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Master of Commerce - Master of Strategic Human Resource Management
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Commerce - |
Abbreviation: |
MCom-MStratHRM |
My University: |
Commerce, accountancy, economics, finance, strategic human resource management, management, marketing |
Duration: |
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
96 |
Delivery Mode: |
On Campus (Face-to-Face) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1599 |
CRICOS Code: |
067072G |
Overview
This double degree program allows students to undertake complementary study in related fields and gives them the opportunity to develop generalist business skills in commerce and expertise in human resource management.
The Master of Commerce is ideal for those who want to change their career to the commerce sector. Businesses and industries today are looking for graduates who have a broad commerce perspective and this course provides the fundamental skills which will allow non-Commerce graduates to obtain a qualification in preparation for a career in either small or large scale business contexts.
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. The Master of Strategic Human Resource Management 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.
Professional Recognition
The HRM major is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute. Students who have completed the Master of Strategic Human Resource Management are eligible for membership of the Institute.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Applicants must have a Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent.
Course Program
Students enrolled in this course are required to complete all of the prescribed subjects listed below. Students may also complete a Major study option within the Master of Commerce component. In line with the Master of Commerce course structure, students will complete 4 subjects, 24 credit points as listed within one of the major options listed below:
§ Electronic Commerce
§ Finance
§ Organisational Innovation
§ Public Relations
§ Regional Development
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | ||
MASTER OF COMMERCE | ||||
Year 1 - Semester 1 | ||||
Accounting Foundations for Professionals |
Autumn/Spring |
6 | ||
Economics for Professionals |
Autumn/Spring |
6 | ||
Marketing Management |
Autumn/Spring |
6 | ||
Fundamentals of Management |
Autumn/Spring |
6 | ||
Year 1 - Semester 2 | ||||
Plus four (4) Commerce 900-level subjects (excluding subjects contained in the Master of Strategic Human Resource Management schedule) | ||||
MASTER OF STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | ||||
Year 2 | ||||
Human Resources Development |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Strategic Management |
Spring |
6 | ||
Strategic Human Resource Management |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Performance Management |
Spring |
6 | ||
Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Plus three (3) subjects or 18 credit points to be selected from | ||||
Organisational Behaviour |
Spring |
6 | ||
Management of Change |
Spring |
6 | ||
Organisational Analysis |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Personal Learning: The Reflective Manager |
n/o 2013 |
6 | ||
Management of Occupational Health and Safety |
Spring |
6 | ||
Negotiation, Advocacy and Bargaining |
n/o 2013 |
6 | ||
Cross Cultural Management |
Autumn |
6 | ||
Special Topics A |
Autumn/Spring |
6 | ||
Management Special Topic |
Autumn/Spring |
12 | ||
Please Note
1. Students who hold a recognised degree in business or commerce may be permitted to substitute the core subjects in the Master of Commerce with other subjects approved by the course coordinator.
2. Subject and session offerings may change prior to the commencement of session. Students are advised to check the latest information available on the Subject Database. A summary of subject session offerings are available here.
3. Students enrolled in this degree may not graduate with a single degree during their candidature. Students are only eligible to graduate with a double degree.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/
Email commerce-enquiries@uow.edu.au