Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The Master of Business (Human Resource Management) (Honours) 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 Business (Human Resource Management) (Honours) forms the final stage in a four-stage nested suite of programs consisting of: Graduate Certificate of Business (Human Resource Management) Graduate Diploma of Business (Human Resource Management) Master of Business (Human Resource Management) Master of Business (Human Resource Management) (Honours) The Master of Business (Human Resource Management) (Honours) provides a unique opportunity for students to gain further current, specialised HRM and business knowledge.
Aims & Objectives:
At the completion of the course, graduates can expect to have developed advanced skills and knowledge in analysis, strategy, entrepreneurial thinking, and organisational behaviour.
Course Structure:
As a nested program, applicants may enter the master at Stage 1 (graduate certificate) and progress through to Stage 2 (graduate diploma), Stage 3 (master) and Stage 4 (master - honours). However, progress 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. And progress from Stage 3 to 4 will be dependent on the achievement of credit points as specified in Stage 4 below. 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.
Units of Study:
Stage 1 - Graduate Certificate (50 credit points) BOH200 Recruitment and Selection BOH300 Human Resource Development BHRM001 Performance and Reward Management BHRM002 Employee Relations Stage 2 - Graduate Diploma (50 credit points) HBH520 The HRM as Internal Consultant HBH522 Managing People across Cultures HBH526 HRM in the Business Environment HBH527 Leadership and Team Dynamics Stage 3 - Master (50 credit points) Option 1 Coursework HBH620 Strategic HRM in the Business Context HBH621 Organisational Context and Dynamics HBH623 Business Transformation and the Entrepreneurial HR Manager and HBH625 Knowledge Management Option 2 Coursework/ Research HBH620 Strategic HRM in the Business Context HBH622 Strategic Workplace Research Proposal* HBH626 Strategic Workplace Research Project* And one of: HBH621 Organisational Context and Dynamics* HBH623 Business Transformation and the Entrepreneurial HR Manager* HBH625 Knowledge Management* Stage 4 (Honours) (50 credit points) The Master of Business HRM (Honours) requires students to complete an additional four units of study (50 credit points). Students may choose four elective units from those listed with an asterisk (*) provided they have not already completed them at their master level of studies or from any of the postgraduate programs currently on offer in the Faculty of Business and Enterprise or other Swinburne faculties, subject to approval from the program director. The award of honours is subject to students completing 200 credit points of study and attaining a 70 per cent average over the final 100 credit points or a 75 per cent average over the final 50 credit points. Students who complete 200 credit points but who do not attain the required performance level to receive the award with honours may graduate with the Master of Business (Human Resource Management) award.
Career Opportunities:
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.
Professional recognition:
Upon successful completion of the master program, students may be eligible to apply for full membership of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).
Entry Requirements:
To gain admission to the master program, applicants will be expected to have: an approved undergraduate qualification, or for those without a degree, at least five years relevant work experience at an appropriate level of responsibility to enter the graduate certificate program an approved undergraduate qualification with a major in HRM, for those without a degree, at least five years relevant HRM experience at an appropriate level of responsibility to enter the graduate diploma program
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the course with 'advanced standing'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. All applications for unit exemptions should be submitted on the appropriate form at the time of enrolment.
Course Fees:
In 2009, tuition fees for this program are based on $1900 per 12.5 credit point unit of study. In the event that a unit of study is derived from another program, the applicable fee will be that of the other program. All fees are reviewed each year and may increase without notice. 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 (previously PELS) is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $83,313 from 1 January 2009). 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
Application Procedure:
Applications for mid-year entry will be accepted until Friday 17 July 2009. Applications submission details can be found on the application form and can be downloaded from the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/postgrad/apply
Information Sessions:
Postgrad City Session Question Everything in the one spot Wednesday 1 July 2009 6.00pm - 8.30pm Melbourne CBD Attend the Swinburne Postgraduate Q&A night in the city to find out more about Mid-year entry for postgrad programs. Register online now www.swinburne.edu.au/citysession
Further information:
Web: Enquire online Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au
