Study Master of Management (Human Resource Management) at the University of South Australia (UniSA). Information for International students.

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Start date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
1.5 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus/Online

Program Code
DMMX

Fees
AUD$ 42,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements

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

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

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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 related discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; or
- A completed bachelor degree which includes a major in business, commerce, marketing or management; or
- A completed graduate certificate or higher qualification in a business related 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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Degree overview

Study at a university recognised globally in Business. UniSA Business is ranked in the top one per cent worldwide and has been awarded an overall five stars for excellence¹.
UniSA Business is accredited by both AACSB International and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies.
Learn human resource management systems and the tools to problem-solve in the global economy.
Develop advanced skills in leadership, strategy and decision making.
Join the Executive Partners Program for invaluable industry insights and expert advice from a senior business executive.
Gain real-world experience as part of your studies through an internship, student exchange or mentorship opportunity.
Develop career-ready skills employers are looking for once you graduate with enterprise skills embedded in all business courses within this program.
Learn a curriculum informed by above world-class research in Human Resource Management².
Study at a Top 5 business school in Australia for quality³.
Experience UniSA’s campus facilities and learning resources, ranked Top 5 in Australia for Business and Management⁴.

¹UniSA Business is one of just 13 institutions in Australia and approximately 200 globally (from over 25,000 universities) to be EQUIS accredited. EFMD, March 2024. 2023 QS Stars Business School Ratings. ²2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). ³Ranked #3, Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Business Schools List 2024. ⁴Ranked #4 (Undergraduate) and #5 (Postgraduate), ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2021-22, Learning Resources Indicator. Public universities.

Snapshot

SNoonan_UniSA BusHub_231017_005.jpg In this degree you will learn contemporary management skills and study areas such as strategic management and human resources. You will gain the confidence to manage organisations and achieve business objectives in an efficient and effective manner.

You will be immersed in real-world challenges and have access to industry placements, overseas study tours and elective courses to suit your personal and professional development needs. During your studies you will develop an advanced understanding of business and management and graduate with the capabilities to be a successful leader and decision-maker in any business setting.

You'll benefit from a range of experience-based learning opportunities, including overseas study trips and business mentorships with a senior business leader through the Executive Partners Program. Our summer and winter schools offer exciting study opportunities, with options such as intensives and internships. You can also spread your study load across the year, increase your exchange opportunities or fast track your degree.

What you'll learn

Postgraduate Business students The Master of Management (Human Resource Management) comprises 12 courses. You will complete four core courses and six Human Resource Management specialisation courses.

Advance your knowledge and skills in contemporary management practice. Develop your expertise in core areas such as business ethics, business analytics, leadership and performance, and strategic thinking. Learn how to effectively manage organisations and achieve key business objectives.

Through these you will develop skills and expertise in areas that include:

business analytics and the data-driven organisation
people, leadership and performance
managing employee performance and rewards
managing the global workforce
employment law

Develop the skills to manage contemporary human resource management systems and how to problem-solve in the global economy.

Degree structure

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
Course name PROGRAM CORE COURSES			Reference
Course name Fundamentals of Data Analytics for Business	Area and cat no. INFS 5130	Units 4.5	Reference	Rule(s): 2
Course name Business Ethics	Area and cat no. BUSS 5384	Units 4.5	Reference	Rule(s): 2
Course name People, Leadership and Performance	Area and cat no. BUSS 5114	Units 4.5	Reference	Rule(s): 2
Course name Strategic Concepts	Area and cat no. BUSS 5074	Units 4.5	Reference	Rule(s): 1
Course name HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALISATION			Reference
Course name Talent Acquisition and Development	Area and cat no. BUSS 5351	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Managing Employee Performance and Rewards	Area and cat no. BUSS 5398	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name People Analytics	Area and cat no. BUSS 5450	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Strategic Management of Human Resources	Area and cat no. BUSS 5316	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Managing the Global Workforce	Area and cat no. BUSS 5302	Units 4.5	Reference
Course name Specialisation Elective		Units 4.5	Reference
Course name BUSINESS ELECTIVES			Reference
Course name Elective		Units 4.5	Reference Note(s): 1,2	Rule(s): 2
Course name Elective		Units 4.5	Reference Note(s): 1,2

