Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations
Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations
Postgraduate study in Human Resources and Employment Relations will provide you with a thorough theoretical and practical grounding in the management of people and employment in Australia and overseas, focusing on refining critical problem-solving tools to develop innovative and realistic solutions. This course is suitable for professionals working in the…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Postgraduate study in Human Resources and Employment Relations will provide you with a thorough theoretical and practical grounding in the management of people and employment in Australia and overseas, focusing on refining critical problem-solving tools to develop innovative and realistic solutions.
This course is suitable for professionals working in the human resources and employment relations area who wish to extend and deepen their knowledge, and also for those wishing to move into the field.
The Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations explores how effective people management contributes towards organisational effectiveness, asking questions such as:
How do we find the right employees?
How do we keep them?
How do we motivate employees to maximise their performance?
How do we assess employee performance?
In addition, the course examines the organisation of work, management of employees, role of unions, development of cooperation and negotiation, and ways in which conflict can emerge and be managed. In particular, the course focuses on developing critical problem-solving tools to develop innovative and realistic solutions to real-world problems.
Graduates will be able to confidently apply advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to solve people management problems in a range of industry contexts.
Who should do this course?
This course is ideal for:
Senior management or professionals working in the human resources and employment relations area who wish to extend and deepen their knowledge.
Recent business or commerce graduates who have specialised in management or human resources, and who desire additional capabilities in the relevant field.
Those wishing to move into the field from another industry.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units.
Why study this course?
This course provides students with a unique opportunity due to:
Its integration of research and theory with practical application in a range of government, industry and not-for-profit organisations.
A diverse team of teaching staff who bring together practical experience in a variety of employment contexts, as well as internationally recognised research.
A suite of practical work-based learning activities that include industry placements and research projects.
Career Pathways
Graduates may be employed in a range of industries globally. Outcomes include:
HR manager
HR director
Recruitment manager
Talent manager
Director of people and culture
Training and development
Contract development
Expatriate administration
HR policy review
HR consultant
Further Study
After relevant work experience, Master of Business Administration (MBA).
REQUIREMENTS
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a) a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and either:(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; or(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or(2) completed a Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations or Graduate Certificate in Commerce at UWA.
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
