Master of Human Resource Management

By the end of this degree you’ll be able to:   

1. Critically analyse and resolve contemporary and evolving HR issues, accounting for regulatory, ethical, social, economic, political and environmental constructs in technology driven national and global business contexts.  
2. Apply cultural and diversity awareness in a broad range of environments to foster inclusion and acceptance internally and externally to the organisation.  
3. Communicate, written and verbally, to a broad range of audiences HRM concepts, strategies, solutions and justify their application in a national and global business context.  
4. Lead, influence and demonstrate self-awareness in formal and informal teams; and actively participate in teams as a team member to achieve organisational objectives.  
5. Propose, plan and execute research projects to design innovative strategies and/or technology-based solutions to challenge evolving management HRM related issues. 

Our Master of Human Resource Management is designed for those who want to become strategic leaders in the world of work, shaping organisational success through effective people management. This isn’t just about understanding policies—it’s about becoming an expert in navigating the complex, ever-changing landscape of talent and culture within organisations.  

Recommended study pattern

Year 1  

BUSM4499 Key Concepts in Human Resource Management  

BUSM4504 Professional Human Resource Management Practices  

BUSM3249 People and Organisations  

BUSM4506 Employment Law. 

AND complete the following four (4) subjects: 

BUSM4505 Strategic Human Resource Development 

BUSM2639 Foundations of People Analytics 

BUSM4497 Global Human Resource Management 

BUSM4500 Issues in Diversity. 

Year 2  

Complete the following three (3) subjects:  

BUSM4448 Business Research Design 

BUSM2692 Predictive Human Resource Analytics 

BUSM4495 Contemporary Issues in Strategic Human Resource Management. 

AND select and complete one (1) subjects from any: 

• University Postgrad Electives. 

AND select and complete four (4) Business and Law subject options from the list below: 

• ISYS3375 Business Analytics  
• BUSM1530 Leadership and Management 
• BUSM4745 Digital Entrepreneurship 
• BUSM4534 Design Thinking for Business 
• ISYS3436 Visualising and Communicating Insights in Business.

Award requirements

Completion of subjects as per the recommended study pattern.

Choose your subjects

Majors

Key Concepts in Human Resource Management

This course explores the role of HRM in organisational success, focusing on contemporary and future HR issues. You'll gain practical knowledge of HRM theory, ethical practices, and the skills needed to contribute effectively in workplaces, using case studies to stimulate discussion. 

Professional Human Resource Management Practices 

This course covers HRM practices from both employee and employer perspectives, emphasising the skills and behaviours of effective HR practitioners. Through experiential learning, you'll develop key HRM competencies and enhance your ability to operate independently in dynamic work environments. 

People and Organisations 

This course examines human behaviour in organisational settings, focusing on individual and team dynamics, communication, motivation, and conflict. You'll apply research and theory to real-world organisational issues, helping improve HR practices and overall performance. 

Employment Law 

This course covers key aspects of Australian employment law, including common law principles and statutory provisions that govern the employer-employee relationship. You'll gain a practical understanding of legal frameworks affecting employment. 

Key Concepts in Human Resource Management 

This course explores the role of HRM in organisational success, focusing on contemporary and future HR issues. You'll gain practical knowledge of HRM theory, ethical practices, and the skills needed to contribute effectively in workplaces, using case studies to stimulate discussion. 

Professional Human Resource Management Practices 

This course covers HRM practices from both employee and employer perspectives, emphasising the skills and behaviours of effective HR practitioners. Through experiential learning, you'll develop key HRM competencies and enhance your ability to operate independently in dynamic work environments. 

People and Organisations 

This course examines human behaviour in organisational settings, focusing on individual and team dynamics, communication, motivation, and conflict. You'll apply research and theory to real-world organisational issues, helping improve HR practices and overall performance. 

Employment Law 

This course covers key aspects of Australian employment law, including common law principles and statutory provisions that govern the employer-employee relationship. You'll gain a practical understanding of legal frameworks affecting employment. 

Strategic Human Resource Development 

This course explores how to design and evaluate HRD interventions to enhance organisational success. It focuses on contemporary HRD practices and the theoretical principles behind learning, development, and career progression. 

