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Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management) (Honours) 

CMHR640H

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Hawthorn

Full-time, Part-time (day), Part-time (evening)

Postgraduate

Two years full-time or four years part-time.

Feb, Aug

Discontinued: This course has no new intake. This information is provided for continuing students

This course structure replaces the Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management) (Honours) at Hawthorn from 2011.
 
The Master of Commerce (Integrated Human Resource Management) seeks to provide for the ongoing development of HR practitioners in the areas of organisation behaviour, business strategy and entrepreneurial thinking. Given the current context in which business enterprises operate, all need strategically astute, outcome-focused, innovative and entrepreneurial HR practitioners who can demonstrate business acumen.
 
The Master of Commerce (Integrated Human Resource Management) forms the final stage in a four-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:
The Master of Commerce (IHuman Resource Management) (Integrated Human Resource Management) provides a unique opportunity for students to gain further current, specialised HRM and business knowledge.


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At the completion of the course, graduates are expected to be able to

  • Communicate effectively in a business environment
  • Work productively in diverse teams
  • Critically evaluate business problems and suggest ethical, legal, entrepreneurial, socially responsible and sustainable solutions
  • Provide HR solutions to a business problem


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As a nested program, applicants may enter at Stage 1 (graduate certificate) and progress through to Stage 2 (graduate diploma) and Stage 3 (master). However, progression from Stage 2 to 3 will be dependent on the achievement of a credit average or better across both Stages 1 and 2 of the program. After successful completion of the Stage 3 (Master), students may progress to the Master of Commerce (Integrated Human Resource Management) ( CMHR640I).

Full-time students take four units of study per semester. Part-time students normally undertake two units of study per semester.

Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.


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 And one of
 
Master (Integrated Human Resource Management)
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective units of study must either be selected from:
- the Human Resource Management units (*) that have not previously been completed as part of their program
- or chosen from other Swinburne postgraduate programs and must be approved by the program coordinator.


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This course provides an avenue for graduates to gain theoretical and practical skills in human resource management and business practices. As many course participants may already be established in a business career, the key vocational outcomes will arise from better job performance and new opportunities opening up for graduates. Graduates can explore career paths such as Human Resource Officer, Human Resource Manager and Human Resource Director.


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Upon successful completion of the master program, students may be eligible to apply for full membership of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).


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Swinburne University of Technology aims to produce graduates who are capable and have high development potential in their chosen professions. The Graduate Certificate of Social Impact is designed to develop and show evidence of the following Swinburne graduate attributes. Graduates will be:
Capable in their chosen professional areas in that they:
  • have a comprehensive and integrated understanding of changes in the global business environment that impact on commercial practice and business sustainability and are able to apply that knowledge in their organisational environment;
  • have an insightful understanding of the theoretical principles involved in the areas covered;
  • can apply specific knowledge of the specialist areas to real situations;
  • are able to engage in informed critical inquiry;
  • have a sense of social responsibility for unit specific knowledge and its applications;
  • have an understanding of key principles of sustainable business in a global economy;
  • can practice as an effective professional in organisational and wider community contexts to deliver initiatives promoting sustainable businesses and sustainable environments;
  • are able to engage in informed critical inquiry

Entrepreneurial in that they:

  • are able to identify and implement solutions for achieving sustainable business outcomes in private, public sector, and not-for-profit organisations, and through community initiatives;
  • are equipped to facilitate organisational change initiatives through an improved understanding of strategic management in a complex and rapidly changing global environment;
  • have the ability to deal with success and failure through informed critique and self-reflection

Operate effectively and ethically in work and community situations and:

  • are able to understand changes in environmental regulation and community expectations and their impact on sustainable business practices;
  • have effective communication skills;
  • have the ability to operate effectively and ethically in organisations responding to changing regulatory frameworks and community expectations; have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and are able to function effectively as individuals in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member.
  • are sensitive to, and able to work with, boards and trusts, senior management, individuals and families; and understand both the influence and the responsibility of their own role;
  • have the ability to communicate effectively, not only with peers but with the community at large.

Adaptable and manage change and:

  • are self-motivated and self-directed learners;
  • are flexible and adaptable, and can anticipate change, plan appropriate responses, and manage the response process;
  • can understand problem identification, formulation and solution;
  • have an expectation that learning is lifelong;
  • have the ability to keep learning past the lifetime of the program;
  • are able to learn through self reflection and appropriately respond to rapid change;
  • have multifaceted research and problem solving skills;
  • have a general capacity for flexibility and the ability to deal with a variety of stakeholders from a broad social diversity

Be aware of environments in that they will:

  • have a broad understanding of the need for sustainability and sustainable development;
  • have a broad understanding of the role of technology in our society and how it will impact upon and provide opportunities to their organisation;
  • have a broad understanding of the need to carry out work in an ethical and socially responsible fashion;
  • are able to evaluate the economic, social and environmental impact of their decisions and make balanced decisions taking into account all these factors;
  • are culturally sensitive and understand how to adapt human resource activities to their host countries;
    respect a plurality of viewpoints and provide opportunity for expression of views


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Applicants at the Master level should comply with one of the following

  • Completion of an approved undergraduate degree at credit level, from recognised tertiary institution equivalent to a three year Australian bachelor degree

OR

  • Completion of an approved undergraduate degree with less than a credit average, in addition applicants submit a 500 word statement demonstrating their suitability for the program.

OR

  • Completion of the Graduate Certificate of Commerce (Human Resource Management) with a credit average

OR

  • Completion of the Graduate Diploma of Commerce (Human Resource Management) with a credit average in the final 50 credit points

OR

  • Completion of the Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management) with a credit average in the final 50 credit points

 

Special Non-Graduate Entry

A Special entry provision is available for those applicants who do not have an approved undergraduate degree, but have at least a minimum of five years approved work experience.


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In regard to this program, the Faculty may approve Advanced Standing in line with the University Policy entitled: “Minimum Requirements for a Postgraduate Coursework Award – Higher Education – Procedure” located at http://policies.swinburne.edu.au/ppdonline/


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The Faculty of Business and Enterprise recognises that learning takes place through a variety of means including formal studies at universities, other accredited institutions and private providers, employer-based training and development and relevant experience gained within the workforce. In regard to this program, the Faculty abides by the RPL practices detailed in the University Policy entitled: “Recognition of Prior Learning - Higher Education Sector – Procedure” located at http://policies.swinburne.edu.au/ppdonline/


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The indicative course tuition fee is $15,800 for 2010, based on one year full time load (or 1 EFTSL). The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income-contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $85,062 from 1 January 2010). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year.

Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount.

For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au

For information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees


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Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/postgrad/apply


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Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)


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