146504 v.5 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 applicable to working in complex and changing organisational climates in Australia and overseas. The course features guided independent study, team projects and extensive 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. Note that students may be required to successfully complete additional foundation units at the discretion of the appropriate academic program leader.
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 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.
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 in areas that have an interest in, or focus on, human resource management and industrial relations activities in middle managerial levels.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 11217 | v.3 | Employee Relations in Australia 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 5745 | v.7 | Comparative Industrial Relations 562 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11347 | v.6 | Human Resource Development 574 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4688 | v.6 | Human Resource Management Overview 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5472 | v.9 | Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation 580 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 5744 | v.8 | Industrial Relations Mediation and Advocacy 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5754 | v.5 | Facilitation and Group Process Skills 565 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5770 | v.8 | Knowledge Worker Retention 600 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5771 | v.9 | International Human Resource Management 650 | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 5768 | v.9 | Remuneration and Performance Management 661 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5769 | v.8 | Strategic Human Resource Management 662 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 2 OPTIONS | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 10481 | v.3 | Business Ethics 567 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11217 | v.3 | Employee Relations in Australia 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5248 | v.7 | Managerial Leadership 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5470 | v.8 | Employment Law 572 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5745 | v.7 | Comparative Industrial Relations 562 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5752 | v.7 | Advanced Industrial Law 573 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | Singapore Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | Singapore Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | Singapore Campus | Summer Semester | 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.
