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Master of Human Resource Management (MGM201.1)
Please note these are the 2027 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
2.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School |
View teaching periods | 880207 |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 9 | |
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
2.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School |
View teaching periods | 098212M |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
|
|
View requirements | 9 | |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Nurture success through effective people management
UC’s Master of Human Resource Management is designed to prepare you for managerial positions requiring a comprehensive understanding of human resources, a crucial role within organisations.
Whether you're already working in an HR field or considering a career in human resource management, you can build on your existing professional knowledge with a strong theoretical foundation, elevating your ability to use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve real-world problems.
Across the course, you'll acquire specialised skills in areas such as employee recruitment and selection, training and development and performance management. Additionally, this degree emphasises the importance of a strategic approach to effectively managing people in paid employment and fostering leadership development.
With UC’s Master of Human Resource Management, you'll gain the expertise necessary to excel in HR management roles and contribute significantly to your personal and professional success.
Study a Master of Human Resources at UC and you will:
- learn about organisational behavioural principles, research methods and intervention strategies
- gain practical skills and tools for day-to-day HR operations
- understand what it takes to be an effective leader by assessing your own strengths, weaknesses, values, beliefs and leadership style
- use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve problems
- master and apply advanced quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods
Career opportunities
The Human Resources field is broad and continuously evolving, offering a range of exciting roles across industries and sectors, including:
- HR Officer or Manager
- HR Director
- HR Consultant
- Talent Acquisition Manager
- Training and Development Manager
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- Employee Relations Manager
- Organisational Development Specialist
- HR Analytics Specialist
- Diversity and Inclusion Manager
- Change Management Consultant
- HR Policy Advisor
- Talent Management Specialist
Professional accreditation
The Master of Human Resource Management is currently accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). Students applying for this course can be assured that the quality of core units map onto the AHRI Model of Excellence for HR Practitioners and Academics, a recognised benchmark of HR best practice and standards.
All graduates of the Master of Human Resource Management qualification who meet the requisite work experience requirements will be eligible for direct entry into the AHRI Practising Certification (APC) Program (Unit 4 Capstone: Applied Project in Organisational Capability). Candidates who have successfully completed the Capstone project will be awarded HR certification by AHRI and be recognised as Certified HR Practitioners (CPHR).
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent as approved by the University.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 15 February 2027 | ||
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 09 August 2027 |
Credit arrangements
A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:
University Of Canberra College
Master of Human Resource Management (MGM201) | 48 credit points
Note:
- Restricted Choice - Students must choose between unit 9504 and 11397
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
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Course duration
Standard 2 years full time or part-time equivalent. Maximum 6 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Critically evaluate a range of core and contemporary concepts and theories of organisations and their management; | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real¿world problems; UC graduates are lifelong learners: adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| Analyse and synthesise information and be able to critique and effectively communicate in a business and management context; | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; UC graduate are global citizens: communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; UC graduates are lifelong learners: |
| Analyse and synthesise contemporary theory and practice relating to the external context in which organisations operate; | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduate are global citizens: think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| Analyse and synthesise contemporary theory and practice relating to the external context in which organisations operate; | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; UC graduate are global citizens: think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; UC graduates are lifelong learners: adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| Analyse and apply a range of contemporary entrepreneurial and enterprise skills and approaches to business innovation and organisational change; | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; UC graduate are global citizens: think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; UC graduates are lifelong learners: adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| Critically analyse and integrate human resource management theory to future work challenges and practices in an organisational context; | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; UC graduate are global citizens: think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; UC graduates are lifelong learners: adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| Apply concepts, theories and experience to business problems and propose sustainable solutions demonstrating initiative, creativity and social responsibility; | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; UC graduate are global citizens: think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Master of Human Resource Management | M HumanResMgt |
Alternative exits
Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
Enrolment data
2023 enrolments for this course by location. Please note that enrolment numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.
| Location | Enrolments |
|---|---|
| UC - Canberra, Bruce | 52 |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au Ph 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au, Tel +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
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