University of New South Wales
Master of Human Resource Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Strengthen your ability to develop HR strategies, manage workplace change and align people, performance and culture with broader organisational priorities.
Course overview
Changing workforce expectations require HR professionals who can connect people-focused practices with organisational priorities. The Master of Human Resource Management at UNSW is designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their strategic HR capability or move into specialised people and culture roles.
You will examine contemporary HR policy, workforce strategy, people management and employment law while developing capabilities in evidence-based decision-making, responsible practice and organisational change. The program considers how HR professionals can support performance, employee experience and sustainable workplace culture.
A flexible elective structure allows students to follow a general HR pathway or develop deeper expertise in Human Resource Analytics, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, or Leadership and Organisational Development. Further options address talent, employee wellbeing, sustainability, reward, change and consulting, enabling students to align their learning with different professional priorities.
Delivered entirely online over two years of part-time study, the program is accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). It may support progression across HR advisory, people and culture, employee experience, organisational development, workforce analytics and employment relations roles.
"I was able to draw on my work experience and apply real–life examples to strengthen my understanding, which helped me generate practical ideas and proposals for future initiatives."
UNSW Online student (Managing People and Organisations)
Our suite of Human Resource Management programs at UNSW are designed to empower, inspire and equip aspiring HR leaders with the necessary insights to navigate the complexities of the modern workforce.
With specialisations in HR Analytics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion and Leadership and Organisational Development, students will gain deepened expertise in people-centric strategy to complement organisational objectives. By delving into these integral areas of contemporary HR, students will gain an industry-relevant toolkit to transform their careers and contribute significantly to their organisation.
Dr Helen Parker, Academic Lead for Human Resource Management Programs
Key facts
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What you will study
To earn the Master of Human Resource Management, you must successfully complete units totalling 72 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 6 credit points.
- Human Resource Policies and Practices
- Human Resource Strategies
- Managing People and Organisations
- Introduction to Employment Law
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for the Master of Human Resource Management, 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, an 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
If you have completed a degree with a major or specialisation in Human Resources within the past 10 years, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning of up to four courses or 24 credit points. Eligible completed Graduate Certificates may provide up to eight courses or 48 credit points of specific credit, subject to the published WAM and recency requirements.
Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
The online Master of Human Resource Management will provide you with critical skills in HR strategy and analytics to align people-focused strategy with business objectives applicable to any organisation, regardless of industry. Potential roles:
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist
- Director of People and Culture
- Executive Director of HR
- Employee Experience Manager
- Employment Relations Manager
- Human Resource Analyst
- Human Resource Advisor
- Leadership and Engagement Manager
- Organisational Change Specialist
- People and Culture Consultant
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative total fee in 2026: $62,500 (Full-fee paying place)
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.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university program.