Master of Human Resource Management

Postgraduate

Degree hero banner
You're viewing degree information for Australian students

You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:

  • Australian or New Zealand Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)

Not an Australian student?
You're viewing degree information for International students

You're considered an International student if you are:

  • NOT an Australian or New Zealand citizen
  • NOT an Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)

Not an International student?
This degree is only available to International students

You're considered an International student if you are:

  • NOT an Australian or New Zealand citizen
  • NOT an Australian Permanent Resident (including Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders)
This degree is only available to Australian students

You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:

  • Australian or New Zealand Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident (including Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders)
Mode icon
Mode
On campus
Campus icon
Campus
Adelaide City Campus
Duration icon
Duration
2 year(s) full-time
Program code icon
Program code
MAHRM
Study as icon
Study as
Full-time
Fees
Indicative annual fees
$50,500
Non-tuition fees
Prerequisites icon
Prerequisite
None
Assumed knowledge icon
Assumed knowledge
None
English Language Requirements icon
English language requirements
IELTS Overall 6.5 IELTS Reading 6 IELTS Listening 6 IELTS Speaking 6 IELTS Writing 6 Equivalent English qualifications
CRICOS code icon
CRICOS code
115918J

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

  • A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
  • A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

  • IELTS Overall 6.5
  • IELTS Reading 6
  • IELTS Listening 6
  • IELTS Speaking 6
  • IELTS Writing 6

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:

Equivalent English qualifications

Degree Structure: Master of Human Resource Management

Program code: MAHRM

Complete 96 units comprising:

  • 72 units for all Core courses, and
  • 12 units for all Work integrated learning, and
  • 12 units for Electives

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 96 units comprising:

  • 72 units for all Core courses, and
  • 12 units for all Work integrated learning, and
  • 12 units for Electives

Complete 72 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
course icon
Course name
Accounting Principles for Decision Makers
Course code
ACCT5007
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Entrepreneurial Thinking
Course code
BUSI5014
Units
6
course icon
Course name
People, Leadership and Organisational Performance
Course code
HRES5002
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Talent Acquisition and Development
Course code
HRES5003
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Managing Employee Performance and Rewards
Course code
HRES5004
Units
6
course icon
Course name
People Analytics
Course code
HRES5005
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Managing the Global Workforce
Course code
HRES5007
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Foundations of Employment Law
Course code
HRES5013
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Marketing
Course code
MARK5000
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Negotiation
Course code
BUSI6001
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Strategic Management of Human Resources
Course code
HRES6000
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Australian Industrial Relations
Course code
HRES6002
Units
6

Work Integrated Learning description

WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.

Complete 12 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
course icon
Course name
Applied Challenge
Course code
BUSI5900
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Integrated Learning
Course code
HRES6900
Units
6

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.

Complete 12 units comprising:

  • 12 units from University-wide electives

A full list of university-wide elective options can be accessed below.

University-wide elective options

Your program team

Dr Xiao Chu

Program Director

College of Business and Law

School of Management

Explore Adelaide University

Student Assist

Your one-stop centre for student services and administration.

Find out more

myEnrolment

Start your enrolment here.

Find out more (log in)

Careers

Help to build your skills, confidence and connections.

Find out more

Graduate research

Pursue your ideas and breakthroughs.

Access credit assessor
Compare limit reached

You can only compare a maximum of six degrees. Remove a degree to add a new one, or review your selected degrees to find the best fit.

Review your degrees
Degree offerings

There are alternative offerings available for this degree. To apply for a secondary option, select a different SATAC code below.

Choose a program