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Master of Social Impact (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 Social Impact (Human Resource Management) develops advanced skills to design and lead people practices that create positive social outcomes. You’ll examine responsible leadership, workforce strategy and organisational change, learning to apply impact-driven approaches across business, government and the not-for-profit sector. This is a masters coursework degree focused on human resource management and social impact leadership. The programme builds executive-level capability in strategy, finance, operations, and organisational leadership for global business environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles that connect people strategy with purpose-led outcomes, such as HR manager, people and culture partner, organisational development specialist, change manager, social impact or ESG adviser, and workforce or diversity and inclusion lead. Career pathways span corporates, social enterprises, government agencies and NGOs. This masters coursework qualification supports professional advancement in human resource management and social impact. 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)

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1.5 years

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