Master of Human Resource Management
    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 36,092 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026
    Master of Human Resource Management

    About

    Take your career to the next level with our Master of Human Resource Management.

    Explore topics on industrial relations, talent acquisition and development, strategic human resource management and more. Make invaluable industry connections with experienced human resource professionals and industry executives. Sharpen your problem-solving, leadership, people management and strategic thinking skills.

    Take courses examining global perspectives in professional HR practice. Critically review real company case studies and develop actionable, innovative, ethical and sustainable solutions to common challenges. You’ll also develop high-level technical skills in using HRM systems and advanced understanding of how to leverage digital technology to solve complex management problems.

    Electives allow you to dive deeper into the areas that interest you. A major industry-based project helps you translate theory and research into practice.

    Emerge with the advanced expertise to shape company culture, drive change and help organisations stay competitive in an increasingly complex business environment.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    • A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
    • A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    As a graduate of the Master of Human Resources Management at Adelaide University, you’ll emerge equipped to be a leader and decision-maker – ready to operate at the senior levels in any organisation.

    You might take up a role as chief HR officer, working with senior management teams to create competitive remuneration strategies or acting as an advisor for complex industrial relations matters. Maybe you’ll work in change management, facilitating a smooth transition through the organisational change process. Perhaps you’ll become a consultant, supporting organisations to design and implement policy and processes to champion employee growth and wellbeing.

    Some other career paths you could pursue include:

    • Talent acquisition specialist
    • HR business partner
    • Employee relations manager
    • Learning and development coordinator
    • Compensation and benefits analyst
    • Training and development manager
    • Diversity and inclusion officer
    • Chief Operating Officer
    • Board director
    • Entrepreneur.

    Industry trends

    As the world continues to navigate unprecedented challenges and economic turbulence, organisations from all sectors are struggling to adapt their processes, policies and practices. How businesses respond will determine their status as an employer of choice and subsequently their ability to attract and retain top talent. Senior human resource professionals will be essential in helping organisations navigate this complexity and remain competitive in an environment where change is fast-moving and constant.

    The World Economic Forum (2023) suggests that as industries continue to rely on digital technologies for innovation and growth, the need for human resource managers to stay ahead and fluent in the latest HRM tech will only become more critical.

    Accreditation

    Adelaide University is working through relevant approvals for program accreditation with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    36,092 / year(s)
    Master of Human Resource Management
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide