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Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations

University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia

About this program

The University of Western Australia's Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations degree. 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.

Fees & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$51,400
Application feeA$150

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (W6)
PTE64 overall

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Course structure

  • EMPL5450Sustainability and Employment Relations
  • EMPL5501Strategic Workplace Relations
  • EMPL5511Employment Relations in a Global Context
  • EMPL5514Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
  • EMPL5555Employee Relations Law
  • HRMT5501Diversity and Inclusion
  • HRMT5502People Analytics
  • HRMT5518Strategic Human Resource Management
  • HRMT5530Career Development and Employability Option - Group A: MGMT5506 Ethics and Sustainability Management
  • MGMT5511Introduction to Global Business
  • MGMT5660Applied Project Management
  • PSYC5514Assessment and Selection
  • PSYC5515Organisational Development and Change
  • PSYC5556Work Design Option - Group B: SVLG5001 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship
  • SVLG5003Wicked Problems
  • WILG5001Work Integrated Learning Internship Program

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Admissions

(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 60 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.

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