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The Master of Human Resource Management allows aspiring team leaders or managers with a special interest in the ‘people side’ of organisations to acquire professional skills and knowledge in this area.The course comprises twelve subjects. Students first complete four foundation subjects at 800 level ( ACCY801, MARK804, MGNT803, OPS 802 ); five specialisation subjects at 900 level (please refer to course structure), two elective subjects may be chosen from 900 level subject code offered by the Faculty of Business; and MGNT922 Business Research Capstone. International students may also select GWP 900 International Workplace Practice as an elective subject option.Graduates will develop the knowledge and skills to recruit and select suitable staff, manage their performance at work, develop their skills, ensure their safety at work, and deal with legal aspects of the employment relationship.This degree is available on a full-time or part-time basis at the Wollongong and Sydney campuses. Student successfully completing this degree can achieve credit towards a second Master degree, to take their study period up to 2 years full time (18 subjects, total of 108 credit points). Students may select a second Masters from any of the specialist business Masters degrees offered by the Faculty of Business and Law.

The Master of Financial Management provides an opportunity for business professionals to enhance their career opportunities by developing further professional, personal skills and knowledge in financial management areas. Graduates will develop the knowledge and skills to plan, organise, direct and control financial activities such as obtaining funds and using funds for investments. This degree is available on a full-time or part-time basis at the Wollongong and Sydney campuses. The course comprises a total of twelve subjects. Students must complete four 800 level foundation subjects, plus five specialisation subjects at 900 level as well as a Financial Management Research Capstone and 2 elective subjects. Students who successfully complete this degree may achieve credit towards a second Master degree, taking their study period to 2 years full time. Students may select a second Master from any of the specialist business Masters degrees offered by the Faculty of Business and Law.

The Master of Business provides the fundamental skills for new graduates and professionals from a non-business discipline to obtain a Master’s qualification in preparation for a career in business. The structure of this program is flexible and can be tailored to an individual's professional development needs. This degree is available on a full-time or part-time basis at the Wollongong and Sydney campuses.The course comprises a total of twelve subjects. Students must complete four 800 level foundation subjects (ACCY801, OPS 802, MGNT803, MARK804), plus MGNT903 Leadership in Contemporary Organisations, MGNT915 Organisational Change and MGNT922 Business Research Capstone. Students doing the Master of Business then select any five subjects from Faculty of Business subjects with a 900 level subject code from the one or more of the management, innovation and entrepreneurship, international business, human resource management, marketing, financial management, supply chain management and project management masters. International students may also select GWP900 International Workplace Practice as an elective subject option.Students wishing to gain a concentration of study in a specific business discipline area should apply for and study one of Faculty of Business and Law specialised Master business degrees. Student successfully completing this degree can achieve credit towards a second Master degree, to take their study period up to 2 years full time (18 subjects, total of 108 credit points). Students may select a second Masters from any of the business specialist Masters degrees offered by the Faculty of Business and Law.

Efficient project management provides organisations with improved ability to plan, implement and control their business activities. The growth of new forms of technology in project management has prompted organisations to look for skilled project managers who can enhance the performance of their businesses. The Master of Project Management equips students with comprehensive project management skills and teaches strategies for dealing with a broad range of issues encountered within business organisations.

This Master of Supply Chain Management is designed to provide professionals working in logistics and operations management, particularly in the manufacturing, transport, retail and service industries, with the skills to manage the flow of materials and information within and between organisations and their business environment. Students will learn how to implement a supply chain strategy within an organisation and develop skills in forecasting, production and service planning.

The Master of Occupational Hygiene at UOW provides an integrated teaching and research program to promote the highest level of safety by inspiring the next generation of Occupational Hygiene Professionals. UOW's Occupational Hygiene programs have been developed in conjunction with a wide range of industry sectors to address the complex nature of occupational health and safety in the workplace. The Master of Occupational Hygiene provides an intensive program of study. Knowledge and skill development throughout the course is applied to a research-based capstone workplace project in the final stage of the degree to develop a high level of evidence-based professional practice.

The Master of Occupational Health and Safety at UOW provides an integrated teaching and research program to promote the highest level of safety by inspiring the next generation of Occupational Health and Safety Professionals. UOW's Occupational Health and Safety programs have been developed in conjunction with a wide range of industry sectors to address the complex nature of health and safety in the workplace. The Master of Occupational Health and Safety provides an intensive program of study. Knowledge and skill development throughout the course is applied to a research-based capstone workplace project in the final stage of the degree to develop a high level of evidence-based professional practice.

The Master of Occupational Health and Safety Extension at UOW provides an integrated teaching and research program to promote the highest level of safety by inspiring the next generation of Occupational Health and Safety Professionals. The degree provides an intensive program of study and offers the opportunity to specialise in either Health Promotion or OHS Research. Knowledge and skill development throughout the course is applied to a research-based capstone workplace project in the final stage of the degree to develop a high level of evidence-based professional practice.

Leadership and Management qualifications are important in developing the skills for leadership and management and are important to those who wish to obtain senior leadership or management positions in health. This degree will broaden the employment scope for those working as health professionals with either a clinical or administrative background. Career pathways include: Senior professional clinical leadership roles Nurse Unit Management, Directors of Services, Managers of aged care facilities and services

The Master of Educational Studies is a bespoke onshore contract course that is only available to approved cohorts of students. Other students who are interested in undertaking postgraduate studies in specialised areas of education should refer to the Master of Education or the Master of Education Advanced. Students who hold a bachelor’s degree and are seeking a teaching qualification should refer to the Master of Teaching (Primary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary).