Edith Cowan University
Master of Human Resource Management (Accelerated)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Learn to align business and people strategies, promote a positive workplace culture and empower individuals to achieve their best.
Course overview
With workplaces changing faster than ever, there is a growing demand for human resource management (HRM) leaders who can respond to future trends in people and culture.
Prepare for the changing world of HRM with ECU’s Accelerated Online Master of Human Resource Management, which has been accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).
If you want to be an expert in HRM, this course will allow you to become a professional with a holistic, person-centred approach to workplace success. Develop and build on the fundamental skills and core capabilities you need in this field. You will also develop your leadership capacity and learn to align the goals of employees and management with the overall business strategy.
Key facts
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What you will study
The Master of Human Resource Management consists of 12 units which includes one elective unit.
Eligible students can fast-track their master's degree and complete only nine units.
- Managing People and Organisations
- HRM Fundamentals
- Managing Employment Relations
- Acquiring and Managing Talent
- Managing and Rewarding Performance
- Healthy Work and Wellbeing
- Diversity and Inclusion
- People Analytics
- Connecting Strategy and HRM
- Current Issues in Human Resource Management
- Managing Change
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Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To gain entry to the Master of Human Resource Management (Accelerated), applicants must have one of the following:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
English language requirements
Applicants must meet English Language Requirements (Band 4). This can include IELTS Academic - Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Upon completing the Master of Human Resource Management, you will have the skills and knowledge to succeed in several roles, including:
- Director of people and culture
- Employment relations manager
- Human resource management consultant
- Talent acquisition officer
- Workplace relations manager
- Training and development manager
- Diversity and inclusion consultant
Learning outcomes
- Consolidate fundamental skills and core capabilities - Strengthen your understanding of key concepts related to managing people and empowering them to achieve their best at work.
- Prepare for the changing world of work—Build your leadership capacity, develop your change management skills, strengthen your understanding of contemporary issues in HRM, and prepare for the future of work.
- Learn to align business strategy and Human Resource Management - Learn how to acquire and retain talent in high-performing work environments, develop people analytics skills and align the goals of employees and management with overall business strategy.
- Champion positive workplace cultures - Become an HRM professional with a holistic, person-centred approach to workplace success and an understanding of the role of mental wellness and inclusion in the success of a business.
Fees and FEE-HELP
The cost for all 12 units in 2025: $60,840 (domestic full-fee paying place).
The cost for nine units in 2025: $45,630 (domestic full-fee paying place).
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
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 with the cost of a university course.