Courses

Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations
Course CodeFC057
Course TypePostgraduate

Credit Points Required 60
CRICOS code061140E
Description

MHRM&IR

The Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations courses are specialised qualifications for those engaged in or contemplating careers in industrial relations, human resource management and related areas.

This is a new course which will be available from 2008. It will replace the Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management.

For comparisons between the new Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations courses and the old Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management courses, including common questions, please visit the New Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations Courses for 2008

Course requirements

To be awarded the Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, students must successfully complete a total of 10 units of study (60 credit points), comprising:

  • two compulsory units of study (12 credit points)
  • eight elective units of study (48 credit points) chosen from the options listed under Elective units of study. A minimum of four elective options (24 credit points) to be chosen from Table A. The remaining elective options may be chosen from either Table A or Table B.

Compulsory units of study

Elective units of study

Table A

Table B

Please note: The units of study marked with an "*" will NOT be available for 2008 enrolments.

Enrolment guide

The following tables show an illustrative programs of study for a student enrolled in the Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations on a full-time basis, completing the degree in either one year (incorporating Summer and Winter School) or in 1.5 years (over three semesters).

Completing the Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations in twelve months:

Subject to unit of study availability, students may complete the program within one year if four units of study are undertaken in both Semester 1 and Semester 2 with either two units of study undertaken in Summer School or one in Summer School and one in Winter School. The following table shows an illustrative program of study for a student enrolled in the Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations on a full-time basis undertaking four units of study per semester and one unit of study in both Summer and Winter School.

Year / Semester
Unit of study 1
Unit of study 2
Unit of study 3
Unit of study 4
Total credit points
Year 1
Semester 1
elective
elective
elective
24
Winter School
6
Year 1
Semester 2
elective
elective
elective
elective
24
Summer School
elective*
6

* Please Note. In 2008 no units were available for Summer School enrolment. The availability of 2009 units of study will be published later in the year.

Completing the Master of International Security in 1.5 years, over three semesters:

The following table shows an illustrative program of study for a student enrolled in the Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations on a full-time basis undertaking three or four units of study per semester.

Year / Semester
Unit of study 1
Unit of study 2
Unit of study 3
Unit of study 4
Total credit points
Year 1
Semester 1
elective
elective
elective
24
Year 1
Semester 2
elective
elective
-
18
Year 2
Semester 1
elective
elective
elective
-
18

Please Note. The information listed in these program of study examples is meant as a guide only. Students should always check the requirements for individual units of study. Students are usually able to complete the units of study for their degree in different sequences to those listed above. You are advised to plan their degree based upon your individual needs and to contact the Student Information Office if you need any assistance in planning your progression in your degree.

Accreditation

Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) accreditation

The Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) is the national association representing human resource management professionals and is Australia's leading human resources professional body. All degrees incorporating study in human resource management are AHRI-accredited. All Postgraduate Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations courses satisfy the requirements for professional membership of AHRI.

Entry requirements

For entry into this degree, students must have completed a bachelor’s degree, graduate diploma/certificate or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum credit (65 per cent) average.

For details of the English language requirements for entry into this course, please refer to the section headed English Language Requirements under the Admissions page on this website.

CostFor details of course fees information please see the Postgraduate coursework fees page on this website.
Duration of course

Full-time: A typical full-time student will undertake three or four units of study per semester completing the ten units of study in three semesters (1.5 years). Subject to unit of study availability, students may complete the program within a minimum of one year if four units of study are undertaken in both Semester 1 and Semester 2 with either two units of study undertaken in Summer School or one in Summer School and one in Winter School.

Part-time: Students undertake one or two units per semester, typically completing the program in 2.5 to five years.

Master of Human Resource Management

and Industrial Relations with Honours

For information on completing the Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations with Honours, students should refer to the information listing under the separate entry: Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations(Honours).
Faculty resolutions

and handbook

For more detailed course information, requirements and resolutions for this course in 2008, students should refer to the Faculty of Economics and Business Handbook.

Available units of study

The following is a list of the compulsory and elective units of study from the Faculty of Economics and Business which are available for enrolment this year.

Core units offered in this course
Elective units offered in this course

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