Master of Human Resource Management and Employment Relations

About the course

Further your understanding and skills in a range of essential areas of human resource management including strategy and HR, evidence-based HRM, organisational change, international and comparative HRM, recruitment and selection, and performance and award management. The programme builds executive-level capability in strategy, finance, operations, and organisational leadership for global business environments.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across HR and employment relations in private, public and not-for-profit organisations. Career paths can include human resource manager/adviser, recruitment and talent acquisition specialist, employee/industrial relations adviser, organisational development or change practitioner, and performance and remuneration analyst. This Master’s coursework degree supports progression into specialist HR leadership and employment relations careers. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)