University of New South Wales -
Master of Human Resource Management (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Enhance your competitive edge as you apply for senior and specialised roles with the opportunity to graduate with a second specialisation.
Course Overview
The Master of Human Resource Management (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) explores tools, strategies and frameworks to create thriving organisations where employees feel supported to grow. With a focus on wellbeing, sustainability, leadership development techniques and people-focused frameworks and practices, you will learn how to drive success in organisations where culture complements business strategy, allowing you to create genuine impact and guide future-focused transformation, no matter the industry.
Key Facts
July, 2025
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What you will study
To graduate with a Master of Human Resource Management, you must complete 12 courses, comprising core courses and electives.
- Human Resource Policies and Practices
- Human Resource Strategies
- Managing People and Organisations
- Introduction to Employment Law
- Employee Wellbeing and Engagement
- Sustainability and Human Resources
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for the Master of Human Resource Management (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), you must have a recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average (65 per cent or higher) as determined by the UNSW entry calculator.
Entry via nested qualification
For those who do not qualify for direct entry into the master’s program, articulation pathways exist from the Graduate Certificate programs in Human Resource Management; Human Resource Analytics; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; and Leadership & Organisational Development; if the student completes these programs with a minimum WAM of 65.
You can also complete up to two eligible graduate certificates which can be stacked towards your Master of Human Resource Management degree. Stacking two graduate certificates will allow you to graduate with the master's degree by completing a further four courses.
English language requirements
You may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on your educational background and citizenship. UNSW requires a minimum level of English language competency for enrolment. English language skills are essential for webinar comprehension and the completion of coursework, assignments and examinations.
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you will be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses.
- Prior study in the medium of English.
- Other qualifications.
- English waivers.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies can be acknowledged as credit for your online postgraduate studies if they meet relevant course requirements. If you are eligible for admission and you have undertaken previous studies at another institution, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Students can apply for RPL during the program application process and must ensure all relevant supporting documents are submitted for assessment if requested by Admissions, including course outlines from the same year they completed the relevant course(s), as content may change over time. Courses successfully completed within the past 10 years can be used for credit transfer within a program as provided within the program rules and the University rules on credit.
If they have completed similar courses in previous undergraduate study, Master of Human Resource Management students can claim up to four courses (24 units of credit) of unspecified RPL advanced standing, meaning that they can acquire the master’s program by studying a further eight courses.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
The online Master of Human Resource Management (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) will provide you with practical skills to identify, communicate and drive initiatives in DEI and employee development. The skills you gain in this program will help you support your organisation or clients to optimise their business performance. Job roles can include:
- Culture manager
- Chief culture officer
- Director of diversity, equity and inclusion
- Diversity, equity and inclusion analyst
- Diversity, equity and inclusion specialist
- Diversity and inclusion consultant
- Employee experience manager
- Employment relations manager
- People and culture manager
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative program fee in 2025: $61,500 (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.