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My course at QUT was developed in consultation with industry and it provided many practical and real-world learning opportunities. This allowed me to develop my technical and problem-solving skills, which helped me pursue a career in financial planning in an ever-changing and dynamic environment.
The best in business
'When deciding where to study, I did a lot of research and I even called a few of my dream potential employers. They shared how QUT graduates were so prepared for the real world and had great practical skills. Once I had heard everybody’s feedback, I knew it had to be QUT.'
Develop your technical and problem-solving skills
My course at QUT was developed in consultation with industry and it provided many practical and real-world learning opportunities. This allowed me to develop my technical and problem-solving skills, which helped me pursue a career in financial planning in an ever-changing and dynamic environment.
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Study at a Business School in the global top 1%. Of the over 13,000 schools offering business degree programs worldwide, QUT is one of only three Australian business schools to be awarded triple international accreditation.
Highlights
- Become a future-focused HR leader, capable of shaping work, culture, and organisational performance in a rapidly evolving, technology-enabled world.
- Build advanced capability across strategy, workforce analytics, organisational design, and transformational change.
- Develop AI-enabled and data-driven decision-making skills to generate actionable workforce insights.
- Strengthen your ability to lead with ethics, inclusion, and human-centred values in complex organisational environments.
- Gain practical experience through real-world projects, interdisciplinary collaboration, and coaching practice.
- Learn from award-winning academics and industry leaders who bring contemporary insight into the classroom.
Highlights
- Become a future-focused HR leader, capable of shaping work, culture, and organisational performance in a rapidly evolving, technology-enabled world.
- Build advanced capability across strategy, workforce analytics, organisational design, and transformational change.
- Develop AI-enabled and data-driven decision-making skills to generate actionable workforce insights.
- Strengthen your ability to lead with ethics, inclusion, and human-centred values in complex organisational environments.
- Gain practical experience through real-world projects, interdisciplinary collaboration, and coaching practice.
- Learn from award-winning academics and industry leaders who bring contemporary insight into the classroom.
Why choose this course?
Human Resource Management is at the forefront of shaping the future of work. As organisations navigate rapid technological change, workforce transformation, and evolving employee expectations, HR professionals play a critical role in aligning people, strategy, and performance.
This program prepares you to lead in this environment by integrating strategic thinking, workforce analytics, and human-centred leadership. You will learn to design agile organisations, leverage digital tools such as artificial intelligence, and lead ethically grounded, evidence-based decisions that create value for both organisations and people.
A strong focus on ethical leadership and responsible decision making underpins the program. You will learn to apply ethical, legal, and governance principles to HR decisions; navigate the challenges of AI and data use in people management; balance organisational performance with employee wellbeing and social responsibility; and lead inclusive, fair, and sustainable workplace practices.
Real-world learning
Your learning is designed to be applied, collaborative, and industry relevant. Across the program, you will:
- Analyse real-world organisational challenges and develop evidence-based HR solutions
- Work with data, analytics tools, and AI technologies to inform decision making
- Engage in simulations, case studies, and design activities that reflect contemporary HR practice
- Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to solve complex business problems
- Participate in coaching circles, where you will practice coaching and develop leadership capability
In the capstone unit, you will integrate your learning by working on a real industry project, developing innovative, evidence-based recommendations that address complex organisational challenges.
Explore this course
The Master of Business (Human Resource Management) is designed to develop strategic, analytical, and future-ready HR professionals. Aligned with the AHRI HR Capability Framework, this degree builds the capabilities needed to deliver impactful, business-driven HR in today’s complex, evolving organisations.
As part of this degree, you’ll develop the ability to align people strategy with organisational goals, using evidence-based insights to drive performance and long-term value. From workforce planning to strategic HR decision-making, you’ll learn to evaluate trends, diagnose complex challenges, and design solutions that support sustainable business outcomes.
A strong focus on workforce analytics and digital HR will equip you to use data, AI, and emerging technologies to inform decision-making. You’ll gain the skills to interpret and apply workforce insights, support talent strategies, and use digital tools in an ethical and responsible way to deliver measurable impact.
