Master of Business Administration Specialising in Human Resource Management

What you will study

Students must complete 72 units comprising:

• 42 units for all core courses.
• 18 units for all specialisation courses.
• 12 units for program electives.

Each course is worth six units.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved both 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.

Undergraduate or higher qualifications

• A completed bachelor's (AQF level 7) or bachelor's honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution;

Professional experience

• A minimum of three years of full-time (or equivalent) professional experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements.

Credit may be granted for formal, informal and non-formal learning, with guidance on eligibility provided to prospective students in a clear, transparent and publicly available credit framework.

Credit determinations will be:

• Evidence-based, equitable and transparent.
• Academically sound.
• Applied consistently, fairly and subject to review.

Credit will be granted for prior learning that is relevant and equivalent to the learning required for the courses for which credit is sought.

Credit will only be granted if it:

• Maintains the credibility and integrity of the program for which credit is sought.
• Does not contravene the conditions of the program’s professional accreditation.
• Does not disadvantage the student’s ability to achieve the expected course or program learning outcomes.

For more information, contact the university or visit its website.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

You’ll learn about leadership, inclusivity, value creation, sustainability, strategy and ethics. You’ll also study topics specific to your major in human resource management, including leading change, employment relations and workforce capabilities.

Career outcomes

As an MBA graduate specialising in Human Resource Management, you could work in various roles and industries. You might discover and onboard top-tier talent for a global company. You could work as a development consultant, helping improve company performance. Perhaps your focus will be championing employee growth and wellbeing.

Some 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
• CEO
• Board Director
• Entrepreneur

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $52,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Fee-paying programs require the full tuition fees for your study, which can be deferred partly or in full to a FEE-HELP loan. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

• The number of courses studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of courses.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.