2099 - Master of Human Resource Management
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | MHRM |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 031152E |
| Managing faculty | Business and Economics |
| Study location and mode | Off-campus (Gippsland) On-campus (Caulfield) |
| Total credit points required | 72 |
| Duration (years) | 1.5 years FT, 3 years PT |
| Postgraduate research component* | An optional research pathway is available. |
| Contact details | Monash Graduate School of Business, telephone +61 3 9903 1400, fax +61 3 9903 2890, email gsb@buseco.monash.edu.au |
| Course coordinator | Dr Cathy Sheehan |
Description
Objectives
The learning goals associated with this course are to:
- analyse and evaluate the strategic contribution that can be made by human resource management (HRM)
- develop specialist knowledge and expertise in HRM responsibilities
- review and analyse contemporary HRM issues and the design of related HR policy and practice
- examine the interplay between HRM and related specialist areas such as industrial, workplace and employee relations, organisational and change management and leadership
- critically analyse and apply HRM theory and empirical research.
Structure
The course structure has two main components:
- a set of core units in human resource management
- six open electives.
Requirements
(a.) Students must complete six core units (36 points) as follows:
(i.) the following five units (30 points):
- MGX5261 Human resource management issues
- MGX5551 Strategic human resource management
- MGX5631 International human resource management
- MGX9600 Managing people and organisations
- MGX9850 Human resource management
(ii.) one of the following units (6 points):
(b.) students must complete a further six graduate units (36 points) subject to the following conditions:
- a maximum of two elective units (12 points) may be taken from other faculties
- students seeking Australian Human Resources Institute accreditation should include MGX5670 (Leadership), and MGX9720 (Managing organisational change) as elective units
- a research option is available with permission of the course coordinator. Students enrolling in the Research option will be required to complete the units MGX5000, MGX5901 and MGX5900 as part of their elective component.
Additional degree requirements:
- students must study a minimum of four 5000-level units.
It is recommended that students consult with the course coordinator to ensure their elective units form a coherent study program.
Professional recognition
This degree is recognised by the Australian Human Resources Institute.
Professional recognition may be dependent upon work experience requirements and the correct choice of units.
Alternative exit(s)
Students wishing to exit the Master of Human Resource Management early may apply to graduate with one of the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:
- Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study
- Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management after successful completion of 48 points of study.
Award(s) received on completion