Master of Business Administration / Master of Human Resource Management

Study a combined Masters program and lead an organisation's most important asset - its people.

This combined degree program allows you to undertake studies in general business disciplines to complement your Master of Human Resources Management qualification.

If you’re looking to advance your career in human resources and business management, this program is for you. You will develop skills and strategies to manage people, workforces, workplace conflict, and other organisational challenges.

Learn to apply your knowledge within complex organisational environments to develop and lead high-performing teams, business strategies and processes.

Combine this with a range of analytic, strategic and leadership skills through concurrent study of the MBA. Study fundamental business areas such as accounting, finance, and marketing for a comprehensive understanding of resourcing and operations.

what you will study

Our Human Resource Management program is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) and is delivered by an award-winning teaching faculty.

The core courses have been devised to focus on your advanced learning in the knowledge and practice areas of human resource management, including:

• Human resource management and strategy
• Organisation development
• Managing people in international contexts
• Employment relations
• Negotiation and conflict resolution.

Entry into the Master of Business Administration/Master of Human Resource Management will be available to applicants who have:

• Bachelor (Honours) Degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification; or
• Bachelor Degree, or an equivalent qualification, in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing or social science; or
• Bachelor Degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, not in a related field and 1 year relevant organisational experience; or
• At least 7 years' relevant organisational experience, including 2 years in a management position.
• Successful completion of 75% (30 units) of one of the following University of Newcastle programs:
  • Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
  • Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance
  • Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
  • Graduate Certificate in Marketing
  • Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

Relevant organisational experience should be documented in a detailed CV and a Statement of Service from your employer confirming your role, duties, and period of employment.

Overall minimum: 6.5

Sub test minimum: 6

At the completion of this program, you will be positioned as a leader in the field and will have the credentials to show you have the distinct HR competencies that many companies need. You will be able to apply relevant, rigorous human resource management and employee relations theory to a variety of workforce situations. You will be ready to develop and implement evidence-based strategies to address complex individual, group and organisational challenges.

Our graduates go on to great careers in local, national, and multinational organisations.

You will graduate with skills suited to diverse professional roles, including: