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'QUT's Master of Business (Human Resource Management) offered more than just a degree; it opened the door to opportunities and a lifelong learning community. It accelerated my career and equipped me with the skills to enter the workforce in human resources at a senior level.'
Business Partner for APAC, Shopify
Planning ahead
'I decided to do my masters because I’d always planned on having a family, and I knew it would help me stay competitive in the marketplace. So when I took time off to spend with my family I’d have the qualifications, knowledge and experience to get back into the workforce.'
Grow your confidence
'My most significant takeaway from the Master of Business (Human Resource Management) was the personal confidence I developed, allowing me to step into the arena. Armed with a new toolkit of capabilities, connections and real-world learning, I am so thankful for choosing this program to invest in my future.'
Director, Happy Humans Consulting
Real graduate
'As a people manager at Goodlife Health Clubs, I am passionate about working with others to grow and develop in their current roles and help prepare them to maximise their potential in the future. QUT taught me best practice for organisations and helped me to make significant positive impact where I am working.'
Career investment
'QUT's Master of Business (Human Resource Management) offered more than just a degree; it opened the door to opportunities and a lifelong learning community. It accelerated my career and equipped me with the skills to enter the workforce in human resources at a senior level.'
Business Partner for APAC, Shopify
Planning ahead
'I decided to do my masters because I’d always planned on having a family, and I knew it would help me stay competitive in the marketplace. So when I took time off to spend with my family I’d have the qualifications, knowledge and experience to get back into the workforce.'
Grow your confidence
'My most significant takeaway from the Master of Business (Human Resource Management) was the personal confidence I developed, allowing me to step into the arena. Armed with a new toolkit of capabilities, connections and real-world learning, I am so thankful for choosing this program to invest in my future.'
Director, Happy Humans Consulting
Real graduate
'As a people manager at Goodlife Health Clubs, I am passionate about working with others to grow and develop in their current roles and help prepare them to maximise their potential in the future. QUT taught me best practice for organisations and helped me to make significant positive impact where I am working.'
Invest in your education
Study at a Business School in the global top 1%. Of the 13,670 schools offering business degree programs worldwide, QUT is one of only three Australian business schools to be awarded triple international accreditation.
Highlights
- Become a strategic HR leader, actively shaping the future of work, inspiring those around you, and positively impacting people's lives.
- Study consulting and change management, leadership, and executive coaching, managing high-performance organisations.
- Develop digital competencies and in-demand transferable skills in teamwork, effective communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, strategic planning, project management, research, and conflict resolution.
- Be taught by award-winning academics and industry leaders who bring valuable real-world experience to the classroom.
- Complete this 2-year program in 1.5 years if you have a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. See entry requirements for details.
- QUT Business School has been ranked number 1 in Queensland and number 3 in Australia for postgraduate studies in AFR’s BOSS Best Business School 2023 rankings.
Highlights
- Become a strategic HR leader, actively shaping the future of work, inspiring those around you, and positively impacting people's lives.
- Study consulting and change management, leadership, and executive coaching, managing high-performance organisations.
- Develop digital competencies and in-demand transferable skills in teamwork, effective communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, strategic planning, project management, research, and conflict resolution.
- Be taught by award-winning academics and industry leaders who bring valuable real-world experience to the classroom.
- Complete this 2-year program in 1.5 years if you have a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. See entry requirements for details.
- QUT Business School has been ranked number 1 in Queensland and number 3 in Australia for postgraduate studies in AFR’s BOSS Best Business School 2023 rankings.
Why choose this course?
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.
Explore this course
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.
Flexible delivery
Units in this postgraduate program are delivered using a mix of face-to-face, online and blended learning technologies. All course materials are placed online including course lecture materials, practical session guides, readings and help guides.
International double masters program
If you would like to attain two internationally accredited masters in just 18 months, you may consider our international double masters program. In an exchange study, you complete part of your degree at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Through cross-crediting of your course content, you are able to obtain the full degrees from both institutions – and you may be able to complete the double degree in the same time that it would take you to complete your QUT Master of Business program. For more information, visit international double degrees.
