Master of Commerce - Master of Strategic Human Resource Management

Course Description

Businesses and industries today are looking for graduates who have a broad commerce perspective.  The Master of Commerce 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.  The Master of Strategic Human Resource Management aims to meet the demands of today's human resource managers who focus on achieving effective learning organisations in a world of rapid local and global change.

Graduates are equipped to seize new opportunities and adapt quickly to changing conditions. They understand how to examine structures, systems, culture and leadership, how to implement organisational change, and how to leverage competitive advantage in the global marketplace.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.

Course Structure

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

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 is 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.

WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING/INTERNSHIP SUBJECTS

GLOBAL WORKPLACE PRACTICE (GWP800) 

An informative and intensive subject designed to meet the employment aspirations of international students to undertake work in Australia. This subject crosses boundaries between theory and practice and will maximise the student's potential to access workplace experiences leading to formal post-university employment options. Students will acquire and develop work-based learning skillsets; will critically examine the discourses and theories of intercultural competence, as well as develop cultural awareness and business communication skills that are fit-for-purpose regardless of students' career aspirations. It also provides an opportunity for students to integrate and apply their university knowledge in an industry context. 

Trimester 2 and Spring 2014 applications for GWP800 on Wollongong Campus are now OPEN.

For more information on GWP800, visit the Work Integrated Learning website.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

The Master of Strategic Human Resource Management enables graduates to meet the educational and membership requirements of relevant professional associations. For further information, visit Professional Accreditation and Recognition.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au