University of Technology Sydney
Master of Human Resource Management (Extension)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Develop advanced human resource management expertise across employment relations, workforce diversity, organisational change and data-informed decision-making while strengthening your strategic people management capabilities.
Course overview
Develop advanced knowledge of people management and employment relations with the Master of Human Resource Management (Extension) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Designed for professionals seeking to contribute to human resource management and organisational policy at a senior level, this postgraduate qualification explores the complexities of managing people, responding to workplace change and supporting informed organisational decisions.
Explore human resource management, industrial relations, workforce diversity and inclusion, the future of work and organisational change. You'll also examine leadership, multicultural management, social impact and the use of data to support management decisions. Through theoretical and applied study, the course develops analytical, communication and professional capabilities relevant to contemporary human resource management.
The 96-credit-point qualification combines compulsory human resource management subjects with additional elective study and a management capstone component. Delivered at UTS's City campus, the course can be completed in two years full time or four years part time. Graduates may pursue management-related opportunities in human resources, employment relations, organisational training and development and change management, depending on their qualifications and professional experience.
Key facts
26th July, 2027
What you will study
The course requires completion of 96 credit points, combining compulsory human resource management subjects with approved electives and a management capstone.
Core subjects
The compulsory subjects include:
- Creative Problem Solving
- Business and Social Impact
- Managing Staff and Volunteers
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Human Resource Management
- Future of Work
- Industrial Relations
- Managing Change
- Managing, Leading and Stewardship
- Managing in a Multicultural World
- Data-Driven Insights
Electives
Complete the required credit points from approved human resource management electives.
Capstone
The management capstone component provides an opportunity to complete an industry research project or internship experience.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Human Resource Management (Extension), applicants must meet the following requirement:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded passes not included).
Applicants who do not meet this requirement may consider the Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, subject to their admission requirements.
Supporting documentation
Applicants may need to provide:
- Academic transcripts and evidence of completed qualifications.
- Evidence of English-language proficiency, where applicable.
- Additional documentation requested during the application process.
English language requirements
The English proficiency requirements for international students or domestic applicants with international qualifications are:
- IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with a minimum writing score of 6.0.
- TOEFL iBT (0–120 scale): Overall score of 79, with a minimum writing score of 21.
- TOEFL iBT (1–6 scale): Overall score of 4, with a minimum writing score of 4.5.
- UTS College Academic English Level 5 (AE5): Pass.
- Pearson PTE Academic: Overall score of 58, with a minimum writing score of 50.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall score of 176, with a minimum writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be eligible for recognition of prior learning based on relevant previous undergraduate or postgraduate studies, subject to UTS assessment and approval.
Subject exemptions
- A maximum of six subject exemptions may be granted, equivalent to 36 credit points.
- Up to four compulsory subjects may be approved for exemption based on relevant previous undergraduate study.
- Previous postgraduate studies may also be considered, subject to the overall exemption limit and applicable course requirements.
Articulation and further study
The Master of Human Resource Management (Extension) forms part of an articulated postgraduate pathway with the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management and Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
Applications are assessed individually. Recognition of prior learning is not guaranteed.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Change management
- General management
- Human resource management
- Organisational training and development
- Employment and industrial relations
- Diversity and inclusion
Career opportunities depend on previous qualifications, professional experience and employer requirements.
Learning outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Human Resource Management (Extension) will develop the ability to:
- Apply advanced critical thinking and analytical skills to complex human resource management challenges.
- Communicate information effectively to diverse professional stakeholders.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve shared organisational objectives.
- Apply principles of employment law, ethics, sustainability and Indigenous Australian values to human resource management decisions.
- Integrate advanced knowledge of human resource management, Indigenous perspectives and technical capabilities into professional people management practice.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Domestic full-fee paying prices
- Indicative tuition fee per 6-credit-point subject in 2027: $5,088
- Indicative annual tuition fee (48 credit points) in 2027: $40,660
- Indicative total course fee in 2027: $82,946
Eligible domestic students may access FEE-HELP to defer all or part of their tuition fees.
The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) may apply and is not included in the indicative tuition fees.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review and may change.
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.
