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146504 v.3 Master of Human Resources


MHumRes(Curtin)

Introduction


Designed for managers, human resource and industrial relations professionals and consultants wanting to develop and expand knowledge and 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 communications technology.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


A bachelor degree in business, commerce or a related area together with either a postgraduate qualification in a related field or at least two years in a senior level human resources managerial role. Applicants with other relevant qualifications and or experience may be considered for admission but may be required to complete additional foundation units.

Recognition of Prior Learning


Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability


This fee paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units are available in the evening.

Intermediate Awards


A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award, subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Course Organisation


Full-time and part-time seminars and research units.

Professional Recognition


Depending upon the major area of study chosen, graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Human Resource Institute.

Career Opportunities


Graduates generally find employment positions 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 vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 2

11666 v.3   Business Dissertation (Management) 695 3.0 25.0
12891 v.2   Business Research Methods 600 3.0 25.0
5745 v.6   Industrial Relations (Comparative) 562 3.0 25.0
  OR  
5744 v.7   Industrial Relations (Negotiation and Advocacy) 561 3.0 25.0
5769 v.7   Human Resource Management (Strategy) 562 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 8 OPTIONS   200.0
  300.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
4688 v.5   Human Resource Management (Overview) 560 3.0 25.0
4689 v.7   Human Resource Development (Work Redesign) 560 3.0 25.0
5275 v.8   Management Processes and Policies 560 3.0 25.0
5470 v.7   Law (Industrial) 572 3.5 25.0
5472 v.8   Cross Cultural Communication and Transitions 580 3.0 25.0
5747 v.6   Employee Relations - Advanced Topics 650 3.0 25.0
5754 v.5   Facilitation and Group Process Skills 565 3.0 25.0
5768 v.7   Human Resource Management (Compensation Management) 561 3.0 25.0
5770 v.6   Human Resource Management (Recruitment and Selection) 563 3.0 25.0
5771 v.8   Human Resource Management (International) 650 3.0 25.0
11217 v.2   Industrial Relations (Australian) 560 3.0 25.0
11347 v.4   Human Resource Management (Training and Development) 574 3.0 25.0
11667 v.3   Business Dissertation (Management) 696 3.0 25.0
11763 v.2   Conflict Resolution Processes 601 3.0 25.0
304935 v.1   Human Resource Management (Information Systems) 564 3.0 25.0
305813 v.3   Finance (Principles) 515 3.0 25.0
306812 v.1   Innovative Organisations 564 3.0 25.0
 
# Stage 1 units.
* Stage 2 units (normally require completion of Stage 1).
NB Foundations units include - 11218 Communication in Organisations 560, 5744 Industrial Relations (Negotiation and Advocacy) 560, 4688 Human Resource Management (Overview) 560, 11217 Industrial Relations (Australian) 560.
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    
2004 S'pore HR Institute Trimester 2A   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.



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