Master of Management (Human Resource Management)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
August

Campus
City West

Duration
1.5 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
DMMX

Fees
AUD$ 35,900 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2020

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
091992A

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have one of the following:
- A completed bachelor degree in a business discipline* from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; or
- A completed graduate certificate in a business discipline* from a recognised higher education institution.
English language entry requirements
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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Students currently enrolled in the Master of Management in SP5 2020 should complete the course INFS 5117 Business Analytics and the Data driven Organisation instead of INFS 5130 Fundamentals of Data Analytics for Business.

Aim

This program is designed to provide expertise knowledge and skills in the main areas of operational and strategic human resource management practice.

Content & Structure

To qualify for the award students must complete 54 units, made up of six Human Resource Management specialisation courses, four program core courses and two UniSA Business electives to make a total of twelve courses. The program is also available for part time study.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
PROGRAM CORE COURSES
Fundamentals of Data Analytics for Business	INFS 5130	4.5		Rule(s): 2
Business Ethics	BUSS 5384	4.5		Rule(s): 2
People, Leadership and Performance	BUSS 5114	4.5		Rule(s): 2
Strategic Concepts	BUSS 5074	4.5		Rule(s): 1
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALISATION
Talent Management	BUSS 5351	4.5
Managing Employee Performance and Rewards	BUSS 5398	4.5
Employment Law F	COML 5015	4.5
Strategic Management of Human Resources	BUSS 5316	4.5
Managing the Global Workforce	BUSS 5302	4.5
Specialisation Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 2
BUSINESS ELECTIVES
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Specialisation Electives
Managing Change	BUSS 5065	4.5
Australian Industrial Relations	BUSS 5308	4.5
Negotiation	BUSS 5355	4.5
Workplace Health and Safety Management	BUSS 5399	4.5
Service Management	BUSS 5428	4.5
Business Electives
Forecasting for Decision Making	BUSS 5427	4.5
Business Project G	BUSS 5434	4.5
Postgraduate Study Tour - Management	BUSS 5413	4.5
Professional Development for Graduates	BUSS 5382	4.5
Research for Business Decision Making	BUSS 5397	4.5
Business Practicum G	BUSS 5396	4.5
Research Scholarship in Business	BUSS 5400	9
Doing Business in Asia	BUSS 5347	4.5
Managing Across Cultures	BUSS 5349	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. This is a capstone course and must be completed as the last course in the program.

2. Students undertaking the Transition to Masters pathway between the Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and Master of Management (Human Resource Management) program will receive credit for this course.

Notes

1. To be selected from the specialisation elective list or may be used to complete an international short term exchange, internship or UniSA Business electives approved by the Program Director.

2. The Australian Industrial Relations course listed in the electives is strongly recommended for students who intend to work in the human resources field in Australia.

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program has met the criteria for course accreditation and is currently accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). Accreditation is reviewed every three years by the AHRI National Accreditation Committee. Students applying for this course can be assured that the quality of core units map onto the AHRI Model of Excellence for HR Practitioners and Academics, a recognised benchmark of HR best practice and standards. All graduates of the Master 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. Candidates who have successfully completed the Capstone project will be awarded HR certification by AHRI and be recognised as Certified Practitioners HR (CPHR).