Master of Human Resource Management

2015 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2015 course information
Award granted	Master of Human Resource Management
Campus	This course is only offered Online
Cloud Campus	Yes
Duration	3 years part-time
Deakin course code	M782
Please note: *Commencing students in Trimester 3 2014 and all commencing students prior to 2015, please refer to the below link: M782 Course structure -2014 Handbook

Course sub-headings

Course overview

The Master of Human Resource Management is a specialised course designed to provide a qualification for graduates in business, government and industry.

In addition, the course aims to meet the needs of senior management whose duties require them to take on responsibilities in human resources development and management. The course provides students with the skills and knowledge required for human resource development and management roles.

Professional recognition

The Master of Human Resource Management is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities	Integrate advanced understanding of a contemporary body of knowledge in human resource management to operate as a skilled HR professional in business.
Communication	Select and apply advanced appropriate communication skills within the context of human resource management.
Digital literacy	Select and apply appropriate digital technologies to identify and disseminate complex information, concepts and theories in human resource management.
Critical thinking	Review, critically analyse, consolidate and synthesize human resource related knowledge to respond to specialised and authentic contexts encountered by human resource professionals.
Problem solving	Relate and develop advanced problem solving skills necessary to conceptualise and solve human resource issues in the workplace.
Self-management	Employ a range of advanced skills in undertaking independent learning in human resource management.
Teamwork	Apply team working skills in addressing human resource issues in the contemporary workplace.
Global citizenship	Evaluate emerging global human resource issues as they effect organisations.

Course rules

This course requires completion of 12 credit points, including 11 credit points of core units and one general postgraduate business and law elective unit, selected from the Faculty of Business and Law or as approved by the Master of Human Resource Management Course Director.