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Master of Business (Human Resource Management)

A196  042605A



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Fee*
18 Month/s Hawthorn (February, July) A$18,250 (annual for 2009) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

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

This program will be replaced by the Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management) from 2010. Students currently enrolled under this program code and title have the option of either completing the existing degree or transferring to the new degree title.
 
The Master of Business (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 Business (Human Resource Management) forms the third stage in a four-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:
The Master of Business (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 can expect to have developed advanced skills and knowledge in analysis, strategy, entrepreneurial thinking, and organisational behaviour.

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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 Business (Human Resource Management) (Honours).

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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Honours:

A Master of Business (Human Resource Management) (Honours) is available. It includes a choice of four approved elective units.

Completion of these additional units increases the total course duration to two years.
 
The honours award will be subject to students attaining a 70% average over the final 100 credit points undertaken, or 75% over the final 50 credit points.

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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.

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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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Satisfactory completion of the Swinburne English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Level 2 program with a teacher's recommendation for the required level of study; or obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; or a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 575 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); or a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 232 (with Written Writing score of 5); or a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 90 with no band less than 22.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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A recognised bachelor degree. Relevant work experience is preferred but not essential.
Applicants who do not hold an appropriate qualification but who have significant relevant work experience (normally five years or more) are encouraged to apply.

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Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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