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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 full-time 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 2010 |
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 2010 |
6 |
MGMT987 |
Management Special Topic |
Autumn/Spring |
12 |