Master of Human Resource Management

The Master of Human Resource Management at Victoria University in Melbourne is aimed at those keen to advance their skills in managing people and workplace relations. Over two years of full-time study, students explore areas such as strategic HR planning, recruitment and selection, employment law, organisational development, leadership, and performance management. Teaching draws on both academic theory and practical case studies drawn from Australian workplaces.

This qualification is structured across semesters, with each semester including several units of study, each contributing to a student’s total credit points. Across the degree, students complete core and elective units, and in the final stages, tackle a capstone project that applies their learning to a real organisational issue or research topic. Where available, work-integrated learning or professional placements connect students to local employers and give firsthand experience in HR roles within Australian businesses and industries.

Throughout the course, students develop advanced skills in ethical decision-making, problem-solving, communication, negotiation, and workforce analytics—attributes valued by employers in Australia. The course is suitable for those with HR experience seeking formal qualifications, as well as newcomers wanting to move into the field. As requirements for entry and completion standards (including English proficiency) can change, always check the latest details on the university’s official page.

• Human Resource Manager in corporate, government, or not-for-profit sectors
• HR Consultant in Australian consultancies and private firms
• Learning and Development Manager
• Workplace Relations Adviser
• Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Employee Relations Officer
• HR Business Partner in industries such as finance, healthcare, education, and manufacturing

With eligibility for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream and 48 hours per fortnight work rights during study, graduates can gain professional experience in Australia’s HR sector after finishing the degree.