Master of Human Resources and Organisational Development
Masters by CourseworkCourse snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
Depending on unit availabilities, previous study or work experience, students may be able to complete their degree in a shorter duration than indicated. -
Location
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Placements
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
MHROD
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Course code
1207291
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Master of Human Resources and Organisational Development (MHROD) is degree designed to build on students’ experience and skills and assist them with managing complex issues that arise in human resources and organisational development. The course provides specialist knowledge in the areas of strategic human resource management, organisational change and development, employment relationships, leadership and people management, and international human resource management. Students undertake an industry research project and study a variety of HR specific units. They can also select units from specialist management areas to gain advanced knowledge in their area of expertise or to differentiate.
Advanced standing my apply to students who have completed relevant undergraduate and postgraduate study and relevant professional experience.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | A commitment to excellence in all scholarly and intellectually activities, including critical judgement |
Creativity | An ability to develop creative and effective responses to intellectual, professional and social challenges |
Ethical practice | A commitment to sustainability and high ethical standards in social and professional practices |
Knowledge of a discipline | Command of a discipline to enable a smooth transition and contribution to professional and community settings |
Lifelong learning | The ability to be responsive to change, to be inquiring and reflective in practice, through information literacy and autonomous, self-managed learning |
Communication and social skills | The ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals, and within teams, in professional and community settings |
Cultural competence | An ability to engage with diverse cultural and indigenous perspectives in both global and local settings. |
Students study ten human resource core units (see course structure) and select six general management elective units.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
- To be eligible for the Master of Human Resources and Organisational Development a candidate must successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising all units in Part A and six (6) units (72 credit points) from Part B.
- To be eligible for the Master of Human Resources and Organisational Development a candidate who has completed a Bachelor Degree with Honours in a cognate field with a minimum of second class honours division two, or a Graduate Diploma in a cognate field or equivalent must complete no less than eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising MNG00785 Project Management, and MNG93003 Industry Research Project and not less than five (5) additional units (60 credit points) from Part A.
- To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Human Resources and Organisational Development a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units (96 credit points) from Part A.
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To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate of Human Resources and Organisational Development a candidate shall successfully complete the following four (4) units (48 credit points) from Part A:
MNG00704 Human Resource Development;
MNG00724 Human Resource Management;
MNG00786 International and Comparative Human Resource Management; and
MNG03217 Leading and Managing People. - A candidate in the Master of Human Resources and Organisational Development who has completed (8) units (96 credit points) and met the requirements for the Graduate Diploma of Human Resources and Organisational Development or the Graduate Certificate of Human Resources and Organisational Development may elect to be awarded the respective Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate following withdrawal from candidature for the Master of Human Resources and Organisational Development.
- A candidate in the Graduate Diploma of Human Resources and Organisational Development who has completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate of Human Resources and Organisational Development may elect to be awarded the Graduate Certificate of Human Resources and Organisational Development following withdrawal from candidature for the Graduate Diploma of Human Resources and Organisational Development.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
- To be eligible for the Master of Human Resources and Organisational Development a candidate must successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising all units in Part A and six (6) units (72 credit points) from Part B.
- To be eligible for the Master of Human Resources and Organisational Development a candidate who has completed a Bachelor Degree with Honours in a cognate field with a minimum of second class honours division two, or a Graduate Diploma in a cognate field or equivalent must complete no less than eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising MNG00785 Project Management, and MNG93003 Industry Research Project and not less than five (5) additional units (60 credit points) from Part A.
- To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Human Resources and Organisational Development a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units (96 credit points) from Part A.
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To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate of Human Resources and Organisational Development a candidate shall successfully complete the following four (4) units (48 credit points) from Part A:
MNG00704 Human Resource Development;
MNG00724 Human Resource Management;
MNG00786 International and Comparative Human Resource Management; and
MNG03217 Leading and Managing People. - A candidate in the Master of Human Resources and Organisational Development who has completed (8) units (96 credit points) and met the requirements for the Graduate Diploma of Human Resources and Organisational Development or the Graduate Certificate of Human Resources and Organisational Development may elect to be awarded the respective Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate following withdrawal from candidature for the Master of Human Resources and Organisational Development.
- A candidate in the Graduate Diploma of Human Resources and Organisational Development who has completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate of Human Resources and Organisational Development may elect to be awarded the Graduate Certificate of Human Resources and Organisational Development following withdrawal from candidature for the Graduate Diploma of Human Resources and Organisational Development.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Students are advised to enrol in units relevant to their circumstances and entry levels. The course progression shown below is merely a suggestion. | |||||
Year 1, Session 1 |
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MNG00724 - Human Resource Management | Advanced | ||||
MNG00791 - Attraction, Recruitment and Retention | Advanced | ||||
MNG00725 - Employment Relationships | Intermediate | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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MNG00703 - Organisational Change and Development | Introductory | ||||
MNG00704 - Human Resource Development | Introductory | ||||
MNG03217 - Leading and Managing People | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 3 |
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MNG00785 - Project Management | Introductory | ||||
MNG00786 - International and Comparative Human Resource Management | Advanced | ||||
Choose one (1) unit from the Master of Business Administration Schedule of Units. | |||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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Choose two (2) units from the Master of Business Administration Schedule of Units. | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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MNG93003 - Industry Research Project | Advanced | Note 1 | |||
Choose one (1) unit from the Master of Business Administration Schedule of Units. | |||||
Year 2, Session 3 |
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Choose two (2) units from the Master of Business Administration Schedule of Units. |
Note 1:
Double-weighted unit.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Level of learning | Notes | ||
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Part A |
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MNG00724 | Human Resource Management | Advanced | |||
MNG00703 | Organisational Change and Development | Introductory | |||
MNG03217 | The Positive Leader | Introductory | |||
MNG00791 | Attraction, Recruitment and Retention | Advanced | |||
MNG00704 | Human Resource Development | Introductory | |||
MNG00786 | International and Comparative Human Resource Management | Advanced | |||
MNG00725 | Employment Relationships | Intermediate | |||
MNG00785 | Project Management | Introductory | |||
MNG93003 | Industry Research Project | Advanced | Note 1 | ||
Part B |
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Choose any six (6) units offered in the Master of Business Administration Schedule of Units |