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Master of Strategic Human Resource Management

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Strategic Human Resource Management

Abbreviation:

MStratHRM

Home Faculty:

Commerce

Duration:

1 year or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

48

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Starting Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

1517

CRICOS Code:

037087E

Overview

Human resource managers are now focused on the achievement of effective learning organisations in a world of rapid local and global change. The emphasis on these aspects, with more traditional areas of concern, will equip the successful graduate with advanced human resource management skills for organisations in the 21st Century.

This program presents powerful tools for analysing strategic alignment, managing employment relationships and identifying leadership and team dynamics skills essential to orchestrate organisational change. It provides critical perspectives on the roles and functions of HR executives as change agents.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Applicants must have a Bachelor degree in commerce, business or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution with an average mark of at least 60%. Applicants with a combination of other university qualifications plus relevant professional experience may also be considered.

The English language entry criteria will be as indicated on the UOW website.

Professional Recognition

The HRM major is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute. Students are eligible for membership of the Institute.

Course Requirements

Students will undertake eight (8) subjects (48 credit points) and are required to formalise an intended program with the Postgraduate Coordinator.

Course Program

There are three (3) core subjects as follows:

Subjects

Session

Credit Points

MARK922

Marketing Management

Autumn/Spring

6

MGMT910

Strategic Management

Spring

6

MGMT930

Strategic Human Resource Management

Autumn

6

Five (5) subjects to be selected from:

Subjects

Session

Credit Points

MGMT908

Human Resource Development

Autumn

6

MGMT911

Organisational Behaviour

Spring

6

MGMT915

Management of Change

Spring

6

MGMT920

Organisational Analysis

Autumn

6

MGMT946

Personal Learning: the Reflective Manager

n/o 2008

6

MGMT949

Performance Management

Spring

6

MGMT963

Management of Occupational Health & Safety

Spring

6

MGMT969

Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection

Autumn

6

MGMT975

Negotiation, Advocacy and Bargaining

n/o 2008

6

MGMT987

Management Special Topic

Autumn/Spring

12

 
   

Last reviewed: 7 November, 2007 

 
   
 
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