Duration
1.5 years full time / 3 years part time
Mode (Location)
Online
Intake
August, October
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
AUD $28,488 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Course overview
Overview
Who is the Master of Human Resource Management course for?
This course is designed for professionals who want to influence organisational performance through people. Whether you're an HR practitioner looking to progress into a strategic leadership role, a people manager seeking deeper expertise in workforce management, or a professional transitioning into HR, you'll build the skills to lead change, shape workplace culture and make evidence-based people decisions.
By focusing on people analytics, workplace wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, workplace law and organisational transformation, you'll graduate ready to tackle complex workforce challenges and drive meaningful organisational impact.
The flexible delivery format allows you to develop HR expertise without disrupting other personal or professional commitments.
Hear from Dr Belinda Allen about her view on the role of people in human resource management:
While international students are welcome to study this course, it is not available to those who require a student visa (subclass 500) to study in Australia.
Get the edge to drive organisational transformation, powered by people.
- Gain practical strategies grounded in evidence to address real-world human resources (HR) challenges
- Align compliance and HR strategy with legal expertise from Australia’s leading law school
- Leverage HR analytics to guide business decisions
- Apply your learning through hands-on case studies
- 100% online study designed to fit your schedule
- Opportunity to choose your own path. Select from coursework or research pathways
- Graduate in just 24 months.
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Industry accredited
This HRM course is recognised by the organisations that set the standard
Australian HR Institute (AHRI)
Accredited by Australia's peak HR body, you have the guarantee this course meets the national standard and that the course reflects what employers value.
AACSB
The Faculty of Business and Economics is AACSB accredited. Only six percent of the world's business schools hold this accreditation and is recognised internationally as a sign of a first-class business education.
EQUIS
A leading international system run by Brussels-based EFMD Global is a promise that our education is enhanced through internationalisation, corporate connections, ethics, social responsibility and sustainability.
Why study online with the University of Melbourne?
We’re reimagining the online learning experience for busy working professionals like you, designed to give you control and immediate impact, wherever you are.
We offer an innovative online learning experience and responsive curriculum where cutting-edge research meets your real-world challenges.
Learn from our world-leading academics who are shaping the future of your industry and your world and become part of a lifelong knowledge community that is recognised globally for excellence.
Wherever you are, you can take charge of your learning experience. Whether this means engaging live or when it suits you; taking breaks or accelerating; connecting with others or running your own race. You're in control – of your work, study and life.
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