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What you will study
Career pathways
With the Master of Human Resource Management, you will gain the skills and strategies to transform organisations from the inside out through innovative and contemporary frameworks in human resource management.
Download your program guide to find out how the Master of Human Resource Management will prepare you for a rewarding and diverse career.
As a graduate of the online Master of Human Resource Management from UNSW, you may progress into roles such as:
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.
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.
The Master of Human Resource Management comprises 12 courses. 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 in either Human Resource Analytics, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or Leadership and Organisational Development.
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.
There is also the option to enter via the nested Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Analytics, Graduate Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Organisational Development if you have specific career goals in a certain area of HRM.
Graduate Certificate
4 courses
or continue studying
Master's
+ 8 courses
Speak with our Enrolment Advisors to help determine which specialisation and study pathway that will be best for you.
- Human Resource Policies and Practices
- Human Resource Strategies
- Managing People and Organisations
- Introduction to Employment Law
Plus, choose eight available electives from the following courses provided that the pre-requisites are met.
- Attracting, Evaluating and Retaining Talent
- Career Navigator
- Change Management
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Employee Wellbeing and Engagement
- Human Resource Analytics#
- Human Resource Information Systems
- Strategic Consulting Project
- Introductory Data Analysis
- Leadership Development
- Managing Pay and Performance
- Managing Yourself and Others
- Organisational Development
- Sustainability and Human Resources
#prerequisite: students must have completed Introductory Data Analysis before enrolling.
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
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