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Master of Human Resource Management

Masters.
Swinburne University of Technology

300

in world overall ranking*

32

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Human Resource Management provides advanced study in contemporary people management, workplace relations and strategic HR decision-making. You’ll build capability in managing talent, performance and organisational change, with a focus on applying HR practice to real business contexts. The course is designed to strengthen professional HR leadership and analytical skills. This is a masters coursework degree in human resource management. The programme builds executive-level capability in strategy, finance, operations, and organisational leadership for global business environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across private, public and not-for-profit sectors where managing people and culture is central. Typical pathways include human resources manager/adviser, talent acquisition or learning and development specialist, employee relations adviser, HR business partner and organisational development roles. The degree supports progression into senior HR leadership positions. This is a masters coursework qualification in business and human resource management. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$48,420 per year

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A$35,020 per year

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2 years

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February, July

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Hawthorn

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

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