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 it is vital to identify, recruit, train and reward the right people. These are some of the challenges facing human resource management professionals. In today's modern organisation, human resource management professionals have an important role to play in adding real value for the organisation.

Why study this degree?

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

To ensure the knowledge and skills you gain through the program are relevant, we maintain close links with industry and have an expert panel of senior human resource management 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. 

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Specialisations

You will have the opportunity to choose a combination of specialisations offered in this program.

Browse the full list of available specialisations

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject outlines and in course materials.

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CSU's reputation for delivery of quality education is excellent. Our online distance education 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 Master of Human Resource Management is reviewed regularly in consultation with practising human resources professionals to ensure that study materials are relevant to the profession and are of an exceptional standard.

Available by distance education, the Master of Human Resource Management is designed and delivered with study flexibility in mind. You can choose between full-time and part-time study options to fit in with work and lifestyle commitments.

You could choose to study one subject per session or, following consultation and approval from your Course Director, complete up to four subjects per session, allowing you to fast track your degree completion.

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. Accreditation is reviewed every three years.

Workplace learning

As with our other postgraduate courses, the assessments in Master of Human Resource Management subjects are designed so that students are 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 business in:

• China - in partnership with the University of Applied Science, Bern and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
• Europe - in partnership with the University of Applied Science in Bern, Switzerland and with the Institut Supérieur du Commerce, School of Management in 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.

Career opportunities

The Master of Human Resource Management is a high quality course with a reputation for excellence in providing learning, professional and career development opportunities for graduates. Recent graduates from the program include human resource directors, consultants, and senior managers involved in training and development, industrial relations, change management and other professionals who wish to enter the human resource profession.

Specialisations

You will have the opportunity to choose a combination of specialisations offered in the program, including:

Management of Organisational Change

Employment Relations

International Human Resource Management

Conflict and Dispute Resolution

Business Partnership

Credit / pathways

Students who have completed CSU's Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, the Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management or the Graduate Certificate in Commerce will receive full credit for the subjects studied in those programs.

Applicants who have successfully completed the Australian Human Resource Institute Professional Diploma in Human Resources will receive four subjects' credit into the Master of Human Resource Management program.

Other applicants for credit will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the CSU credit regulations below.

Candidates may receive transfer credit for up to 50% of the course for prior study if they can demonstrate that such study was completed at a recognised higher education institution within the last 10 years, at the postgraduate level. To apply for credit, candidates are required to submit, with their application for admission, a certified transcript of results and subject outline or curriculum of those subjects.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Human Resource Management, Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management or Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management, applicants should hold an undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution and/or an equivalent professional qualification.

Applicants with other academic and/or professional qualifications and/or work experience acceptable to the University will be considered.

Students without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management if they can demonstrate they have a minimum of five years' relevant work experience.

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

English language proficiency

Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:

• have completed all their formal studies in one or more of the following countries; or
• were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries; or
• have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time University study in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia
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• have successfully completed one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-secondary study at an affiliate institution of the University, with English as the medium of instruction and assessment.

All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.

Acceptable tests for English proficiency

Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:

• an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of at least 6.0, and with no score below 5.5;
• a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based score of 550 and TWE of 5.0;
• a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 and Essay Rating of 5;
• a TOEFL internet-based score of 80 for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, and 90 for postgraduate research candidates with a minimum score of 25 in the writing section.
• a Combined Universities Admission Test (CULT) overall score of at least 65;
• a C pass in English at the GCE 'A' level examinations in either Singapore or the United Kingdom;
• completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A2 at higher or sub. Level;
• a C pass in 'Use of English' in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE);
• completion of the UNSW Foundation Studies Certificate with a C pass in 'Use of English';
• completion of an AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes);
• successful completion of at least one year of study in a course at Associate Diploma or Diploma level on the Register of Australian Tertiary Education;
• a score of 155 in the verbal component of the STAT test;
• a Pass grade in the Uniworld English College English for Tertiary Entrance course; or
• IRI Diploma of English.

An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University's requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.

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