C04286v4 Master of Human Resource Management

Award(s): Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM)
CRICOS code: 084674G (Autumn Spring); 113418A (Summer)
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 72
Course EFTSL: 1.5
Location: City campus

Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Pathway course
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Professional recognition
Other information

Overview

The Master of Human Resource Management focuses on developing expertise in contemporary human resource management issues. The course is for current managers who are seeking to extend their HR knowledge and improve skills necessary to engage in decision-making at senior levels within an organisation.

The Master of Human Resource Management focuses on developing a greater understanding of human resource management, employment relations, organisational behaviour and the future of work. It provides participants with a thorough understanding of the business issues and HRM challenges and equips participants with the skills necessary to add value to an organisation.

Course aims

The course aims to provide leading-edge conceptual and practical understandings of human resource management in complex and unfamiliar workplace situations in order to facilitate management decision-making.

Career options

Career options include positions in change management and general management, human resources, and organisational training and development and employment relations.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1	Develop and justify innovative solutions to HR problems that meet the interests, needs and values of both the organisation and the wider community
2.1	Communicate information clearly and persuasively to a diverse range of stakeholders
2.2	Work effectively in teams, deliver negotiated project outcomes, and formulate solutions while managing conflicting priorities
3.1	Implement and critically evaluate HR and management decisions that seek to balance organisational interests with respect and dignity, social purpose and the common good
4.1	Integrate advanced knowledge of complex human resource management theories and practices complemented by advanced technological skills to lead professional human resource management practice
5.1	Critically reflect on ethical practice to influence professional capabilities to work with and for Indigenous peoples in management professions

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C07113 Graduate diploma in Human Resource Management or C11198 Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Pathway course

Students who do not meet the academic requirements to gain entry into the Master of Human Resource Management may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (C11198) offered on a part-time basis or the Graduate Certificate in Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300) offered on a full-time basis. Satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Certificate allows students to articulate into the Master of Human Resource Management.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.

Recognition of prior learning

Students may be granted a maximum of six subject exemptions, of which four core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study. For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Course duration and attendance

The course may be completed in one-and-a-half years of full-time or three years of part-time study.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 72 credit points made up of 11 subjects, comprising eight core subjects (48 credit points), two elective subjects (12 credit points), and either Industry Research Project or Internship Experience (12 credit points).

Course completion requirements

STM91782 Core Subjects (MHRM Extension)		48cp
STM91383 Management Capstone stream		12cp
CBK92207 12cp Electives (MHRM)		12cp
Total		72cp

Course program

A typical course program is provided below, showing the recommended study sequence to ensure completion of the course within the expected duration.

Not all subjects are offered every session. Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.

Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
21720 Human Resource Management		6cp
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21896 Diversity and Inclusion		6cp
Spring session
21702 Industrial Relations		6cp
21889 Future of Work		6cp
21926 Managing Change		6cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:		12cp
21890 Industry Research Project	12cp
26799 Internship Experience	12cp
Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21702 Industrial Relations		6cp
21889 Future of Work		6cp
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21720 Human Resource Management		6cp
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
21896 Diversity and Inclusion		6cp
Spring session
21926 Managing Change		6cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:		12cp
21890 Industry Research Project	12cp
26799 Internship Experience	12cp

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (C11198) or Graduate Certificate in Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300), the Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (C07113), and the Master of Human Resource Management.

Professional recognition

Students completing this degree are eligible to apply to the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) for the Professional Member (MAHRI) status and/or advancement to a higher level of membership for those who have appropriate work experience.