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Specialisation Electives
Course name Negotiation	Area and cat no. BUSS 5355	Units 4.5
Course name Employment Law F	Area and cat no. COML 5015	Units 4.5
Course name Service Management	Area and cat no. BUSS 5428	Units 4.5
Course name Australian Industrial Relations	Area and cat no. BUSS 5308	Units 4.5
Business Electives
Course name Doing Business in Asia	Area and cat no. BUSS 5347	Units 4.5
Course name Managing Across Cultures	Area and cat no. BUSS 5349	Units 4.5
Course name Leading and Managing Organisational Change	Area and cat no. BUSS 5065	Units 4.5
Course name Forecasting for Decision Making	Area and cat no. BUSS 5427	Units 4.5
Course name Professional Consulting Project	Area and cat no. BUSS 5434	Units 4.5
Course name Virtual Industry Internship G	Area and cat no. BUSS 5443	Units 4.5
Course name Data Visualisation and Communication for Business Professionals	Area and cat no. INFS 5128	Units 4.5
Course name Enterprising Asia: Innovation, Strategy & Impact	Area and cat no. BUSS 5453	Units 4.5
Course name Tourism and Indigenous People and Stakeholders	Area and cat no. TOUR 5010	Units 4.5
Course name Research for Business Decision Making	Area and cat no. BUSS 5397	Units 4.5
Course name Business Practicum G	Area and cat no. BUSS 5396	Units 4.5
Course name Business Virtual Study Tour - Postgraduate	Area and cat no. BUSS 5411	Units 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.

Study hours

For each course you study, you will need to allocate time for various classes such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Plus you will need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings and projects, as well as to contribute to online discussion forums (independent study). So as a general rule, if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate 12–26 hours of study when at university and 14–28 hours of independent study per week.

Assessment

Your studies at UniSA will incorporate both practical, professional and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:

case studies and reports
essays and assignments
examinations
industry-relevant projects
oral or online presentations
journals or portfolios
work placements

Global opportunities

Enrich your studies and your life – make overseas study part of your qualification. You may have the option to undertake an exchange, short-term program or study tour overseas while you study. We have links with universities worldwide, as well as a range of travel grants available to make going overseas much more accessible.

You can choose short-term or semester-long study from a range of universities and countries depending on your area of study and cultural interests.

Take a look at the global opportunities available.

Research

Working closely with industry, UniSA generates high-quality enterprising research that informs our curriculum and tackles real-world problems. We are renowned for our concentration of global thought-leaders and academic experts in the areas of marketing, human resource management, applied economics, tourism and international business.

Our curriculum is informed by our research expertise which is ranked ‘Above World-Class’ in Business, Management, Marketing and Tourism in the 2018 Excellence in Research (ERA) rankings. This program is taught by leading business experts from our broad range of research concentrations, research institutes and centres.

Why Master of Management (Human Resource Management)

0009_Michael Mullan Photography_31-05-16.jpg The Master of Management is designed in consultation with our network of industry and professional partners. It is informed by world-class research in management, marketing and business, combining up-to-date theory and the practical application of management models and methods.

With flexible learning arrangements to best suit your individual needs, this degree is delivered face-to-face, 100% online or as a combination of both. There are a range of options available to fast track your learning.

One of only ten in Australia with EQUIS accreditation, UniSA Business is ranked in the top one per cent worldwide¹. EQUIS is the world’s leading international accreditation for business schools, awarded by the quality assurance arm of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).

In your human resource management (HRM) specialisation you will gain an advanced understanding of complex HRM systems and the tools to problem-solve in our global economy. Our curriculum is informed by world-class research into current and future workplace challenges. Our researchers take a scientific approach to enable organisations and employees to be innovative, agile and adaptable as the global marketplace, people, and technology continue to change.

