Master of Human Resource Management

The Master of Human Resource Management (HRM) will provide you with the knowledge, capabilities, and skills to articulate and apply processes and procedures relevant to the labour market, organisations, and the management of employees.

The development of your theoretical knowledge, and its relationship to practice, together with in-course experience in addressing real HRM problems, will allow you to contribute effectively to enterprises and is a key outcome of this program.

Broad issues including globalisation, regulatory frameworks, compliance, health and safety, negotiation, conflict resolution, staff development, international HR management, inclusion and diversity, and the environment are significant topics covered in this program.

Our HRM program explores the future of work given, for example, the challenges and impact of artificial intelligence, automation, and technology.

You will understand the application of HR practices within organisations of all sizes, including start-ups, entrepreneurial businesses, and the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

Learning is experienced individually and in teams through researching and critically analysing concepts, theories, as well as synthesising complex information to meet the current and future HRM challenges.

There is a focus on organisational needs and goals, as well as developing your skills, behaviours, and capabilities as a reflective practitioner.

Case studies linked to authentic issues in workplaces, simulations and activity-based learning are hallmarks of this program, underpinned by the theoretical and practical application of specialised knowledge, judgement, and research skills within professional and ethical practices.

Analysing HRM's role in organisational successes and failures will inform your ability to plan and implement approaches and processes.

This program is designed to provide all students, including those with HRM experience, with skills in contemporary HRM concepts and relevant theories and practices.

Academic materials that cater to students who have not studied HRM are provided as self-paced learning options.A capstone experience will be provided in Business Research Design courses which will give you the opportunity to critically reflect on this program’s curriculum.

The courses promote the integration and synthesis of a range of knowledge and skills gained in the program and the application of these in discipline related real-world scenarios.This program is delivered on-campus.

Students admitted to this program plan will be exempted from the following Four (4) Business Enabling Courses on the basis of prior studies as detailed in the Articulation and Pathways section of the program guide.

Business Enabling Courses:

AND

Stage A:

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

AND

Stage B

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

AND

Stage C

Complete the following One (1) Course:

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Academic Entrance Requirements

Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent in Business (or a related discipline);

or

Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline with a minimum 3 years Full Time Equivalent (FTE) management experience. Applicants will be required to submit a CV.

or

Successful completion of the RMIT Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management;

or

Australian Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters degree or equivalent in Business (or a related discipline).

Entrance requirements for international onshore applicants:

All non-Australian residents and overseas full-fee paying students are required to meet RMIT English language requirements. For more information on these requirements and acceptable English Language tests please see www.rmit.edu.au/international/english-equivalent.

Students undertaking the Master of Human Resource Management will develop a body of knowledge in contemporary HRM. The program will develop knowledge and skills in contemporary business and HR practice, operational leadership, cross-cultural competency, analytical and technical competency, problem-solving, research and communication. The application of these will be demonstrated through interactive and experiential learning activities, case studies and assessments. Upon the successful completion of this program, you will be able to: