Master of Human Resource Management

1. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be able to align people management strategies with business objectives and the external environment.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Describe, explain and apply the fundamental principles of strategic human resource management;
• Identify the various sources of sustained competitive advantage of human capital in managing people; and
• Evaluate the impact of political, economic, social, cultural and environmental factors on managing and developing human resources.

2. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be capable identifying and responding to stakeholders’ demands and of managing organisational relationships.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Identify the need for stakeholders’ involvement in human resource implementation;
• Apply the knowledge and skills for managing stakeholders in variety of organisational contexts;
• Understand and moderate the impact of social capital and social networks in relation to the need for human resource to build effective relationships with individuals and groups within and outside the organisation; and
• Develop a critical appreciation of the nature of organisational change, leadership and the role of leaders.

3. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be effective decision makers in building organisational capability through high performing people.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Plan, analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of related human resource policies of talent identification, recruitment, development, rewards, retention, and promotion;
• Measure and evaluate the systems that distinguish high-performing from low-performing individuals;
• Establish clear performance standards and analyse the result in order to improve the established standards; and
• Develop and improve leadership and team-work skills.

4. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be critical thinkers in the field of human resource management and adept in developing solutions to problems.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Explain and critically analyse factors that influence senior management decision making;
• Make critical, sound and independent judgements for supporting organisational direction with political, economic and cultural sensitivities; and
• Analyse the role played by stakeholders in the development of organisational policy and practice.

5. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be knowledgeable in the core areas of human resource management and possess the capabilities to manage a range of functions within organisations effectively.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Describe the core areas of human resource management and the related management principles, theories and models;
• Analyse and evaluate the key competencies needed to become a successful human resource manager including strategic management, international management, marketing and other functional disciplines;
• Critically analyse human resource management’s problems and apply relevant models and theories to generate effective solutions; and
• Examine and evaluate the integrated nature of HRM strategy, policy and practice across the individual, group/team and organisational levels.

Students may commence in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.

Core subjects

Elective subjects

1. The Selection Committee will evaluate the applicant’s ability to pursue successfully the course using the following criteria:

• An undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent, and at least two years of documented relevant work experience;
• The applicant’s submitted statement of intent in seeking entry; and
• Performance on the GMAT unless the applicant has met one of the approved conditions for GMAT exemption.

2. 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.

For the purpose of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.

The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

On successful completion of this course students will be:

• Able to align people management strategies with business objectives and the external environment;
• Capable of identifying and responding to stakeholders’ demands and of managing organisational relationships;
• Effective decision makers in building organisational capability through high performing people;
• Critical thinkers in the field of human resource management and adept in developing solutions to problems;
• Knowledgeable in the core areas of human resource management and possess the capabilities to manage a range of functions within those organisations effectively;
• Adept at critical evaluation of evidence in support of an argument or proposition;
• Problem solvers in human resource management through the application of appropriate management theories, principles and data;
• Effective communicators of business and management ideas, theories and solutions to peers and the wider community;
• Able to synthesize ideas, theories and data in developing solutions to business and managerial problems;
• Ethical in their practice through a knowledge of stakeholders management processes and implementation;
• Adept at retrieval of relevant information from a variety of sources; and
• Effective team members through participation in collaborative exercises.

On successful completion of this course students should be able to demonstrate the following generic skills:

• Critical evaluation of evidence in support of an argument or proposition;
• Problem solving in human resource management through the application of appropriate management theories, principles and data;
• Communication of business and management ideas, theories and solutions to peers and the wider community;
• Ability to synthesize ideas, theories and data in developing solutions to business and managerial problems;
• Ethical practice through a knowledge of stakeholders management processes and implementation;
• Retrieval of relevant information from a variety of sources; and
• Teamwork through collaborative exercises in class room discussion and written assessment.

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 studies, 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.