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Master of Industrial and Employee Relations


Course code: 0200 + Course abbreviation: MIndEmpRels + Course director: Professor Gerry Griffin + Offered at 30 Collins Street, Melbourne + Normally completed in two semesters of full-time study or four semesters of part-time study

This 12-unit course has been designed for persons who are working, or intending to work, in any area of industrial relations, management, HRM or trade union activities. The course focuses upon the workplace aspects of industrial and employee relations, and links industrial relations and employee management practices with the broader issues of economic and labour market policy. The institutional and legal framework for industrial and employee relations is also covered in detail.

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 units 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 structure

A total of 12 coursework units must be completed , of which six must be level 5000 units. The selection and number of units will vary according to previous qualifications of candidates and must be determined in conjunction with the course coordinator.

Each unit will consist of a weekly three-hour seminar. Units will be available on a rotational basis over a two-year period. The units offered are:

In addition, students may select units from those offered by the Department of Management at other campuses.

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