Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)

About the course

This MBA specialisation in Human Resource Management develops advanced business leadership capabilities alongside expertise in workforce strategy and people management. You’ll build skills to align HR practices with organisational goals, manage change, and support performance and culture across diverse workplaces. Designed for professionals, the course strengthens strategic decision-making and management capability in a Master-level business and HR context.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue leadership and specialist roles that combine broad business management with HR expertise. Career paths may include HR manager, people and culture manager, talent acquisition lead, learning and development manager, industrial relations adviser, and organisational development or change manager. The MBA specialisation supports progression into senior management roles in private, public and not-for-profit sectors within Master-level business and HR careers. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)