Master of Human Resource Management - 2019

This course offers current and aspiring managers 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. Units ccan then be selected to suit students' 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 the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

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

1. be critical and creative scholars who:
   • produce innovative solutions to problems
   • apply research skills to business challenges
   • communicate effectively and perceptively
2. be responsible and effective global citizens who:
   • engage in an internationalised world
   • exhibit cross cultural competence
   • demonstrate ethical values
3. 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
4. have advanced knowledge to master's level in human resource management.

This degree is accreditated by relevant Australian professional bodies. Refer to the Monash Business School professional recognitionprofessional recognition (https://www.monash.edu/business/future-students/graduate-study-options/after-you-graduate/professional-recognition) page.

The course is structured in two parts: Part A. Mastery knowledge and Part B. Application studies. All students complete Part A. Depending upon prior qualifications you may receive credit for Part B or a combination of the two.

Part A. Mastery knowledge

These units will develop your capacity as a critical and creative professional who is able to apply your knowledge of a specialisation to provide discipline-based solutions in human resource management.

Part B. Application studies

The focus of these studies is to develop a sound knowledge base and acquire a thorough understanding of the aspects of human resource management and apply them in business contexts.

The course comprises 72 points structured into two parts: Part A. Mastery knowledge (48 points) and Part B. Application studies (24 points).

• If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 72 points, comprising Part A and Part B.
• If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 48 points, comprising Part A.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete the higher credit-point option.

Part A. Mastery knowledge (48 points)

You must complete:

a. Six units (36 points):

• MGF5261 Talent management and professions of the future
• MGF5551 Human resource management strategy and analytics
• MGF5610 People management and work in a global context
• MGF5960 Organisations: people, purpose and structure
• MGF5985 Human resource management
• MGF5920 Work and employment relations

b. Two units (12 points) from the following:

• MGF5300Not offered in 2019 Governance
• MGF5670 Leadership
• MGF5680 Managerial problem solving and decision making
• MGF5690 Services and operations management
• MGF5923 Public policy
• MGF5927Not offered in 2019 Public management
• MGF5972 Managing organisational change
• MGF5976 Strategic management

Part B. Application studies (24 points)

You must complete either a. or b. below:

a. Four units (24 points) of elective units at either level 4 or 5 from the Faculty of Business and Economics or across the University as long as you have the pre-requisites and there are no restrictions on admission to the units

Units can be identified using the browse unitsbrowse units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) tool and indexes of unitsindexes of units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/) in the current edition of the Handbook. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in some units taught by other faculties.

b. The research pathway (24 points):*

• MGX4000 Introductory management research methods
• MGX5901 Research report (introduction)
• MGX5900 Research report (12 points)

* If you are interested in enrolling in the research pathway you require permission. You must have completed a minimum of 24 points, including MGX4000, and achieved a minimum distinction average (70%) to progress to the research report.

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with one of the following awards, provided you have satisfied the requirements for that award during your enrolment in this master's course:

• Graduate Certificate of Business after successful completion of 24 credit points of study with a minimum of 18 credit points at level 4 or above
• Graduate Diploma of Business after successful completion of 48 credit points of study with a minimum of 36 credit points at level 4 or above
• Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management after successful completion of 48 credit points of study, including all the requirements for that course, with a minimum of 36 credit points at level 4 or above.

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a higher degree by research if you are admitted at entry level 1 completing the research pathway (24 points). If you are admitted at entry level 2 you will normally already have an honours degree, however, if you are in this group and wish to complete a research thesis in human resource management you should discuss the option with the course coordinator.