Overview

A growing number of companies are using new methods of organisational design and people management practices to gain a competitive edge. This combined degree is designed to meet the needs of today and tomorrow's business leaders working with changing human resource management challenges.

If you’re working in HR management and are ready to progress to more senior management positions, the Business Administration and Human Resources Management program at Murdoch University is for you.

You’ll work closely with our academic team, and choose electives from business management, economics, and health management to create a specialist qualification to suit your goals and career aspirations.

Our MBA is designed as a journey of personal and professional growth to help you realise any ambition and goals you set for yourself. You’ll gain valuable knowledge and business insights, and also develop greater self-awareness as you learn to reflect on your leader identity and leadership attributes.

3 reasons to study a combined MBA and Master of Human Resource Management at Murdoch

This is the only combined course of its kind in Australia.

Complete two Masters qualifications in just two years. Along the way, you’ll gain a competitive advantage in your career and the skills you need for success in a challenging environment.

Be taught by leading academics who have worked as consultants across many industries, including healthcare, IT, aged care, banking, and education. You’ll also learn through industry guest lectures and work on real projects with industry.

Your future career

A postgraduate qualification can help you further your current career and move into a more senior role or help you change career paths to pursue new opportunities. Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) reports that postgraduates earn on average $20,000 more than those that hold only an undergraduate degree.

Depending on your own situation and career aspirations, there are many careers and positions that this course can lead to. Careers could include:

People and Culture Manager

HR Projects Director

HR Executive

Executive Director

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

You could find yourself working in government, media, advertising, finance, and other areas of business or non-government organisations (NGOs).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Marketing Management

Accounting for Managers

Business Finance

Human Resource Management Law

Managing, Evaluating and Developing Human Resources

Organisational Behaviour and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

73

Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Administration Marketing Human Resource Management View 330 other Masters in Business Administration in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

73

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 099356J

Recognised Bachelor's degree or higher and evidence of two years of work experience; or satisfactory preparation for the course through informal or non-formal learning and/or professional experiences subject to the approval of the Academic Chair.

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

Tuition Fee

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International

33459 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33459 AUD per year during 24 months.

If you are a national student, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place.

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Business Administration and Human Resources Management.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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