Master of Human Resource Management

Course 494-AA (2008)

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Year and Campus:	2008
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate

 ContactGraduate School Office, Faculty of Economics and Commerce 

Course Overview:	This program aims to assist students to develop a range of conceptual and practical skills, which will equip them to work in human resource management and related fields. The program emphasises the ways in which conceptual and theoretical skills can be utilised to solve practical problems in managing people at work.
Objectives:	On successful completion of this course students should: Have knowledge and comprehension of the main approaches to managing people at work and the range of factors that influence human resource management practices; Be able to analyse and evaluate the human resource policies and practices used in different organisations; and Be capable of applying knowledge and theories of human resource management to present and future situations. On successful completion of this course students should be able to demonstrate the following attributes and skills: The ability to synthesise and apply competing human resource management theories and approaches; Problem solving and critical analytical skills, which should be developed by the use of small group discussions, case studies and projects in various subjects; Collaborative learning and team-work skills, which should be fostered by working in small groups in various subjects; and Verbal and written communication skills, which should be developed by group work and group presentations in various subjects and the preparation of major projects and assignments.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	The Master of Human Resource Management consists of twelve semester-length subjects. Students are to complete a total of 150 points taking the form of 12 x 12.5 point semester-long subjects comprising eight core subjects and four elective subjects. Students may commence in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.
Subject Options:	Eight core subjects: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 325-641 Strategic HRM Planning and Evaluation Semester 1 12.50 325-642 Managing Stakeholders Semester 1 12.50 325-643 Managing Diversity Semester 2 12.50 325-652 Developing Employee Competencies Semester 2 12.50 325-653 Performance Management & Reward Systems Semester 1 12.50 325-654 Conducting and Evaluating Research Semester 1 12.50 325-656 Conflict and Negotiation Semester 2 12.50 325-687 International Human Resource Management Semester 2 12.50 Four elective subjects from: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 306-660 Accounting for Decision Making Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer 12.50 325-491 Business Fundamentals Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 325-640 Marketing Management Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer 12.50 325-647 Leadership and Team Dynamics Semester 1 12.50 325-650 Contemporary Employment Systems Semester 2 12.50 325-664 Strategic Management Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 325-677 People and Change Semester 2 12.50 325-688 Asian Business and Management Semester 1 12.50 325-695 Project Management Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 *It is highly recommended that students who have not undertaken previous studies in economics, commerce, business or a similar disciplines undertake 325-491 Business Fundamentals in place of one elective. One elective from outside the prescribed list may be selected with the approval of the Program Director.
Entry Requirements:	The minimum entry requirement is an undergraduate degree of good academic standard in an appropriate discipline or its equivalent and at least one year of documented relevant work and/or professional experience. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.
Core Participation Requirements:	For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes:	None
Notes:	Assessment Students must pass all twelve subjects to qualify for the Master of Human Resource Management. Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management Students enrolled in any of Master of Human Resource Management who are either unable, or who choose not to continue with their students, may be eligible to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management. Students must have successfully completed four core subjects and four elective subjects and be in good standing to be eligible to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management. Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management Students enrolled in any of Master of Human Resource Management who are either unable, or who choose not to continue with their studies, may be eligible to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management. Students must have successfully completed three core subjects and one elective subject and be in good standing to be eligible to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management.

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