You’ll also explore how to design future-ready organisations by integrating people, technology, and purpose. This includes shaping organisational culture, redesigning work in digital systems, and leading change initiatives that enhance employee experience, wellbeing and inclusion, while navigating the legal and ethical dimensions of the workplace.
Finally, you’ll enhance your personal and professional capability as an HR practitioner. With a focus on human-centred leadership, reflective practice, and building high-performing teams, you’ll graduate ready to lead with integrity, influence others, and create meaningful impact within your organisation and beyond.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Business (Human Resource Management) are prepared for strategic, future-focused HR roles across corporate, public, and not-for-profit sectors.
You’ll be equipped to design and lead workforce strategy, drive organisational transformation and culture change, use analytics and AI to inform HR decision making and build capability, engagement, and performance across organisations.
For those looking to extend their studies, graduates may be eligible to progress to the GQ51 Master of Business Administration, GS50 Executive Master of Business Administration, IF80 Master of Philosophy or IF49 Doctor of Philosophy.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Business (Human Resource Management) are prepared for strategic, future-focused HR roles across corporate, public, and not-for-profit sectors.
You’ll be equipped to design and lead workforce strategy, drive organisational transformation and culture change, use analytics and AI to inform HR decision making and build capability, engagement, and performance across organisations.
Professional recognition
This program is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Graduates are eligible for AHRI membership, providing access to professional development, industry networks, and ongoing career support.
Early exit
Students may exit from the Master of Business (BS12) at the following stages, once those particular course requirements have been met:
- Graduate Diploma of Business (BS68) (Study Area A)
- Graduate Certificate in Digital Business and Innovation (BS36)
Possible careers
- Chief People and Culture Officer
- Chief human resources officer
- Diversity and inclusion manager
- Employee experience specialist
- Human resource business partner
- Innovation and change management specialist
- Strategic Talent Manager
- Workforce Analytics Consultant
- Course code
- BS12
- CRICOS code
- 085448J
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 2 years full-time
- 4 years part-time
- 2 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Entry requirements
2 year program
You must have a recognised completed bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7-point scale).
1.5 year program
You must have one of:
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A recognised completed bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in business or a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7-point scale); or
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A recognised completed bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale) followed by at least 2 years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in business or a related area; or
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Completed BS36 Graduate Certificate in Digital Business and Innovation.
1 year program
You must have one of:
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A recognised completed bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in business or a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7-point scale) plus completed BS36 Graduate Certificate in Digital Business and Innovation in the Business stream; or
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A recognised completed bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in business or a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7-point scale) followed by at least 2 years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in business or a related area.
Application dates for 2027 entry
Applications for 2027 entry will open on 4 August 2026.
Minimum academic requirements
Entry requirements
As part of QUT's application for admission process, you will be automatically assessed for the 1 and 1.5 years program. If you wish to be considered for the 2 year program only, please indicate this on your application form.
2 year program
You must have a recognised completed bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7-point scale).
1.5 year program
You must have one of:
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A recognised completed bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in business or a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7-point scale); or
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A recognised completed bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale) followed by at least 2 years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in business or a related area; or
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Completed BS36 Graduate Certificate in Digital Business and Innovation.
1 year program
You must have one of:
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A recognised completed bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in business or a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7-point scale) plus completed BS36 Graduate Certificate in Digital Business and Innovation in the Business stream; or
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A recognised completed bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in business or a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7-point scale) followed by at least 2 years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in business or a related area.
If applying on the basis of work experience you must submit a detailed CV, position details, and employment statements. All work experience must be after completion of your degree studies.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
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| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT Australia Test (120 scale) | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
2027 fees
2027: $51,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
International Talent Scholarship
A new scholarship for 2026 that covers tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Updates about this course
The first intake for this course is February 2027.
For 2026, visit Master of Business (last intake 2026).
Updates about this course
The first intake for this course is February 2027.
For 2026, visit Master of Business (last intake 2026).
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