UniSA Business is the only business school in South Australia accredited by both AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies recognising excellence in business education and research at a global level. These dual accreditations demonstrate the high standards we hold across all areas such as teaching, student learning and research, as well as our commitment to continually improving the quality of our programs.

An enriching student experience

Our flexible delivery and extra-curricular opportunities are designed to suit your lifestyle, preferred way of learning and career interests. You can benefit from a blend of online and on-campus study, part-time or full-time learning, Summer and Winter School intensive courses, mentoring and networking opportunities with industry, and leadership skill development. You can also explore accelerated learning pathways and seek program support from our Business Student Hub.

¹UniSA Business is one of just 12 institutions in Australia and approximately 200 globally (from over 25,000 universities) to be EQUIS accredited. EFMD, March 2022.

Real-world connections

Our links to UniSA’s research facilities ensure your learning is connected to the latest technologies, theories and applications of knowledge. In the Master of Management, our teachers are leaders in their field. You could be working with people from globally recognised research groups such as our Ehrenberg Bass Institute for Marketing Science.

Placements and internships bridge the gap between study and work. Our connections to industry create opportunities for you to grow. These experiences build confidence in the business world and give you a competitive edge.

We also host regular University-wide employee master classes, employment expos and alumni events in Australia and overseas.

Executive Partners Program

Have you ever wanted to have career guidance from an experienced business mentor? As part of your studies, you can apply for our Executive Partners Program.

This is a unique opportunity for you to engage with highly successful industry executives to enhance your study and career. Our Executive Partners are either active, semi-retired or recently retired business professionals who have a wealth of knowledge and want to help you achieve your goals.

This could be you

At UniSA, you'll learn invaluable transferable employability skills to future-proof your career - see where our human resource management degree could take you.

Career outcomes

Your career

With a Master of Management (Human Resource Management) from UniSA, your specialist skills and advanced knowledge will be welcomed across a broad range of industries. You will graduate equipped to be a leader and decision-maker, ready to operate at senior levels of an organisation in roles such as:

Chief HR officer: working with senior management teams; developing and implementing workforce policies and practices; creating competitive remuneration strategies and performance management frameworks; acting as regulatory adviser for complex industrial relations matters
Human resources manager: designing, organising and implementing human resources strategies, policies and programs; overseeing recruitment, performance management, and learning and development
People and culture manager: overseeing day to day people and culture activities; talent acquisition; employee relations and training and development; implementing and executing strategic employee engagement initiatives
Training and development manager: analysing development needs to manage the design, delivery and evaluation of training programs
Work, health and safety manager: overseeing the development of OHS policies and programs; advising and instructing on various safety-related topics; managing the design of risk assessment and enforcing preventative measures; advising policy updates based on legislation requirements
Employment relations manager: representing industrial and workplace relations matters; leading the development and implementation of industrial relations strategies.
Change management consultant: working with key executives develop strategies and frameworks; planning, communicating and executing process improvements; facilitating a smooth transition through the change process

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).

Industry facts

Employment for human resource and training professionals in Australia is projected to increase by 11,900 by May 2024¹.

¹Australian Government Department of Employment, Occupational Employment Projections 2019

In 2018, Business and Management postgraduates had the highest median full-time salary across all study areas at AU$108,000.

QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2018

Employment for Human Resource Managers is expected to increase by 16.3 per cent by November 2026.

¹Australian Government National Skills Commission Labour Markets Insight, Employment Projections 2021

How to apply

How to apply for international students will give you helpful information about the application process at the University of South Australia. When you are ready, apply through our International Application System. If you would like to talk to someone near you about studying at the University of South Australia, we have agents all over the world who can assist you. Find an Education Agent in your country.

Alternative Pathways

Australian
If you would like to strengthen your business knowledge with a shorter qualification, the Graduate Certificate in Leadership (four courses) may suit you. This provides an entry pathway into the Master of Management.

International
If you would like to strengthen your business knowledge with a shorter qualification, the Graduate Certificate Leadership (four courses) may suit you. This provides an entry pathway into the Master of Management.

