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Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations coursework programs - Course structures

Course structures


Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations

To be awarded the Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, students complete units of study totalling 60 credit points, comprising:

  • 24 credit points in core units of study: a six credit point foundation unit, 12 credit points in compulsory advanced units and a six credit point capstone unit; and
  • 36 credit points in elective units of study.


Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations

To be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, students complete units of study totalling 36 credit points, comprising:

  • 18 credit points in core units of study: a six-credit point foundation unit and 12 credit points in compulsory advanced units; and
  • 18 credit points in elective units of study.


Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations

To be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, students complete units of study totalling 24 credit points, comprising:

  • 18 credit points in core units of study – a six-credit point foundation unit and 12 credit points in compulsory advanced units; and
  • a six credit point elective unit of study.

Core units of study


(1) Foundation

The foundation unit is designed to be taken at the commencement of the course.

  • WORK5002 People, Work and Employment

(2) Advanced

Students must complete the following 12 credit points in advanced units of study:

  • WORK6017 Human Resource Strategies
  • WORK6116 Employment and the Law

(3) Capstone (Master's degree only)

The capstone unit draws on all the units completed and thus is undertaken at the end of the degree. The capstone unit is only available to students enrolled in the master's degree.

  • WORK6034 HRM and IR in Action

Elective units of study

  • WORK6001 Organisational Analysis and Behaviour
  • WORK6002 Strategic Management
  • WORK6003 People, Management and Technology *
  • WORK6012 Industrial Relations Policy
  • WORK6018 International Industrial Relations *
  • WORK6026 Organisational Change and Development
  • WORK6030 Performance and Rewards
  • WORK6033 Organisational Sustainability
  • WORK6036 Co-operatives and Mutuals *
  • WORK6108 International Dimensions of HRM
  • WORK6111 Management Consulting
  • WORK6114 Health and Safety at Work *
  • WORK6115 Managing Diversity at Work *
  • WORK6117 Managing HR and Knowledge Systems *
  • WORK6118 Managing Communication in Organisations
  • WORK6119 The Innovative Firm *
  • WORK6120 Research Essay (Departmental permission required)
  • WORK6130 Leadership in Organisations
  • IBUS6002 Cross Cultural Management
  • IBUS6005 Ethical International Business Decisions
  • QBUS6320 Management Decision Making
  • BUSS6500 Industry Placement (Master’s students only and departmental permission required)

* Not offered for 2017.

Professional accreditation

The program is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) and is reviewed every three years to ensure program content is relevant to industry needs. Further information on accreditation can be found on the AHRI website.