University of Technology Sydney
Master of Human Resource Management (Extension)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
This course is tailored for professionals aspiring to or currently holding senior roles in human resource management, employment relations, diversity, inclusion, and change management.
Course overview
The course aims to provide leading-edge conceptual and practical understandings of human resource management in complex and unfamiliar workplace situations in order to facilitate management decision-making and ensure business literacy and career guidance. Opt for this course to elevate the student’s strategic contribution within their organisation's HR functions. Stand out with our distinctive blend of foundational HR knowledge and advanced academic literacy, coupled with the flexibility to deepen their expertise through elective specialisations.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete a total of 96 credit points made up of 15 subjects, comprising twelve core subjects (72 credit points), two electives subjects (12 credit points) and either Industry Research Project or Internship Experience (12 credit points).
Each subject is valued at six credit points unless otherwise stated.
Complete all of the following subjects:
- Data, Evidence and Managerial Decision Making
- Creative Problem Solving
- Human Resource Management
- Future of Work
- Industrial Relations
- Managing Staff and Volunteers
- Business and Social Impact
- Managing, Leading and Stewardship
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Managing Change
- Managing in a Multicultural World
- Career and Portfolio Planning
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Academic requirements
Applicants must have the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75 per cent of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included).
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for the Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management.
English language requirements
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is:
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0.
- TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21.
- AE5: Pass.
- PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50.
- C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students may be granted a maximum of six subject exemptions, of which four core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Career options include positions in change management and general management, human resources, organisational training and development, employment/industrial relations and diversity, and inclusion.
Learning outcomes
- Develop and justify innovative solutions to complex HR problems that meet the interests, needs and values of both the organisation and the wider community.
- Communicate information clearly and persuasively to a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Work effectively in teams, deliver negotiated project outcomes and formulate solutions while managing conflicting priorities.
- Implement and critically evaluate HR and management decisions that seek to balance diverse organisational interests with respect and dignity, social purpose and the common good.
- Synthesise advanced knowledge of complex human resource management theories and practices complemented by advanced technological skills to lead professional human resource management practice.
- Critically reflect on ethical practice to influence professional capabilities to work with and for Indigenous peoples in management professions.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative first-year tuition fee in 2026: $38,905 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative total tuition fee in 2026: $79,561 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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.