Master of Human Resource Management

What you will study

To graduate, you must complete the following courses for 192 credit points. Each course is valued at 12 credit points.

At RMIT University, the terms “course” and “courses” may also be used to refer to individual “subjects” or units of study.

Entry requirements

Two-year duration

• Applicants must have an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.

1.5-year duration (with advanced standing)

Applicants must have one of the following:

• An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, in a business or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
• An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, from a recognised tertiary institution in any discipline, plus a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
• RMIT's Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management.

Notes:

• You do not need to make a separate application for advanced standing (1.5-year duration). RMIT will assess your eligibility for advanced standing as part of your program application. However, if you would also like to be assessed for Recognition of Prior Learning, you must submit a detailed CV with your application. All assessments are made on a case-by-case basis.
• Suppose your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago. In that case, you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry.

English language requirements

You must meet the University’s minimum English language requirements for postgraduate coursework programs to be eligible for a place in this program. Contact the university for more information.

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

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Master of Human Resource Management, graduates will be equipped with knowledge and skills in contemporary business and HR practice, operational leadership, cross-cultural competency, analytical and technical competency, problem-solving, research and communication.

Graduates will be able to critically analyse and resolve contemporary and evolving HR issues while considering regulatory, ethical, social, economic, political and environmental factors in technology-driven national and global business contexts. Using this knowledge, graduates will apply core communication skills to articulate relevant HRM concepts, strategies and solutions, and justify their application in national and global business contexts.

Graduates will also develop the skills to lead and influence various projects and teams, collaborating with others to achieve business objectives and promote inclusion and acceptance both internally and externally within organisations.

Career outcomes

Human resource management roles include diversity management, people and culture, occupational health and safety, training and development, industrial relations roles, as well as HR practice.

You may work in a range of industry sectors where your skills in contemporary business and HR practice, operational leadership, problem-solving, cross-cultural awareness and persuasive communication are required for the strategic management of people in a global context.

Fees and CSP

Commonwealth Supported Place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $613–$2,253 (12-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $4,908–$18,025
Indicative full-course fee: $9,816–$36,050

Full-fee paying place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $4,800 (12-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $38,400
Indicative full-course fee: $76,800

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 192 credit point (16 units) course structure completed over 2 years.

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

• The number of units studied.
• 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 the course you're enrolled in.
• Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
• Reviewed and adjusted each year.

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

HECS-HELP loans are available to eligible 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.