Course Information

Master of Human Resource Management

Effective from 01-JAN-2024 : 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.

Clinical or professional work placement Option

BUS6900 Management Practicum unit allows students to develop a practical appreciation of their field of study through integrating the material covered in the discipline course and applying their knowledge and skills to unstructured, authentic problems in work settings. Host organisations will be secured through the Work Placement Coordinator, or as a result of pre-approved networking and contacts developed by the student.

Duty of care

Students will be advised of the necessary clearances during the application process. Student visas do allow for full-time paid employment, as long as this is part of a formal, academic learning program. The management of risk is addressed in the induction process on-campus and by the host organisation.

Attendance requirements

Students must complete between 100 and 150 hours in an approved work environment within a public, private or non-profit organisation. This work will occur in a workplace, or wherever appropriate to fulfil the needs of the defined program of work.

Application process

Students are required to submit a current resume, a statement addressing their suitability and may be required to attend an interview. As this unit focuses on the personal and professional development of the individual, no Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered for this unit.

Enrolment process

Students enrol into BUS6900

Professional practice rules

Enrolled students will be issued with a guide which outlines the expected code of conduct and responsibilities.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic human resource management problems.
  2. Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
  3. Demonstrate mastery of a global body of human resource management knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and methods.
  4. Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.
  5. Justify decisions and judgements that address a complex human resource management issue considering the ethical and social consequences.

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.

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 meet the published entry requirements. Alternatively applicants may apply with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management. Successful applicants with a Graduate Certificate qualification or higher in Human Resource Management, Management, Industrial Relations, Employment Relations, or Business Administration may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Course Duration

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

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Non standard timetable requirements

The units in this course may also be delivered via either block delivery or intensive delivery. Block delivery involves online delivery of material, coupled with two complete weekends that are separated by a number of weeks. The material delivered via online will occur prior to the first block weekend and between the two weekend blocks of face to face teaching: or Intensive delivery will occur over a number of consecutive days (normally five or six) of teaching. The student will be supported through appropriate online support such as pre-reading and an initial activity.

Course Coordinator

Dr Hossein ALI ABADI

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
FBL5010Managing People and Organisations20
MAN5730HRM Fundamentals20
MAN6708Managing Employment Relations20
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAN6722Acquiring and Managing Talent20
MAN6704Managing and Rewarding Employee Performance20
Plus one unit from:
MAN6925 ^Project Management20
OHS6205 ^Health, Safety and Workplace Environment20
BUS6900 ^Management Practicum20
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAN6724Healthy Work and Wellbeing20
MAN6726Diversity and Inclusion20
MAN6728People Analytics20
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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