Master of Human Resource Management

2020 Deakin University Handbook

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Year

2020 course information

Award granted Master of Human Resource Management
Course Map

This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2020.

This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2020.

This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2020.

Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.

CampusThis course is only offered Online
Cloud CampusYes
Duration

Depending on your professional experience and previous qualifications, the Master of Human Resource Management is typically 1 or 1.5 years duration.

  • 1 year full time (2 years part time) - 8 credit points
  • 1.5 years full time (3 years part time) - 12 credit points
Deakin courses can also be studied part time over a longer period.
Deakin course codeM782
Approval statusThis course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition

The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.

Please note:

*Students commencing in Trimester 3 can only undertake elective units.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

The course meets the needs of current human resource practitioners wanting to extend and expand their skills and knowledge with a formal qualification and it also meets the needs of senior management whose duties require them to take on responsibilities in human resources development and management.

Accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute, this is a specialised course designed to provide enhance qualifications for graduates in business, government and industry.

Human resource management is no longer regarded as the sole responsibility of a special department. An understanding of human resource management is now generally a requirement of managers throughout organisations.

This course offers highly industry relevant units in the areas of employment relations, human resource strategy, leadership and management development, in addition to specialist HR functions, together with an elective study option from a key business discipline; such as marketing, management, accounting, economics, finance and information systems.

This human resource management course will also help enhance your existing employment experience in the specialised field of human resources, enabling you to progress to managerial-level positions in human resources.

Indicative student workload

As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include online classes and seminars and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Professional recognition

AHRI Accreditation logoThe Master of Human Resource Management is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Graduates may be eligible for entry into the AHRI Practising Certification (APC) Program.

Career opportunities

As a graduate of the Master of Human Resource Management you will have developed skills and knowledge to enhance your existing employment experience in the specialised field of human resources, enabling you to progress to managerial-level positions in human resources and/or in the roles as executives, general and line managers with people management responsibilities.

Participation requirements

Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.

Placement can occur at any time, including during the standard holiday breaks listed here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/key-dates.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.

Mandatory student checks

Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.

Alternative exits

Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management (M515)
Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management (M615)

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduate Learning Outcomes Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities Integrate advanced understanding of a contemporary body of knowledge in human resource management to operate as a skilled HR professional in business.
Communication Select and apply advanced appropriate communication skills within the context of human resource management.
Digital literacy Select and apply appropriate digital technologies to identify and disseminate complex information, concepts and theories in human resource management.
Critical thinking Review, critically analyse, consolidate and synthesize human resource related knowledge to respond to specialised and authentic contexts encountered by human resource professionals.
Problem solving Relate and develop advanced problem solving skills necessary to conceptualise and solve human resource issues in the workplace.
Self-management Employ a range of advanced skills in undertaking independent learning in human resource management.
Teamwork Apply team working skills in addressing human resource issues in the contemporary workplace.
Global citizenship Evaluate emerging global human resource issues as they effect organisations.
   

 

Course rules

The Master of Human Resource Management is typically 8 or 12 credit points. The exact number of credit points you study depends on how much credit you receive as recognition of prior learning (RPL) – your professional experience and previous qualifications – which can save you time and money.

For students undertaking 12 credit points, you study 11 credit points of core units and one credit point elective unit, plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point unit, MAI010 Academic Integrity. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point.

The elective may be selected from:-

  • any Business and Law postgraduate unit, or
  • any postgraduate unit offered by the University subject to eligibility and approved by the Course Director.

Students will undertake a one-credit point research training unit and one credit point research-based project unit.

Effective Trimester 2 2020:

For students undertaking 12 credit points, you study 8 credit points of core units and 4 credit points of elective units (which may include an optional Faculty wide specialisation), plus completion of MAI010 Academic Integrity (0 - credit point compulsory unit). Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point.

Students who wish to enter the AHRI Practising Certification (APC) program are advised that it is their responsibility to ensure that they take the appropriate units required for entry.

Specialisations

From Trimester 2 2020:-

Faculty-wide specialisations

Refer to the details of each specialisation for availability.

Course structure

Compulsory 0-credit point unit

To be completed in the first trimester of study:-

MAI010Academic Integrity

Course structure

Core units

MMH701Human Resource Strategy

MMH702Strategic Staffing

MMH703Developing People and Organisations

MMH704Performance Management and Reward

MMH709Employment Relations for Organisational Effectiveness

MMH710Rights and Responsibilities in Human Resource Management

MMH753Human Resource Management in the Global Context

MPK701Research Design and Analysis

MMH707Organisational Development and Change

MPP701Research Project 1A

MPP702Research Project 1B

 

Elective units

Plus one elective from:

MWL716Consultancy Experience

MWL705Cultural Experience

MWL717Entrepreneurship Experience

MWL715Industry Based Learning

MWL718Internship

Or any other postgraduate unit offered by the Faculty of Business and Law or as approved by the Course Director. 

Course Structure effective Trimester 2 2020

Compulsory 0-credit point unit

To be completed in the first trimester of study:-

MAI010Academic Integrity

Core units from Trimester 2 2020:

Core units

MMH701Human Resource Strategy

MMH702Strategic Staffing

MMH703Developing People and Organisations

MMH704Performance Management and Reward

MMH709Employment Relations for Organisational Effectiveness

MMH710Rights and Responsibilities in Human Resource Management

MMH753Human Resource Management in the Global Context

MMH707Organisational Development and Change

 

Elective units

The 4 credit points of electives may be selected from:

MIS714Human Resource Analytics *

MMH733Ethics for Managers *

  • *Recommended electives
  • a Faculty wide specialisation
  • postgraduate units offered by the University (subject to eligibility)

Work experience

This course provides students the opportunity to complete one or more elective work integrated learning units.

More information: WIL Programs


Other course information


Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.

Research and research-related study

Research-related learning tasks are embedded across units where student achievement is demonstrated in specific assessment tasks.