Credit transfer

You could be eligible for credit for previous studies you have undertaken. Find out online.

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Your study experience and support

As a UniSA student, you will have unique access to work placement opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events, internships, guest speakers and more.

Our campuses are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops and laboratories, as well as spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform. We have health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and great student lounges. You will also gain access to a range of community clinics, which provide professional and cost effective services in areas of health, business, law and psychology. There are campus sport activities to keep you active, and if you are keen to explore the social side of university life, there are movies, cooking demonstrations, parties and lots more.

Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation and private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages, or explore our student accommodation by Scape on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, an ideal location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.

Student services

The Business Student Hub is a dedicated and convenient support service for business students, from first year right through to graduation. The team provides expert advice on study options, elective choices and any academic difficulties, and can help with referrals to support services across the University. The Business Student Hub is there to facilitate your life at university, so you get the most out of your UniSA experience.

You can also access a range of other international student services including

careers advice
help with student visas and health cover
personal counselling
academic counselling
fees and finance help
common rooms
prayer rooms
security officers
accommodation services
UniSA’s Student Association, USASA, also provides a range of other services.

We also offer study support from our Learning Advisers which you can work with face-to-face or online. They are here to help you develop academically and professionally during your studies, and can also offer help with the English language.

When you become a UniSA student you can contact Campus Central for help with anything related to your degree. They will help you with your ID cards, fees and any other questions you might have.

24/7 digital environment

With interactive online course materials and a 24/7 learning environment you can organise your study to suit your lifestyle. You can:

study online, including accessing videos and course resources
participate in virtual classrooms
submit your assignments and get feedback online
use forums and discussion boards for team work and communication

Our learnonline facilities include a personal learning environment with virtual classrooms, lecture recordings, emails, learning support, administration, library access and results. The environment is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can tailor your learning to your life. We are continually investing in innovative digital technologies for a high-quality student learning experience.

Please note, all student visa holders are required to meet their visa condition to study no more than one-third of their program in an online mode and maintain enrolment in at least one internal (face-to-face) course per compulsory study period, unless it is their final course and not available internally. If you are currently residing in Adelaide, on-campus attendance (such as seminars, workshops or examinations) and/or placements would apply, as outlined on individual course pages. If you are currently overseas, online study may be available following your individual study plan.

Your campus

We have six campuses in metropolitan and regional areas, each with modern facilities including lecture theatres, libraries and laboratories, as well as spaces that simulate real work environments.

Your program director

With well over 30 years of extensive business-linked experience both nationally and internationally, I maintain a long held commitment to preparing students to become the business professionals and leaders of the future. As the Program Director I see how students who undertake this program develop advanced knowledge and skills in business but are also empowered with the confidence to graduate career-ready and achieve their future career goals.

Mr Stan Astachnowicz

Program Director

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What others are saying

When hiring staff, I look for a suite of five skills. I look for their ability to communicate and engage in meaningful conversations, their commitment to learning, team orientation, personal leadership, as well as their professional skill set. My advice for HR professionals is to invest in your own development - whether that be through studying, reading, attending presentations or being great at asking questions!

Samantha Wilkinson

Owner and Principal Consultant | Samantha Wilkinson Human Resource Consulting

Samantha Wilkinson

Owner and Principal Consultant | Samantha Wilkinson Human Resource Consulting

Further study has enabled me to work across my interest areas and try my hand at many things – my specialty is change management, however I’m currently overseeing the implementation of a new training framework for SA Water’s 300+ field operators, and have started to share my learnings through teaching. I’ve been able to think more laterally, apply broader best practice and management theory to my work, and diversify for a continually evolving job market.

Camilla Goodwin

UniSA Human Resource Management graduate
Capability Development Lead – Technical, SA Water

Camilla Goodwin

UniSA Human Resource Management graduate
Capability Development Lead – Technical, SA Water

In the midst of a career change, I really liked that the program gave me a generalist overview of the theoretical components of HR but at the same time exposed me to global HR too.

Leah Hendry

UniSA Human Resource Management graduate
Human Resources Business Partner | Saab Australia