Postgraduate - CourseMaster of Human Resource Management

This course offers 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 contemporary issues related to managing human resources, international and strategic human resource management issues, 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 and the Faculty of Business and Economics. The course involves the study of theoretical and research developments and analysis of contemporary examples of human resource management.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross-cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline-based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have advanced knowledge to master's level in human resource management.

Students may be eligible for credit to a maximum of 50 per cent of the course requirements for previous graduate level studies. Credits or exemptions up to a maximum of 24 credit points may be granted for a honours degree level qualification in a relevant discipline.*

* Relevant disciplines include any major within management, business, economics or upon approval of the course coordinator.

36 credit points

Refer to the faculty's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/professional-recognition/) page in this Handbook.

The course has three main components:

• five core units
• three management elective units
• four electives.

An optional research pathway is available.

Students must complete:

(a.) five core units (30 points):

• MGX5261 Human resource management issues
• MGX5551 Strategic human resource management
• MGX5631 International human resource management
• MGX5960 Managing people and organisations
• MGX5985 Human resource management

(b.) one of the following units (6 points):

• MGF5610 People management and work in a global context
• MGX5920 Work and employment relations

(c.) two units (12 points) from the following list:

• MGF5300 Governance
• MGF5360 Strategic management in the public sector
• MGF5370 Policy analysis
• MGF5440 Public sector financial management
• MGX5670 Leadership
• MGX5680 Managerial problem solving and decision making
• MGX5690 Services and operations management
• MGF5923 Public policy
• MGF5927 Public management
• MGX5972 Managing organisational change
• MGX5976 Strategic management

Students who have completed a honours degree in a relevant discipline must complete units from (a.), (b.) and (c.).

(d.) a further four units (24 points) subject to the following conditions:

• a maximum of two elective units (12 points) may be taken from other faculties
• students interested in pursuing doctoral studies (PhD) can choose the research report elective option.

Elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; postgraduate units are those that commence with the number 5. Students must be able to meet any unit prerequisites.

It is recommended that students consult with the course coordinator to ensure their elective units form a coherent study program.

Research report elective option

The research report option may provide an alternative pathway for students from a course work master's programs into a PhD program.

Students complete (24 points):

• MGX5000 Introductory management research methods
• MGX5900 Research report (12 points)
• MGX5901 Research report (introduction)

Students intending to enrol in the research report require permission. Students must have completed a minimum of 24 points of coursework study, including MGX5000, and achieved a minimum average of 70 per cent, to progress to the research report. Students should discuss this option with their course coordinator prior to enrolling.

This degree may serve as a pathway to a higher degree by research. Students considering a research degree are advised to consult a course coordinator prior to making an application.

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:

• 1679 Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study
• 2778 Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management after successful completion of 48 points of study.

Master of Human Resource Management