Master of Human Resource Management (Extension)

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This course provides you with the in-depth knowledge and skills necessary to contribute at a senior level to your organisation, human resources and people management functions.

It's designed primarily for individuals who are currently employed or show the potential for employment, at senior policy-making levels in the fields of human resource management, employment/industrial relations, diversity and inclusion and change management.

You'll develop leading-edge conceptual and practical understandings of human resource management in complex and unfamiliar workplace situations.

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Master of Human Resource Management (Extension)

CODE

UTS: C04260 (version 6)

CRICOS: 077380B

DURATION

2 years full time
4 years part time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
Autumn Session 2026
Spring Session 2026

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COURSE FEES

Domestic (FT)

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

You'll develop leading-edge conceptual and practical understandings of human resource management in complex and unfamiliar workplace situations in order to facilitate management decision-making and ensure business literacy and career guidance.

The core subjects provide foundational HRM knowledge as well as enhancing your academic literacy skills and knowledge of the business practice.

The additional elective subject choices provide an opportunity to specialise more deeply in the human resource management discipline and to further enhance your skills, professional practice, specialist knowledge and capabilities.

Subjects at a glance

Core subjects

Subject Code	Subject Name
21854	Creative Problem Solving
21895	Business and Social Impact
21928	Managing Staff and Volunteers
21896	Diversity and Inclusion
21720	Human Resource Management
21889	Future of Work
21702	Industrial Relations
21926	Managing Change
21937	Managing, Leading and Stewardship
21717	Managing in a Multicultural World
21856	Career and Portfolio Planning
21964	Data, Evidence and Managerial Decision Making

See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook

Admissions information

This course is tailored for professionals aspiring to or currently holding senior roles in human resource management, employment relations, diversity, inclusion, and change management. Opt for this programme to elevate your strategic contribution within your organisation's HR functions.

Stand out with our distinctive blend of foundational HR knowledge and advanced academic literacy, coupled with the flexibility to deepen your expertise through elective specialisations. You'll acquire the skills to navigate complex HR scenarios, make informed management decisions, and advance your career with confidence.

Expect an interactive learning experience that combines theory with practical application, preparing you to address real-world challenges effectively.

Find out more about Why Human Resource Management.
Students acquire the skills to navigate complex HR scenarios, make informed management decisions, and advance their career with confidence. Expect an interactive learning experience that combines theory with practical application, preparing them to address real-world challenges effectively.
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C07113 Graduate diploma in Human Resource Management or C11198 Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

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Why UTS?

Why study Business at UTS

With a Business degree at UTS, you'll learn innovative approaches to problem-solving, develop confidence with new technologies, and act towards a just and equitable world.

Our courses blend theory with real-world application, so you can apply these skills in the global market. We offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, research and MBA courses tailored to your ambitions.