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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Career outcomes
Overview
As businesses increasingly look to HR to drive strategy, culture and performance, this course empowers you with expertise to make a real impact.
Backed by AHRI accreditation and industry insights, you’ll be ready to influence organisational direction and elevate workforce potential.
Employment outcomes
This Master of Human Resource Management course will help prepare you for a variety of roles, such as:
Director of Human Resources
$200K–$300K annual salary*
Director of People and Culture
$220K–$280K annual salary*
Employee Experience Consultant
$110K–$140K annual salary***
Human Resource Adviser
$85K–$115K annual salary*
Human Resource Analyst
$90K–$120K annual salary*
Human Resource Manager
$130K–$160K annual salary*
Leadership and Engagement Manager
$115K–$135K annual salary**
* 2026 Australia Human Resources (HR) Salary Guide, Robert Half
** SEEK, Engagement Manager salary in Australia, August 2026
***2026 HR insights and salary benchmarking report , Randstad, 2026
How the Master of Human Resource Management prepares you for a strategic HR role
The Master of Human Resource Management prepares you for strategic HR roles, such as becoming a Strategic HR Manager. It does this by combining broad HR knowledge with focused strategic expertise across 12 subjects. Throughout your degree, you'll cover the essential knowledge areas that modern HR leaders need, including people analytics, change and transformation, generative AI and workplace law.
Two subjects then build on this foundation: Strategic HRM and Strategic Skills for HR Decision-making. Through these subjects, you'll learn how every part of HR connects to the business and how HR strategy can actively drive organisational success.
Want to stand out in a complex, fast-changing HR landscape? Explore all the reasons why you should study HRM at the University of Melbourne.
Profile
Aman Ullah
Course Director
Dr Aman Ullah (MBA, PhD) is an education-focused academic specialising in HRM, change management, and stakeholder management. Aman also holds leadership roles as Co-area Head of Organisation Studies and the Director of the online Master of HRM in the Department of Management and Marketing.
With over 15 years of academic experience at Australian universities, Aman has a solid foundation in human resource management theory. Aside from his academic background, Aman has led high-performance teams at major multinational organisations like Novartis and Servier Pharmaceuticals, providing a unique blend of academic rigour and practical industry insights. This combined experience allows Aman to connect theoretical ideas with real-world business practices in his teaching. His diverse background, extensive teaching history, industry connections, and dedication to excellence all contribute to student success in management courses. Dr Aman has a proven track record in subject coordination, curriculum development, student support, and delivering face-to-face, blended, and fully online education.
Aman holds a doctoral degree in Human Resource Management (HRM) from Deakin University, demonstrating his strong academic background in the field. Aman completed a Graduate Diploma in Pedagogy and Melbourne Teaching Certificate, a professional teaching qualification from the University of Melbourne, showcasing his commitment to pedagogy and teaching excellence.