Graduate Coursework

Master of Management (Human Resources)

  • Course code: MC-MGMTHRE
Clock
Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
Location
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Calendar-month
Intake
March, July
Key dates
Dollar
Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Entry schemes
Access Melbourne is available
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Course overview

Overview

1.5-year option available for students with prior business study

Help organisations make the most of their people

Work in the people side of business with a Master of Management (Human Resources) at Melbourne Business School (MBS). Become an expert in people management, strategy, culture, and performance, while also developing strong foundational business knowledge. Gain valuable experience and practical skills with a real-life consulting and internship opportunities and case competitions. Graduate with the knowledge and experience employers are looking for.

Key features

  1. Industry accredited. Graduate with a Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) accredited qualification.
  1. Ideal for business and non-business backgrounds. Open to students from all backgrounds, with a 1.5-year option available if you have studied business before.
  1. Road test your new skills in industry. Complete a consulting subject in Australia or overseas and complete an internship to build skills, connections, and experience.

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Why study human resources at Melbourne?

Undertake foundational training in business and economics, and specialist training in human resource management. The program covers a broad spectrum of management activities including all the key areas needed to become a successful manager and leader.

  1. Human resources with business essentials: You’ll build a strong foundation in disciplines like accounting, finance, and management - ideal for students who haven’t studied business before. (Course credit is available for student with a business background.)
  1. Connect with industry: Complete an internship or a consulting subject in Melbourne, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur or London, plus get involved in our range of practical experience opportunities such as, Case Competitions and Practicum consulting subjects (in Melbourne or abroad).
  1. Study in a course with industry recognition: The Master of Management (HR) is accredited by the Society of Human Resource Management(SHRM) and the Australian HR Institute (AHRI).
  1. Learn from experts. Hear from industry-leaders in guest lectures and learn from experts with international human resources research profiles.
  1. Leading reputation with a global network: Melbourne is consistently ranked among the world's top universities for Business and Management and has over 60,000 business alumni in over 100 countries, ensuring that you join a valuable network of peers from all business disciplines right from day one.

Student support

Students at Melbourne Business School (MBS) can access a wide range of support.

  1. Careers Skills Development Program. Access this business-specific program for services like mentoring and workshops on skills such as effective networking and writing a great CV.
  1. Student clubs. Extend your learning, build new connections, and make lifelong friends by joining a faculty club. Contribute to the community with clubs like Global Consulting Group, offering pro-bono consulting for charities and not-for-profits.
  1. Case competitions and start-up pitches. Develop real business solutions in a tight timeframe at the MBS Case Competition or make your pitch in our startup competition.

What students say

“In my first class, my lecturer asked ‘how many nationalities do we have in the room?’. In a group of 60 we had 25 different nationalities. Everyone had such a unique, diverse perspective to HR topics which [was] so insightful.”

- Melanie Guzman | Master of Management (Human Resources)