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What you will study
The Master of Human Resource Management is 100% online and designed for the future of work. The program will give you the confidence, people-centric strategy, leadership capabilities and digital skills to optimise workplaces through innovative HR practices. After successful completion, you will be able to transform organisations from the inside out whether that be on a company, managerial or individual level.
With our unique, bespoke structure, where majority of your Master’s degree comprises electives, you can tailor your program to your career goals by selecting courses from one specialisation or across multiple specialisations. Plus, you have the option to complete two specialisations, meaning you can graduate with a Master of Human Resource Management (Specialisation 1 + Specialisation 2). Alternatively, you can also continue without a specialisation, and choose more broadly from all of the electives to tailor your program to your career goals and interests.
Plus, choose eight available electives from the following courses to align with your career goals provided that the pre-requisites are met.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion elective courses
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Employee Wellbeing and Engagement
- Sustainability and Human Resources
Leadership and Organisational elective courses
- Leadership Development
- Organisational Development
Human Resource Analytics elective courses
- Human Resource Analytics#
- Human Resource Information Systems
- Introductory Data Analysis
Further elective courses
- Attracting, Evaluating and Retaining Talent
- Career Navigator
- Change Management
- Strategic Consulting Project
- Strategic Rewards and Performance Management
- Managing Yourself and Others
*pre-requisite: students must have completed 6 courses (36 units of credit). ^prerequisite: students must have completed Career Navigator before enrolling.
#prerequisite: students must have completed Introductory Data Analysis before enrolling.
The UNSW Online experience
We are here to support you, every step of the way, to graduate from one of the world’s leading universities. Our online learning environment has been designed to seamlessly fit into your already busy schedule and you’ll be able to access course resources on any device, at any time.
We offer six study blocks, or hexamesters per year. Each hexamester runs for seven weeks with some orientation time beforehand. You study one course per block, offering balance and flexibility with life's other commitments.
Our academics are some of the best in the world and even though you’re studying online, you can expect your learning experience to be the same high standard as that of our on-campus students.
Throughout your study journey, you will be able to turn to your Student Success Advisor, who is committed to assisting you from enrolment through to graduation. They are on-hand for all non-academic queries by phone or email.
You will also have access to Career Success – a curated, self-paced module that provides a framework for thinking about and taking action to implement an effective career plan. Through Career Success, you will have access to tools like Career AI (powered by VMock) and CaseCoach, and guides on crafting the perfect LinkedIn profile, resume and cover letter.
Entry requirements
General admission requirements
To be eligible for the Master of Human Resource Management, you must have a recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average (65 per cent or higher) as determined by the UNSW entry calculator.
Entry via nested qualification
For those who do not qualify for direct entry into the master’s program, an articulation pathways exist from the Graduate Certificate programs in Human Resource Management; Human Resource Analytics; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and Leadership and Organisational Development; if the student completes these programs with a minimum WAM of 65.
You can also complete up to two eligible Graduate Certificates which can be stacked towards your Master of Human Resource Management degree. Stacking two Graduate Certificates will allow you to graduate with the master's degree by completing a further 4 courses.
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Meet the key academic
"Our suite of Human Resource Management programs at UNSW are designed to empower, inspire and equip aspiring HR leaders with the necessary insights to navigate the complexities of the modern workforce.
"With specialisations in HR Analytics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion and Leadership and Organisational Development, students will gain deepened expertise in people-centric strategy to complement organisational objectives. By delving into these integral areas of contemporary HR, students will gain an industry-relevant toolkit to transform their careers and contribute significantly to their organisation."
Helen Parker, Academic Lead for UNSW Online Human Resource Management Programs