Murdoch University
Master of Human Resources Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Boost your HR expertise with new skills in talent management, performance management and people analytics.

Course overview
This coursework master's degree will allow you to plan and manage an organisation’s teams in ways which align with the organisation’s strategic goals and objectives. You’ll explore what makes a productive and sustainable workplace culture as you apply the new technologies and innovative HR solutions you learn.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What will you study
To complete the Master of Human Resources Management, you must fulfil 48 credit points (CP). Each unit is valued at three CP, unless otherwise indicated.
- Human Resource Management Law
- Managing, Evaluating and Developing Human Resources
- Organisational Behaviour and Management
- Human Resource Management Perspectives
- Organisational Change, Management and Consultancy
- Data, Metrics, Reporting and Analytics
- Managing Remuneration, Benefits and Motivation
- Acquisition of Human Resources
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's degree or higher and evidence of two years of work experience.
- Satisfactory preparation for the course through informal or non-formal learning and/or professional experiences subject to the approval of the Academic Chair.
English language requirements
You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you’ve previously studied or have professional work experience in a relevant field, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your Murdoch degree. Known as advanced standing, this recognition of prior learning could reduce your overall study load and shorten the length of time before you’re able to graduate.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
You’ll graduate with in-demand management skills, specialising in developing strategies to attract, retain, develop, engage and reward a capable workforce. Depending on your own situation and career aspirations, there are many careers and positions that this course can lead to. Careers could include:
- Strategic director
- HR director
- People and culture manager
- HR projects director
- HR executive
Fees and CSP
Indicative first year fee in 2025: $29,400 (Domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative total fee in 2025: $58,800 (Domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative first year fee in 2025: $16,992 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first-year student at Murdoch University of 48 credit points.
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.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.