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What you will study
Delivered 100% online, the Master of Human Resource Management (Leadership and Organisational Development) comprises 12 courses – 6 core and 6 electives. This gives you the potential to use your remaining elective courses to graduate with a second specialisation.
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- Human Resource Policies and Practices
- Human Resource Strategies
- Managing People & Organisations
- Introduction to Employment Law
- Organisational Development
- Leadership Development
Elective courses
Plus, choose six available electives from the following courses to align with your career goals provided that the pre-requisites are met.
Human Resource Analytics elective courses
- Human Resource Analytics#
- Human Resource Information Systems
- Introductory Data Analysis
#Pre-requisite: Introductory Data Analysis.
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 (Leadership and Organisational Development), 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, 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