Online Courses Handbook 2003

296508 v.8 Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management)

Introduction
This course is designed for managers, human resource 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.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
For entry into the first stage of the course - a degree in Information Systems, Commerce or Computer Science from a recognised Australian tertiary institution, or an equivalent qualification. For entry into the second stage of the course - a PostgraduateDiploma in Business (Information Systems) or appropriate honours degree.

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

Duration and Availability
This course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Human Resource Management) may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

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 1

300291 v.2 Industrial Relations Stream 200.0

OR

300293 v.2 Human Resource Development Stream 200.0

OR

300294 v.3 Human Resource Management Stream 200.0

200.0

Year 2

11662 v.3 Business Dissertation (Management) 691 3.0 50.0

11666 v.3 Business Dissertation (Management) 695 3.0 25.0

11962 v.3 Strategic Human Resource Development 650 3.0 25.0

12891 v.2 Business Research Methods 600 3.0 25.0

5472 v.8 Cross Cultural Communication and Transitions 580 3.0 25.0

OR

5754 v.5 Facilitation and Group Process Skills 565 3.0 25.0

OR

5757 v.6 Organisation Change and Development 573 3.0 25.0

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

200.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Hrs/Wk Credits

4689 v.7 Human Resource Development (Work Redesign) 560 3.0 25.0

5254 v.6 Business Policy 650 3.0 25.0

5769 v.6 Human Resource Management (Strategy) 562 3.0 25.0

6316 v.8 Ed 621 - Naturalistic Research Methods 3.0 25.0

11663 v.3 Business Dissertation (Management) 692 3.0 50.0

11749 v.2 Group Support Systems Technologies 653 4.5 25.0

304935 v.1 Human Resource Management (Information Systems) 564 3.0 25.0