 Capstone: Applied Project in Organisational Capability of the AHRI Practising Certification (APC) Program. Completion of the Capstone project will award AHRI certification, CPHR.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in a discipline other than Human Resource Management, or an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can apply with equivalent prior learning, including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 2 Years
  • Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Non standard timetable requirements

Some units may be delivered in an intensive (weekend) mode.

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Benjamin Stuart FARR-WHARTON

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
FBL5010Managing People and Organisations20
MAN5730HRM Fundamentals20
Plus one unit from:
FBL5020 ^Marketing Leadership20
FBL5030 ^Fundamentals of Value Creation in Business20
MAN5901 ^Information Systems Challenges in Management20
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAN6702Attracting and Retaining People20
MAN6704Managing and Rewarding Employee Performance20
MAN6708Managing Employment Relations20
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAN6706Developing Individuals, Leaders and Organisations20
OHS6205Health, Safety and Workplace Environment20
Plus 1 unit from:
BUS6900 ^Management Practicum20
MAN6925 ^Project Management20
MBA6090 ^Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity20
MBA6150 ^Working Across Cultures20
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAN6712Connecting Strategy and HRM20
MAN6714Current Issues in Human Resource Management20
MAN6720Managing Change20

^ Core Option


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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