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.

Find out when applications close for available intakes

Review the information below and submit your application now.

This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open. Review the information below and submit your application now.

Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

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:

• Human Resource Advisor or Manager
• Learning and Development / Training and Development Advisor or Manager
• Employment Relations or Industrial Relations Manager
• Senior Union Official or Senior Employer Association Advisor
• Policy Advisor to government organisations
• Change Manager.