C04260v5 Master of Human Resource Management (Extension)

Award(s): Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM)
CRICOS code: 077380B
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 96
Course EFTSL: 2
Location: City campus

Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Pathway course
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 (Extension) provides students with the in-depth knowledge and skills necessary to contribute at a senior level to their organisation's human resources and people management functions.

The course is designed primarily for individuals who are currently employed or show the potential for employment, at senior policy-making levels in the fields of human resource management, employment/industrial relations, diversity and inclusion and change management.

The core subjects provide foundational HRM knowledge as well as enhancing students' academic literacy skills and knowledge of the business practice. The additional elective subject choices provide an opportunity to specialise more deeply in the human resource management discipline and to further enhance students' skills, professional practice, specialist knowledge and capabilities.

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 and ensure business literacy and career guidance.

Career options

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

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1	Apply advanced critical thinking and analytical skills to develop creative solutions that respond to community, Indigenous and business needs, and meet challenges in human resource management
2.1	Communicate information clearly and fluently to a diverse range of stakeholders
2.2	Interact with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively in teams and deliver agreed project outcomes
3.1	Critically evaluate and apply principles of law, ethics, sustainability and Indigenous values as human resource managers
4.1	Synthesize advanced knowledge of complex human resource management concepts, including Indigenous perspectives, and technical skills to lead professional practice in people management

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 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 Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300). Satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Certificate allows students to articulate into the Master of Human Resource Management (Extension).

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 two years of full-time or four years of part-time study.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 96 credit points made up of 15 subjects, comprising eleven core subjects (66 credit points), three electives subjects (18 credit points), and either Industry Research Project or Internship Experience (12 credit points).

Course completion requirements

STM91781 Core Subjects (MHRM Extension)		66cp
STM91383 Management Capstone stream		12cp
CBK92206 18cp Electives (MHRM)		18cp
Total		96cp

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
Select 6 credit points of options		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
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
21937 Managing, Leading and Stewardship		6cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
21811 Global Strategic Management		6cp
Spring session
21856 Career and Portfolio Planning		6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:		12cp
21890 Industry Research Project	12cp
26799 Internship Experience	12cp
21926 Managing Change		6cp
Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21889 Future of Work		6cp
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
21702 Industrial Relations		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21720 Human Resource Management		6cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
21896 Diversity and Inclusion		6cp
21937 Managing, Leading and Stewardship		6cp
Spring session
21856 Career and Portfolio Planning		6cp
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
Select 12 credit points of options		12cp
Year 3
Autumn session
21811 Global Strategic Management		6cp
21926 Managing Change		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 (Extension).

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.