Master of Human Resource Management (Extension)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
April
June
September
January

Campus
City West

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DMHE

Fees
AUD$ 25,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2014

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
067195G

Entry requirements
For admission to the Master of Human Resources (Extension), prospective students will have one of the following:
- A completed undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification; or
- Completed the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management with a GPA of at least 5.0.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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The last intake for this program is SP6 2014. See DMHM program to apply for 2015.

Aim

This program is designed to provide knowledge and skills in the main areas of operational and strategic Human Resource Management practice.

Content & Structure

The Master of Human Resource Management (Extension) is a 72 unit program, comprised of 16 course of 4.5 units each. The structure for the Master of Human Resource Management (Extension) is as follows: four Division Core courses; eight Human Resource Management core courses; and four elective courses.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
Division Core
People, Organisations and Leadership	BUSS 5114	4.5
Global Business Environment	BUSS 5300	4.5
Accounting for Management M	ACCT 5011	4.5
Marketing Management	MARK 5025	4.5
Human Resource Management Core:
Introduction to Human Resource Management	BUSS 5307	4.5
Employment Law F	COML 5015	4.5
Recruitment and Selection	BUSS 5351	4.5
Reward and Recognition	BUSS 5350	4.5
International Human Resource Management	BUSS 5302	4.5
Performance Management	BUSS 5309	4.5
Australian Industrial Relations	BUSS 5308	4.5
Strategic Management of Human Resources	BUSS 5316	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units

Business Ethics G	BUSS 5033	4.5
Project Management for Business	BUSS 5139	4.5
Occupational Health and Safety Law and Risk Management	BUSS 5203	4.5
Managing Change	BUSS 5065	4.5
Workplace Learning	BUSS 5069	4.5
Leadership Dynamics	BUSS 5243	4.5
Risk Management	BUSS 5292	4.5
Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation	BUSS 5336	4.5
Reward and Recognition	BUSS 5350	4.5
Negotiation and Conflict Management	BUSS 5355	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Subject to the Rules and Notes, students must complete 72 credit units, made up of eight Human Resource Management courses, four courses from the Divisional Core, and four courses from the elective list, unless otherwise approved by the Program Director.

2. Students who have completed the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management with a GPA of at least 5.0 may apply for admission to this program.

3. Students who have equivalent previous studies in a particular course may susbstitute a course of equal value and standing with the approval of the Program Director.

Notes

1. This program may be taken part time or full time.

2. Refer to the electives pool for recommendations. A student may take other electives from within the University with the permission of the Program Director.

3. This is a full fee paying program.