Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations 18 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Western Australia |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

18 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

48,700 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Human Resources ManagementMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Human Resources Management

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations explores how effective people management contributes towards organisational effectiveness, asking questions such as: 
  • How do we find the right employees?
  • How do we keep them?
  • How do we motivate employees to maximise their performance?
  • How do we assess employee performance?


In addition, the course examines the organisation of work, management of employees, role of unions, development of cooperation and negotiation, and ways in which conflict can emerge and be managed. In particular, the course focuses on developing critical problem-solving tools to develop innovative and realistic solutions to real-world problems. 

Graduates will be able to confidently apply advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to solve people management problems in a range of industry contexts.

Who should do this course?

This course is ideal for:
  • Senior management or professionals working in the human resources and employment relations area who wish to extend and deepen their knowledge.
  • Recent business or commerce graduates who have specialised in management or human resources, and who desire additional capabilities in the relevant field.
  • Those wishing to move into the field from another industry.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Human Resources Management

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations explores how effective people management contributes towards organisational effectiveness, asking questions such as: 
  • How do we find the right employees?
  • How do we keep them?
  • How do we motivate employees to maximise their performance?
  • How do we assess employee performance?


In addition, the course examines the organisation of work, management of employees, role of unions, development of cooperation and negotiation, and ways in which conflict can emerge and be managed. In particular, the course focuses on developing critical problem-solving tools to develop innovative and realistic solutions to real-world problems. 

Graduates will be able to confidently apply advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to solve people management problems in a range of industry contexts.

Who should do this course?

This course is ideal for:
  • Senior management or professionals working in the human resources and employment relations area who wish to extend and deepen their knowledge.
  • Recent business or commerce graduates who have specialised in management or human resources, and who desire additional capabilities in the relevant field.
  • Those wishing to move into the field from another industry.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
64+
82+
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have— (a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and either: (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; or (c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or (2) completed a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations or Graduate Certificate in Commerce at UWA.

18 Months
Feb
Jul

Domestic
34,100 AUD
International
48,700 AUD

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