Master of Workforce Planning

About the course

The Master of Workforce Planning (Canberra) develops specialist capability in forecasting workforce needs and aligning people strategy with organisational goals. You’ll learn to analyse labour demand and supply, model scenarios, and design evidence-based workforce plans to support sustainable capability. The program is suited to professionals managing staffing, talent pipelines and strategic resourcing. This is a one-year master’s coursework degree focused on workforce planning in business and government contexts.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles that support data-informed workforce strategy and resourcing decisions across public and private sectors. Career paths include workforce planner, strategic HR/workforce analyst, people analytics specialist, talent and capability planning adviser, and workforce strategy consultant. The degree supports work in government agencies, defence-related organisations, large employers and consulting firms. This master’s coursework qualification prepares you for advanced workforce planning careers in business and commerce.

Living Costs in Canberra**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,584 - 2,095	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,253 - 1,657
Transportation (Daily) A$ 4 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 264 - 348

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)