Master of Human Resource Management

What is this course about?

CSU's Master of Human Resource Management, accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute, is designed for practising human resource professionals and those who wish to enter the profession.

To achieve business success, identifying, recruiting, training and rewarding the right people is vital. These are some of the challenges facing human resource management professionals. In today's modern organisation, human resources management (HRM) professionals have an important role to play in adding real value for the organisation.

CSU was a pioneer in the development of high quality HRM programs, with the Master of Human Resource Management offered first in 1989. Since then, the program has been a huge success and is responsible for the education and development of many senior figures in HRM within Australia and overseas.

To ensure that the knowledge and skills you gain on the program are relevant, we maintain close links with industry and have an expert panel of senior HRM professionals on our Industry Advisory Board. It is this commitment to state of the art theory, along with current business practice, which is the hallmark of our Master of Human Resource Management. 

CSU's reputation for delivery of quality education is excellent. Our online educational environment comprises modern systems that encourage communication amongst students, often located at great distance from each other. These systems also support collaboration between students and academic staff.

Assessments in our courses are designed so that they are practical and work related while having a strong theoretical basis. Skills and knowledge gained in the completion of these rigorous assessments are instantly applicable in the workplace. Our MHRM is reviewed regularly in consultation with practising HR professionals to ensure that study materials are relevant to the profession and are of an exceptional standard.

Professional recognition

The Master of Human Resource Management, the Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management and the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management are accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

Workplace learning

As with our other postgraduate courses, the assessments in MHRM subjects are designed so that students are immediately able to apply the skills and knowledge to their workplace. Assignments may include a requirement to prepare a strategic marketing plan or require the identification of human resource issues requiring the development of solutions for implementation. Other assignments may require students to act as a business manager and develop creative solutions to everyday challenges. 

Overseas study opportunities

CSU aims to provide students with the opportunity to experience the world through a broad range of international study experiences. International study trips are academically challenging as well as culturally engaging helping to prepare graduates for careers and leadership positions in the global economy. Through undertaking an overseas study trip, students will have the opportunity to learn about the local culture and business practices and experience first-hand the challenges of doing business overseas.

Previous overseas study modules include:

• Doing Business in China - in partnership with University of Applied Science, Bern and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
• Doing Business in Europe - in partnership with University of Applied Science, Bern, Switzerland
• Doing Business in Europe  - in partnership with Institut Sup??rieur du Commerce, School of Management, Paris, France

Flexible offering

This course is available by distance education only and is offered across a three-session academic year with sessions commencing in February, July and November each year.

The Master of Human Resource Management has a minimum full-time duration of three sessions, however the actual duration is dependent on subject availability and the session of commencement.