Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations (MHRM&IR)
| Course Code | FC057 |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Credit Points Required | 60 |
| CRICOS code | 061140E |
Description
The Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations courses are specialised qualifications for those engaged in or contemplating careers in industrial relations, human resource management and related areas.
Please Note: Students who commenced their degree prior to 2011 should refer to the course structure, available major subject areas and resolutions in the faculty handbook for the year they commenced. Archived downloadable faculty handbooks can be accessed on the Handbooks website.
Degree requirements
To be awarded the Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, students must successfully complete a total of 10 units of study (60 credit points), comprising:
- two core units of study (12 credit points), comprising a foundation unit and a capstone unit.
- eight elective units of study (48 credit points). A minimum of four elective options (24 credit points) to be chosen from 'Section A'. The remaining elective options may be chosen from either 'Section A' or 'Section B'.
Core units of study
Foundation unit of study
The foundation unit of study is designed to be taken at the commencement of the degree.
Capstone unit of study
The capstone unit draws on all the units completed and thus is designed to be completed at the end of the degree.
Elective units of study
| Section A | Section B |
|---|---|
| WORK6008 Research Tools at Work * | WORK6001 Organisational Analysis and Behaviour * |
| WORK6011 Negotiation, Bargaining and Advocacy * | WORK6002 Foundations of Strategic Management * |
| WORK6012 Industrial Relations Policy | WORK6003 People, Management and Technology * |
| WORK6017 Human Resource Strategies | WORK6022 Special Topic in WOS # |
| WORK6018 International Industrial Relations | WORK6026 Organisational Change and Development |
| WORK6030 Performance and Rewards | WORK6027 Writers on Management * |
| WORK6031 Recruitment and Selection * | WORK6111 Management Consulting |
| WORK6034 Talent Management | WORK6119 The Innovative Firm |
| WORK6103 Gender and Work * | WORK6120 Research Essay |
| WORK6108 International Dimensions of HR | WORK6121 Founders of Enterprise * |
| WORK6109 Unions at Work * | WORK6130 Leadership in Organisations |
| WORK6114 Health and Safety at Work * | |
| WORK6115 Managing Diversity at Work | |
| WORK6116 Employment and the Law | |
| WORK6117 Managing HR and Knowledge Systems * | |
| WORK6118 Managing Communication in Organisations |
* These units are not offered in 2012.
# This unit is available off-shore in intensive mode in July2012 in conjunction with Loyola University, Chicago, with participants required to meet travel and concessional accommodation expenses. For further information, contact the coordinator, Professor John Shields.
Progression guide
The following table shows an example degree progression for a student enrolled in the Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations on a full-time basis, completing the degree in 1.5 years (over three semesters).
| Year / Semester | Unit of study 1 | Unit of study 2 | Unit of study 3 | Unit of study 4 | Total credit points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | WORK5002 | Section A elective | Section A elective | - | 18 |
| Year 1 Semester 2 | Section A elective | Section A elective | elective | elective | 24 |
| Year 2 Semester 1 | WORK6033 | elective | elective | - | 18 |
Please Note: The information listed in this program of study example is meant as a guide only. Students should always check the requirements for individual units of study. Students are usually able to complete the units of study for their course in different sequences to those listed above. You are advised to plan your program based upon your individual needs and to contact the Student Information Office if you need any assistance in planning your progression in your course.
Entry requirements
For entry into this degree, students must have completed a bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, graduate certificate or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum credit (65 per cent) average.
For details of the English language requirements for entry into this course, please refer to the webpage titled 'English Language Requirements for International Students' under the Admissions information on the University's website.
Minimum duration of degree
| Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|
| 1.5 years | 2.5 years |