Course code: 2099 + Course abbreviation: MHRM + Course director: To be advised + Offered in evening and/or Friday/ Saturday teaching modes at Caulfield campus + Normally completed in three semesters full-time study or six semesters of part-time study
This 12-unit course provides current and aspiring managers with the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and expertise in human resource management, with an emphasis on strategic issues.
Students commence their studies with foundation units focusing on current
issues related to managing human resources, organisational change, and
industrial relations. Students then select units to suit their own interests
and requirements by choosing from the wide range of elective units offered by
the Department of Management. The course involves the study of theoretical and
research developments and analysis of contemporary examples of human resource
management.
The degree can be completed by either a coursework option or by a coursework
and research paper options.
Applicants require a pass degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised
tertiary institution, or an executive certificate from this faculty with an
average of credit or above. Candidates may be eligible for a maximum of eight
credit exemptions for units considered to be equivalent to particular
requirements in the course of study. Credit is restricted to study completed in
the last five years. The course director assesses credit exemptions.
This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult the Department of
Management as to the 2003 course fee. Course fees are set and reviewed annually
and are therefore subject to change.
The course consists of five core units and seven electives. Students should complete four 9000-level graduate units before commencing 5000-level units. Students must study a minimum of six 5000-level units or equivalent.
Three electives chosen from 9000-level graduate units taught by
the Department of Management, other departments from the Faculty of Business
and Economics, or other faculties of Monash University, unit to course director
approval
and
Four electives chosen from 5000-level graduate units taught by the Department
of Management, other departments in the Faculty of Business and Economics or
other faculties of Monash University, subject to course director approval
or
In place of four electives, students may enrol in MGX5901 (Research report -
introduction) (12 points) and MGX5900 (Research report) (20,000-word research
report) (12 points).
* New structure subject to final university approval.
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