Master of Human Resource Management University of Newcastle

Overview

Learn to apply your knowledge within complex organisational environments to develop and lead high-performing teams and workforces.

If you’re looking to advance your career in human resource management (HRM), employment relations (ER) or consulting, this Master of Human Resource Management programme from University of Newcastle is for you. 

You will develop a deep knowledge of people management and how to strategically manage a workforce, while learning to deal effectively with workplace conflict and other organisational challenges.

With HR skills ranking among the most important areas of skill shortage for Australian businesses, now is the time to gain or renew your HR skills and take your career forward. A Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management is also available to study and can be used as a pathway into the masters programme.

Career opportunities

At the completion of your Master of Human Resource Management, you will be positioned as a leader in the field and will have the credentials to show you have the distinct HR competencies that many companies need. You will be able to apply relevant, rigorous human resource management and employee relations theory to a variety of workforce situations. You will be ready to develop and implement evidence-based strategies to address complex individual, group and organisational challenges.

Graduates go on to great careers in local, national, and multinational organisations.

You will graduate with skills suited to diverse professional roles, including:

• Human Resource Advisor or Manager

• Learning and Development / Training and Development Advisor or Manager

• Employment Relations or Industrial Relations Manager

• Senior Union Official or Senior Employer Association Advisor

• Policy Advisor to government organisations

• Change Manager.

Accreditation

• The Newcastle Business School is accredited with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

• The Newcastle Business School is EQUIS accredited.