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Master of Human Resource Management (Leadership and Organisational Development)

Location

Online

Study Mode

Online

Outcomes

HR Administrator, HR Consultant, HR Manager, HR Officer, Human Resources Director, Talent Management Consultant

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Qualification

Master's Degree

Awarded By

UNSW Online

Duration

Accelerated; complete in as little as 2 years

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

FEE-HELP

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Course Rundown

The modern workforce is characterised by its dynamic and ever-changing nature. To stay ahead of these changes, businesses must continually undergo transformation and development. Whether adapting to technological advancements, shifts in organisational structure, or evolving employee needs, possessing skills in leadership, strategy, and change management is imperative for ensuring success within organisations.

This Master of Human Resource Management (Leadership and Organisational Development) qualification from UNSW Online equips you with leadership techniques and people-centric frameworks, enabling you to diagnose, strategise, and implement initiatives that create organisations where culture aligns with business strategy. Delivered entirely online by industry experts, this program allows you to become an HR specialist with a world-class postgraduate qualification in as little as two years.

Eligibility

To do this course, you’ll need:

A recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline; OR
3 years of relevant work experience in a commercial or public service organisation related to human resources or business; AND
To be proficient in the English language.

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What You’ll Learn

While completing this Master of Human Resource Management (Leadership and Organisational Development) from UNSW Online, you will cover the following subjects:

Core courses

Human Resource Policies and Practices
Human Resource Strategies
Managing People & Organisations
Introduction to Employment Law
Organisational Development
Leadership Development

Elective courses (choose six available electives from the following)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion elective courses

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Employee Wellbeing and Engagement
Sustainability and Human Resources

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
Managing Pay and Performance
Managing Yourself and Others

Why study with UNSW Online

Study 100% Online with UNSW. A World Leader

UNSW is a globally recognised leader in education, with a focus on industry applicable programs. When you study online with UNSW, you can expect to learn from world-class academics and collaborate with ambitious, like-minded individuals.

Study at Australia’s Global University. Anywhere, anytime

Studying online at UNSW means that you have the flexibility to shape your studies to fit your life and career goals. The programs have been designed with busy working professionals in mind so you can study one course at a time, 100% online & accelerated, whilst working full-time.

Designed by Industry for Industry

The UNSW online programs have been developed in close consultation with industry experts equipping you with applicable and career-related skills. UNSW is ranked in the top 3 universities in Australia for graduate employability, and is 27th in the world (QS University World Rankings by Graduate Employability, 2020) with each program offering advanced disciplinary depth, giving you access to the latest thinking and current research.

Student Support

Student Admissions Advisors: Investing in the right program for you is important to us and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Our Student Enrolment Advisors are available to assist you with all your program and enrolment queries. Student Success Advisors: Studying online does not mean studying alone. We are here to help you make your difference. Throughout your study journey, you will be able to turn to your Student Success Advisor (SSA), who is committed to assisting you at every stage, from enrolment through to graduation. Your SSA is on hand to help with all non-academic queries by phone or email.

Where Will It Lead Me?

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised Master of Human Resource Management (Leadership and Organisational Development) from UNSW Online. This coveted qualification will provide you with the pathway to senior leadership roles in human resources in any industry sector.

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