Careers and outcomes
Upon completing QUT’s Master of Business (Human Resource Management), you’ll possess the knowledge and skills necessary to manage people in organisations in recruitment, performance and reward systems, employment relations and staff development.
Professional recognition
As an Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) accredited program, graduates are eligible for AHRI membership. Graduate AHRI members have access to resources, development programs and networking opportunities to build a successful HR career.
Early exit
Students may exit from the Master of Business (BS11) at the following stages, once those particular course requirements have been met:
- Graduate Diploma of Business (BS79) (Study Area A)
- Graduate Certificate in Business (BS39) (Study Area A).
Possible careers
- Chief human resources officer
- Chief well-being officer
- Diversity and inclusion manager
- Employee experience specialist
- Human resource manager
- Human resource business partner
- Human resource director
- Innovation and change management specialist
- Learning and development manager
- Organisational development director
The Master of Business is designed in three blocks of study:
1. Foundation studies (48 credit points)
2. Discipline studies (96 credit points)
3. Complementary studies (48 credit points)
Students with an undergraduate degree that is not in Business or a related field of study will undertake 192 credit points of study commencing with Foundation studies.
Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Business or related field of study with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) will undertake 144 credit points of study in their course.
The enrolment program students will undertake will depend on their prior study:
• Undergraduate degree in the same discipline as their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Discipline studies block.
• Undergraduate Business degree in a different discipline to their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Foundation studies block.
Students will be able to access course progression advice from the QUT Business School Student Service Centre.
The Master of Business is designed in three blocks of study:
1. Foundation studies (48 credit points)
2. Discipline studies (96 credit points)
3. Complementary studies (48 credit points)
Students with an undergraduate degree that is not in Business or a related field of study will undertake 192 credit points of study commencing with Foundation studies.
Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Business or related field of study with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) will undertake 144 credit points of study in their course.
The enrolment program students will undertake will depend on their prior study:
• Undergraduate degree in the same discipline as their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Discipline studies block.
• Undergraduate Business degree in a different discipline to their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Foundation studies block.
Students will be able to access course progression advice from the QUT Business School Student Service Centre.
- Course code
- BS11
- CRICOS code
- 085448J
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- Online
- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 1 - 2 years full-time
- 3 - 4 years part-time
- 1.5 - 2 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Entry requirements
2 year program
You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher) 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 bachelor degree (or higher) 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 bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale) followed by at least seven years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in business or a related discipline.
1 year program
You must have one of:
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A recognised bachelor honours degree in human resource management, industrial relations, or psychology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
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A recognised bachelor degree plus graduate certificate both in human resource management, industrial relations, or psychology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
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A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in human resource management, industrial relations, or psychology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
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A recognised bachelor degree in human resource management, industrial relations, or psychology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale) followed by at least seven years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in human resource management, industrial relations, or psychology.
Minimum academic requirements
Academic entry requirements
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.
Master of Business - 1.5 year program
- 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).
- 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).
Master of Business - 2 year program
- A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
Pathway
Graduate Certificate in Business and Communication: Applicants with an overall IELTS score of 6 (Reading and Writing no less than 5.5 and no other sub-score below 5) (or accepted equivalent) may be considered for the Graduate Certificate / Masters pathway.
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. 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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| PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS Academic / IELTS Online / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper | 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.
Advanced standing
Students who have articulated from the Graduate Certificate in Business (Human Resource Management) may receive exemptions for up to 48 credit points.
Advanced standing may also be available to students who have studied a related postgraduate program with another institution within the last five years.
Advanced standing
Students who have articulated from the Graduate Certificate in Business (Human Resource Management) may receive exemptions for up to 48 credit points.
Advanced standing may also be available if you who have within the last five years:
- studied a related postgraduate program with another institution
- professional work experience in a related field
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2024 fees
2024: $32,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $36,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
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.
Laurie Cowled Indigenous Scholarship for Business Students
A scholarship for future and current Indigenous female students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate studies in business.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Indigenous Australian; Struggling financially; Women
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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