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University of New South Wales

Master of Strategic People Management

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Course Type: Master's

This degree balances advanced theory with practical knowledge, offering you the opportunity to learn how to develop effective strategy implementation plans.

Course overview

The Master of Strategic People Management is designed to develop middle managers, particularly in people management. This degree provides students with an understanding of systems theory and its implications for implementation.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Master's
Duration
12 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,000
More Information
Prices are estimates only and calculated based on a total study load of 48 units of credit.
Intake
23rd February, 2026
13th July, 2026
Units
8
Fees
More Information
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

To complete the Master of Strategic People Management, you must fulfil four core courses and four prescribed electives.

Core courses

Complete four courses from the list:

  • People and Systems
  • Driving Performance
  • Developing Organisational Capability

Select one of the following:

  • Strategic Management
  • Change Management
Electives

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To gain entry into the Master of Strategic People Management, an applicant must meet one of the following entry requirements:

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree with honours in the same or a related discipline* from a recognised institution.
  • Completion of a graduate diploma or graduate certificate in the same or a related discipline from a recognised institution.
  • Completion of a bachelor's degree in the same or a related discipline from a recognised institution; and completion of at least three years of relevant full-time professional experience.
  • Completion of a bachelor's degree in a non-related discipline; and completion of at least four years of relevant full-time professional experience.
  • Evidence of other qualifications and professional experience to be assessed as acceptable grounds for admission into the program by the relevant Program Authority. In certain circumstances, students may be required to undertake and successfully complete a relevant non-award course as a condition for admission into the program. This non-award course may also be credited towards the program upon admission.

*Related discipline/s: Business, management, economics, accounting, information technology, engineering, human resource management, project management and law.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Analyse scenarios in ways that reflect specific contexts, dynamics and risks.
  • Understand systems theory and its implications for implementation.
  • Interpret organisational strategy and developing appropriate, people focused implementation plans.
  • Synthesise multiple data sources to create novel scenarios.
  • Reconceptualise a situation from multiple perspectives.
  • Create appropriate capability for a given organisation.
  • Influence behaviour through strategic performance and reward management.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative first-year and full fee in 2025: $40,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Fees are subject to annual review (or when required) by the University and may vary accordingly.

Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the program. The indicative fees listed here are an estimate for tuition only and exclude non-tuition fees and charges.

The amount you pay will vary depending on:

  • Calendar year of enrolment
  • Courses you select
  • Whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 units of credit per year)

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

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