Why study human resources at Melbourne Business School?

1. Achieve human resources specialisation and business essentials: Deep dive into management of people, culture and performance, HR strategy and negotiation while also gaining a strong foundation across finance, accounting and marketing.
2. Connect with industry: Complete an internship or a consulting subject working to solve a real company problem in Melbourne, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur or London, plus get involved in our range of practical experience opportunities like Case Competitions, Practicum consulting subjects (in Melbourne or abroad) that will make you work ready when you graduate.
3. Study in a course with industry recognition: The Master of Management (HR) is accredited by the Society of Human Resource Management(SHRM) and the Australian HR Institute (AHRI).
4. Leading reputation with a global network: Melbourne is consistently ranked among the world's top universities for Business and Management and has over 60,000 business alumni in over 100 countries, ensuring that you join a valuable network of peers from all business disciplines right from day one.

What is it about?

The Master of Management (Human Resources) provides foundation training in business and economics, and specialist training in human resource management. The program covers a broad spectrum of management activities including all the key areas needed to become a successful manager and leader, such as:

• managing people;
• developing and implementing a strategic approach to managing an organisations human resources;
• motivating and rewarding employees;
• dealing with stakeholders and
• analysing data and developing HR policy and practice responses.

Catherine Matthews completed her Master of Management (Human Resources) in 2014 and is now working at one of Australia's biggest banks, and sitting on the board of an elite sporting team. Watch her story below.

Who is it for?

This program is ideal for students holding an undergraduate degree outside of business/commerce whose goal may be to assume a managerial position in human resources.

The program is also offered as a 1.5 year full time option (part-time equivalent available for domestic students) if you have previously completed an undergraduate degree in business, commerce or a related discipline.

Master of Management suite of programs also include:

• Master of Management
• Master of Management (Accounting)
• Master of Management (Accounting & Finance)
• Master of Management (Finance)
• Master of Management (Marketing)

200 Point Program

The 200 Point Master of Management (Human Resources) consists of 16 subjects comprising:

• 4 foundation subjects to be completed in the first semester of study
• 3 core subjects
• 4 discipline core subjects
• 3 general electives
• 2 capstone subject

150 Point Program

Students entering the Master of Management (Human Resources) with 50 points of advanced standing must complete 12 subjects comprising:

• 3 core subjects
• 4 discipline core subjects
• 3 general electives
• 2 capstone subject

Employment Outcomes

Our graduates have gone on to some successful and varied careers. These are just some examples:

Within 1 year of graduating

Human Resources, Shell, Australia

Within 2 years of graduating

Learning and Development Senior Consultant, KPMG, Australia

Within 6 years of graduating

Director at SISTEM

Within 6 years of graduating

Learning Manager for L'Oréal Australia & New Zealand

Practical Skills

You will leave the degree with a number of essential skills, including the ability to:

• Obtain, analyse, synthesise and evaluate evidence for management decision making in accounting and finance
• Apply strategic and critical thinking in relation to business and commerce related issues and in developing solutions to problems in organisations and ins society
• Be an effective decision maker in business and commerce

Melbourne Business School students are also offered the opportunity to develop their employability skills through our Skills Workshops.

Professional Accreditation

The Master of Management (Human Resources) is an accredited program with the Australian HR Institute.

Credit points may be awarded for students with a relevant undergraduate degree in business/commerce.

Entry requirements for the 200 point program Have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline Entry requirements for the 150 point program Have completed an undergr

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