Foundations of People Analytics 

This course covers the role of predictive analytics and machine learning in people management. You’ll learn how to use data to inform HR decisions, addressing opportunities, risks, and ethical challenges in areas like recruitment and performance. 

Global Human Resource Management 

This course examines HR practices in a global context, focusing on challenges such as cross-cultural HRM, international strategic HRM, and managing diversity. It includes perspectives on HR policies in the Asia Pacific and other regions. 

Issues in Diversity 

This course explores managing diverse workforces, focusing on how diversity enhances organisational performance and culture. It covers strategies, policies, and the social factors that influence diversity in the workplace. 

Business Research Design 

This course teaches you to design and conduct research studies in a business setting, covering both quantitative and qualitative methods. You will apply these methods to a real-world research project, incorporating Indigenous and sustainable development perspectives. 

Predictive Human Resource Analytics 

This course focuses on using HR data to predict future employee outcomes, helping organisations make strategic workforce decisions. You will learn to identify trends and apply analytics to solve HR challenges in both domestic and global contexts. 

Contemporary Issues in Strategic Human Resource Management 

This capstone course applies HRM theory and practice to contemporary organisational challenges. Topics include workplace change, global influences, technology, talent management, and the role of ethics in HRM. 

Business Analytics 

This course introduces business analytics tools and techniques for data-driven decision-making. You will learn to apply statistical models and predictive analytics to solve business problems and drive strategic decisions. 

Leadership and Management 

This course explores leadership and management theories, focusing on developing skills for managerial effectiveness. It emphasises self-development and preparing you for leadership roles in complex organisational settings. 

Digital Entrepreneurship 

This course focuses on digital innovation and entrepreneurship, exploring how digital technologies shape business opportunities. You will learn to lead digital ventures and apply entrepreneurial strategies within existing organisations. 

Design Thinking for Business 

This course introduces design thinking, teaching you to apply it in real-world business scenarios. You will explore how design thinking can be used across business functions to solve problems creatively. 

Visualising and Communicating Insights in Business 

This course teaches you to create effective data visualisations to communicate business insights. You will learn how to design visualisations that support data-driven decision-making and tell compelling stories to stakeholders.  

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Indicative total fee $69,120

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

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Master of Human Resource Management (12 subjects): 

To be eligible for the 12 subject Master of Human Resource Management, you must have: 

• An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification in a business or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution*, OR 
• An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, from a recognised tertiary institution in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 1.0 (out of 4.0)* plus a minimum of two years relevant work experience, OR 
• The RMIT Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management*. 

We offer Recognition of Prior Learning. This means you can apply for credit and reduce the number of courses you need to complete. Your application will be decided on a case-by-case basis. RMIT aims to grant as much credit as possible at the time of offer, so it’s important to provide as much evidence of prior study or work experience as possible with your application. Speak to our Enrolment Advisors to find out more.  

If you do not meet the entry requirements for the 12 course masters, you may have the opportunity to enrol in a 16 course masters. 

Master of Human Resource Management (16 subjects): 

To be eligible for the 16 subject Master of Human Resource Management, you must have: 

• An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution. 

*If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry. 

You must meet the University’s minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program.  

If you are a local student, refer to the English requirements for postgraduate coursework programs. 

Australian Student Visas 

RMIT’s Online Master of Human Resource Management does not meet Australian Student Visa requirements. For an Australian student visa, you must have an on-campus place in a program of study.  

For more details on RMIT’s on-campus programs visit rmit.edu.au. 

RMIT assesses each student’s prior learning and qualifications to grant credit so you can complete your online postgraduate degree sooner. Your application will be decided on a case-by-case basis. RMIT aims to grant as much credit as possible at the time of offer, so it’s important to provide as much evidence of prior study and work experience as possible with your application. 

Speak to our Enrolment Advisors to find out more. 

Applicants who have completed or partially completed a similar program at another institution (with entry criteria similar to this program) may be granted some credits or exemptions towards this program:

• Our Graduate Diploma in Project Management encompasses courses that make up our Graduate Certificate, so should you need to exit the program early, you can still earn a postgraduate qualification. 
• The Graduate Diploma is also a pathway to a Master's degree for some students. 
• Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT University Credit Policy.