Master of Business (Human Resource Management)

There has never been a more exciting time to step into the role of a human resource management professional and lead transformative change. With new technologies, ongoing economic changes, an increasingly diverse workforce, and a strong focus on work-life balance, we are now being propelled into an era of profound transformation. As an HR professional, you'll have the unique opportunity to spearhead innovation, navigate economic nuances, champion inclusivity, and prioritise the well-being of your team for a brighter future.Attracting and retaining top talent has become a critical focus for companies, driven by technological, social, and demographic changes. Companies are using technology and tailored HR systems to attract key talent and specific talent pools. In this program, you'll delve into the essential concepts and theoretical foundations of talent management. You'll then apply these theories, models, and practices to a real-world employment situation. Additionally, you'll collaborate with a team to assess the role of technology in managing talent effectively and efficiently. As part of this program, you'll also learn to develop strategic human resource management policies for organisations and analyse, diagnose and provide recommendations for implementing organisational change. You will also acquire self-management knowledge and the skills for effective communication and the management of others to contribute to organisational performance. Finally, through hands-on learning opportunities, you'll grow your coaching skills to become a well-versed coach. This will provide you with a deep understanding of how coaching contributes to leadership development and nurtures a coaching culture within an organisation. To support this journey, you'll join our peer coaching program, which involves both coaching others and being coached by fellow students through coaching circles.

As part of QUT's application for admission process, you will be automatically assessed for the 1.5 year program. If you wish to be considered for the 2 year program only, please indicate this on your application form.November admission is dependent on your educational background and program duration.Master of Business - 1.5 year programFebruary and July: A completed recognised bachelor degree in business or related field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).November: A completed recognised bachelor degree in human resource management with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).