Master of Human Resource Management

Yes. The Master of Human Resource Management is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Accreditation means that the program has effective quality assurance and that learning addresses the Model of Excellence of the AHRI, derived from international research on HR competencies. Graduates who have met the requisite work experience requirements will be eligible for direct entry into the Subject 4 Capstone: Applied Project in Organisational Capability of the AHRI Practising Certification Program (APC), and completion of the Capstone project will award AHRI certification, Certified Practitioner (CPHR).

If you do not have a business degree, you may still be eligible for entry if you have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline combined with either a minimum of two years full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience in roles facilitating human resource management, organisational development and training, and employment relations; or a minimum of five years general work experience in human resource management, organisational development and training, and employment relations. Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

The program can be completed in 1 year full time, and it is also available part time. There are multiple intake dates available: 30 March 2026, 22 June 2026, 14 September 2026, and 04 January 2027.

The Master of Human Resource Management is offered at the Parramatta City campus of Western Sydney University. The UAC code for this program is 950152 and the Program Code is 2798.

The indicative annual domestic student fee starts from $11,885. For more detailed fee information, prospective students are encouraged to consult the Fees & Scholarships section of the program page.