146504 v.3 Master of Human Resources

MHumRes(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 027236B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

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's degree in business, economics or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution, provided that the specific discipline in the bachelor's degree is different to the specific discipline of the proposed Professional Masters OR A bachelor's degree in a field other than business, economics or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution OR Honours degree OR Graduate Diploma (in business, economics or commerce) OR Significant professional experience. Note that the student may be required to 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 three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units are available in the evening.

Intermediate Awards I

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.

Intermediate Awards II

Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources.

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 essential study materials.

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.9	Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation 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.8	Human Resource Management (Remuneration 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.5	Human Resource Management (Learning 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
305813	v.3	Finance (Principles) 515	3.0	25.0
306812	v.1	Innovative Organisations 564	3.0	25.0

N1	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	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2006	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2006	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y
2006	S'pore HR Institute	Trimester 1A		Y
2006	S'pore HR Institute	Trimester 2A		Y
2006	S'pore HR Institute	Trimester 3A		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.