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Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management)

CMHR640  069921M



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Fee*
18 Month/s Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) A$21,250 (annual for 2012) 
*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.

This course replaces the Master of Business (Human Resource Management) at Hawthorn from 2010.
 
The Master of Commerce (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 (Human Resource Management) forms the third stage in a four-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:
The Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management) provides an 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) with a credit average or better across Stages 1, 2 and 3, 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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Honours:

A Master of Commerce (Integrated Human Resource Management)  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 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. Graduates can follow 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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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level certificate at the postgraduate level (EAP 5: PG-70%); 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 20.

 

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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Completion of an approved undergraduate degree at credit level, from a recognised tertiary institution equivalent to a three year Australian bachelor degree
or
with 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 four units.

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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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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Visit our Meet Us page to see when we are visiting your home country (or here in Australia)

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

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