Master of Commerce (Human Resources)
Master of Commerce (Human Resources)
This major enables working professionals without experience in human resources management to gain expertise and professional competencies in areas of the HR management continuum. It is particularly suited to human resource managers and employment-relations professionals and consultants who are interested in optimising workplace performance and engagement through macro- and micro-based…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This major enables working professionals without experience in human resources management to gain expertise and professional competencies in areas of the HR management continuum.
It is particularly suited to human resource managers and employment-relations professionals and consultants who are interested in optimising workplace performance and engagement through macro- and micro-based negotiation, comparative global human resource management and employment relations, and HR analytics and research.
The course comprises in-class learning, collaborative projects and guided independent research. Topics include:
building high-performing teams
remuneration and performance
strategic HR planning
HR analytics
employment relations
health and safety management.
What jobs can the Human Resources Major (MCom) lead to?
Careers
Human resource or employment relations manager
Human resource advisor or business partner
Management consultant
Policy and planning manager
Human capital consultant
Organisational development professional
Employment relations advisor
Industrial officer
Industries
Corporate and retail
Education
Healthcare
Resources and energy
Government and non-profit.
REQUIREMENTS
Overseas applicants require a qualification that is recognised by tertiary admissions authorities in Australia and considered equivalent to the qualifications listed for entry to this course.
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C; and Pearson Test of English Academic: 60. IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System): Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening: 6.0; Overall band score: 6.5; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 79 Overall; Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population. Around 60,000 students from more than 130 countries study a Curtin degree, at locations including Perth, Margaret River, Kalgoorlie, Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore. Our cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to the campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment. We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and related sciences. We also have a long-standing focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.Curtin is widely recognised for its practical research that is focused on solving timely, real-world problems. In recent years our research activity has grown significantly, driving our rapid rise up the international university rankings.As a university that never settles, we will continue to develop existing partnerships and establish new ones in areas relevant to our research and teaching.
