146504 v.4 Master of Human Resources
MHumRes(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 027236B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1.5 Years
Introduction
Designed for managers, human resource and industrial relations professionals, and consultants wanting to develop and expand knowledge, personal and professional skills to develop people currently working in complex and changing organisational climates in Australia and overseas. The course features guided independent study, team projects and maximum use of information and communication technology.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelor degree, an honours degree, or a graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution) in a discipline other than Human Resource Management and with a course weighted average of at least 60% or significant professional experience. Note that students may be required to successfully complete additional foundation units at the discretion of the appropriate academic program area head.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is between one-and-a-half to two years' full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units are available in the evening.
Intermediate Awards 1
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:
Intermediate Awards II
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources.
Course Organisation
Students who are required to take foundation units will be expected to take them in the first semester of the course.
Professional Recognition
Depending upon the major area of study chosen, graduates are eligible for membership to the Australian Human Resources Institute.
Career Opportunities
Graduates generally find employment that have an interest in or focus on human resource management and industrial relations activities in the intermediary managerial level.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5768 | v.8 | Human Resource Management (Remuneration Management) 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5769 | v.7 | Human Resource Management (Strategy) 562 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5770 | v.8 | Knowledge Worker Retention 600 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5771 | v.8 | Human Resource Management (International) 650 | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 8 OPTIONS | 200.0 | ||||
| 300.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 10481 | v.3 | Business Ethics 567 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11217 | v.2 | Industrial Relations (Australian) 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11347 | v.5 N1 | Human Resource Management (Learning and Development) 574 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11666 | v.3 | Business Dissertation (Management) 695 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11667 | v.3 | Business Dissertation (Management) 696 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312406 | v.1 | Introduction to Research Methods 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4688 | v.5 N1 | Human Resource Management (Overview) 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5248 | v.6 | Managerial Leadership 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5275 | v.10 | Management Overview 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5470 | v.7 | Law (Industrial) 572 | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| 5472 | v.9 N1 | Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation 580 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5744 | v.7 | Industrial Relations (Negotiation and Advocacy) 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5745 | v.6 | Industrial Relations (Comparative) 562 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5752 | v.6 | Law (Advanced Industrial) 573 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5754 | v.5 | Facilitation and Group Process Skills 565 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
N1 Foundation units - 4688 Human Resource Management (Overview) 560, 5745 Industrial Relations (Comparative) 562, 11217 Industrial Relations (Australian) 560, HRM (Learning and Development) 574, 5472 Cross-Cultural Communication & Negotiation 580.
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | Singapore Campus | Semester 1 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
