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University of South Australia (UNISA)

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia

Master of Management (Human Resource Management)

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 and business mentoring by a senior business leader through the Executive Partners Program. Our summer and winter schools offer exciting study and learning opportunities. With options such as intensives and internships, you can spread your study load across the year, increase your exchange opportunities or fast track your degree.

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

You will also complete two postgraduate electives chosen from courses delivered across the University. They will enable you to develop skills from selected key disciplines essential for management in business.

Campus Information

Adelaide- City West

On the edge of Adelaide’s central business district, City West houses studies in business, law, art, architecture, design, Indigenous cultures and Australian society.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

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.

PSW Opportunity

NA

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

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.