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class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview The Master of Human Resource Management focuses on a diverse global workforce. Develop critical awareness of the legal, ethical, social, economic and environmental challenges and implications of HR strategy, operations, processes and decision-making. Complete your degree sooner If you have successfully completed previous studies you may be eligible for credit towards your degree in the form of masters advanced standing or recognition of prior learning. Find out if you're eligible What you will learn Examine human resource management and people and culture issues in the context of global changes impacting on people in workplaces. Upon graduating, you will understand the application of HR practice within small and medium enterprises, including start-ups, entrepreneurial firms, multinational corporations, and the public and not-for-profit sectors. The Master of Human Resource Management meets the needs of people with no previous formal HR qualifications who wish to enter the HR profession, as well as people with extensive experience who want to update their knowledge of contemporary global thinking.
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements 2-year duration An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution. 1.5-year duration (with advanced standing) An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, in a business or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution; OR An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, from a recognised tertiary institution in any discipline plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience; OR RMIT's Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management . Notes: You do not need to make a separate application for advanced standing (1.5-year duration). RMIT will assess your eligibility for advanced standing as part of your application for the course. However, if you would also like to be assessed for Recognition of Prior Learning, you must submit a detailed CV with your application. All assessments are made on a case-by-case basis. If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago, you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry. Commonwealth supported place (CSP) A limited number of Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available in this course. The minimum GPA to be considered for a CSP is 2.7 out of 4.0. To be considered for a CSP you must apply for the CSP offering through the RMIT Application System. Students currently enrolled in this course in a full-fee place may apply to transfer to a CSP upon completing 48 credit points (not including credit transfer), subject to meeting minimum GPA requirement in full-fee course. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this course. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements 2-year duration You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) or higher-level qualification in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution. 1.5-year duration (with advanced standing) You must have successfully completed: An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) or higher-level qualification in a business (or related) discipline from a recognised tertiary institution; OR RMIT's Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management . Notes: If you wish to be considered for the 1.5-year version of the course (advanced standing), you must indicate this when you apply, by ticking the box "applying for credit". Applications for advanced standing credit are considered on a case-by-case basis. Your qualification must have been completed within the last 10 years. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). <div
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career Your global career in human resource management On completion of the Master of Human Resource Management, you will be well equipped to tackle common problems in the management of people and culture across borders, in various legal and cultural contexts. Human resource management roles include diversity management, people and culture, occupational health and safety, training and development, industrial relations roles as well as HR practice. You may work in a range of industry sectors where your skills in contemporary business and HR practice, operational leadership, problem-solving, cross-cultural awareness and persuasive communication are required for the strategic management of people in a global context. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accreditation Course accreditation or membership offered by professional bodies signals to employers the quality and relevance of RMIT's courses and opens up career pathways and networks. Professional bodies accredit or recognise courses as meeting professional and academic standards deemed to be essential for a new graduate entering into that profession. An accredited course will either enable the graduate to enter directly into a professional qualifications program or provide the graduate with exemptions or credit towards a post university professional qualification. Statutory accreditation This type of accreditation is where a statutory body must approve a course of study in order for a graduate to practise in that profession. Membership Professional bodies or associations are representative organisations of professions that provide membership and other career development support to its members. Many professional bodies offer membership opportunities for students and new graduates with benefits such as career advice, networking within the profession and access to resources not available through the university. The aim of these benefits is to assist with your transition from university into the profession. Master of Human Resource Management Current course accreditations and information about membership and development opportunities for students and graduates. Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Course satisfies the standards defined by the AHRI HR Model of Excellence associated competencies and key practice areas for human resource management professionals. (Accredited for course delivery in Melbourne and via RMIT Online.) Membership and opportunities Students eligible for membership category: Student Graduates eligible for membership category: Graduate Graduates may be eligible for membership category: Professional Membership MAHRI or CAHRI depending on experience Graduates with requisite work experience eligible for direct entry into the Unit 4 Capstone: Applied Project in Organisational Capability of the AHRI Practising Certification (APC) Program and on completion awarded CPHR Visit AHRI <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCommon Questions
For entry into postgraduate coursework degrees at RMIT, including the Master of Human Resource Management, you need one of the following: IELTS (Academic) overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; TOEFL iBT overall score of 79 (minimum 13 Reading, 12 Listening, 18 Speaking, 21 Writing); PTE (Academic) 58 with no communication band less than 50; C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
Yes. For postgraduate coursework entry, you may demonstrate at least 2 years of professional work experience in an occupation requiring English language proficiency. You must provide a supporting statement from your employer on official letterhead or a company email confirming that English is the language of business, your duration of employment, roles and responsibilities, nature of work, scale of the organisation, and whether the company deals internationally.
Yes. For postgraduate coursework degrees at RMIT, you can meet the English language requirements through VCE by achieving a study score of at least 30 in Units 3 & 4 English as an Additional Language (EAL), or at least 25 in Units 3 & 4 English, Literature, or English Language.
Yes. RMIT is running a 2026 pilot that allows local (domestic) applicants to meet minimum English language requirements through approved English language proficiency tests including IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, PTE (Academic), C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency. Note that IELTS (General) is not accepted, and RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. Tests must be valid within 2 years of the test date.
Yes. For postgraduate coursework entry, you can meet the English language requirements through satisfactory completion of 2 undergraduate level courses equivalent to at least 24 RMIT University credit points, or through satisfactory completion of an AQF accredited award at certificate IV or above (or equivalent), provided the teaching and assessment was entirely in English.
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