Online Master of Human Resource Management

Online Master of Human Resource Management

POSTGRADUATE

100% online and accelerated

Student type:
Learning mode:
Entry score:

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Duration:
12 courses (2 years part-time)*
16 courses (2.7 years part-time)
Fees:

AU$34,560^ (2025 annual), FEE-HELP available*

Next intake:
5 May 2025
Location:
Online
Learning mode:
Entry score:

See admissions

Duration:
12 courses (2 years part-time)*
16 courses (2.7 years part-time)
Fees:

AU$34,560^ (2025 annual)

Next intake:
5 May 2025
Location:
Online

Please use plan code MC263O in the application system for this degree.

Discover how to unleash the power of diversity, build high-performance cultures, and guide organisations through transformational change – all while becoming a leader who inspires innovation and growth.

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Next intake
5 May

Applications close for next intake
28 April

Future intakes

  • May
  • July
  • September
  • October

Program overview

Why study the Master of Human Resource Management online?

Accredited

Accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI).

Gain a local and global perspective on HR

Develop future focused knowledge and skills to make best practice recommendations in a global context.

Benefit from flexible study options

Don't compromise on work or life commitments. Study when and where it suits you with no on-campus commitments.

Our Master of Human Resource Management is designed for those who want to become strategic leaders in the world of work, shaping organisational success through effective people management. This isn’t just about understanding policies – it’s about becoming an expert in navigating the complex, ever-changing landscape of talent and culture within organisations.

You’ll dive into the heart of HR with courses that explore the latest in strategic HR practices, people analytics, and the global challenges faced by HR professionals today. From mastering the skills that define an outstanding HR leader to understanding the legal frameworks that guide employment relationships, this program will arm you with both the knowledge and the tools to make a real impact.

You’ll explore how organisations can harness the power of diversity, create high-performance cultures, and lead people through times of transformation. Whether you’re aiming to build a career in HR leadership or becoming a trusted HR consultant, this program will help you develop the practical skills and strategic mindset to drive both people and business success in today’s fast-paced, global workforce.

By the end of the Master of Human Resource Management you’ll be able to:

  • Critically analyse and resolve contemporary and evolving HR issues, accounting for regulatory, ethical, social, economic, political and environmental constructs in technology-driven national and global business contexts.
  • Apply cultural and diversity awareness in a broad range of environments to foster inclusion and acceptance internally and externally to the organisation. 
  • Communicate, written and verbally, to a broad range of audiences HRM concepts, strategies, solutions and justify their application in a national and global business context.
  • Lead, influence and demonstrate self-awareness in formal and informal teams; and actively participate in teams as a team member to achieve organisational objectives.
  • Propose, plan and execute research projects to design innovative strategies and/or technology-based solutions to challenge evolving management HRM-related issues.

Career Outlook

Take a closer look at the opportunities available with a career in Human Resource Management.

Human resource management roles include diversity management, people and culture, occupational health and safety, training and development, industrial relations roles as well as HR practice.

Why choose RMIT Online

Get a world-class education and transform your career.

Real world skills

Develop skills that have been validated by industry, while getting credentialed by a world-leading university.

Industry connected

You'll gain knowledge and practical skills from renowned industry partners who are at the forefront of their field.

Flexible delivery

Advance your career while you study. RMIT Online courses let you balance work, study and life commitments.

Supported community

Be guided by a network of industry experts and peers, and supported by our dedicated success team.

Course structure

Explore the vital link between HRM and organisational success, refining your skills in leadership, ethical decision-making, and people management across diverse contexts.

Subjects in this degree

Year 1

  • BUSM4588 Key Concepts in Human Resource Management  
  • BUSM4589 Professional Human Resource Management Practices  
  • BUSM4590 People and Organisations  
  • BUSM4591 Employment Law 

AND 

Complete the following four (4) Courses: 

  • BUSM4592 Strategic Human Resource Development 
  • BUSM2703 Foundations of People Analytics 
  • BUSM4595 Global Human Resource Management 
  • BUSM4596 Issues in Diversity 

Year 2

Complete the following three (3) Courses:  

  • BUSM4586 Business Research Design 
  • BUSM2692 Predictive Human Resource Analytics 
  • BUSM4594 Contemporary Issues in Strategic Human Resource Management 

AND 

Select and complete one (1) Course from any: 

  • University Postgrad Elective 

AND 

Select and complete four (4) Business and Law Options from the list below: 

  • ISYS3375 Business Analytics  
  • BUSM4737 Leadership and Management 
  • BUSM4745 Digital Entrepreneurship 
  • BUSM4742 Design Thinking for Business 
  • ISYS3436 Visualising and Communicating Insights in Business

Core course details

Course overview

This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to articulate the importance of human resource management (HRM) within organisations and the supervision of people.

The role of HRM and its contribution to organisational success is presented with a focus on contemporary and future issues. The interchange between knowledge regarding HRM theory and practice experienced will provide a basis for you to contribute confidently in workplaces.

A variety of authentic case studies are used to stimulate discussion in the HRM context. The development of your knowledge, judgement, and research skills will enable you to apply enhanced technical, interpersonal/soft skills, including ethical practices required by HRM professionals. The enhancement of your capabilities as a reflective HRM practitioner are key components of this course.

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate and apply knowledge and skills to articulate the importance of human resource management (HRM) practices within organisations
  • Critically analyse issues using key concepts based on HRM theories to formulate appropriate strategies that can be successfully applied in workplace contexts
  • Investigate, analyse and synthesise the effect of HRM practices on ethical, social, economic, political, technological and environmental factors that impact on organisations and the labour market
  • Critically analyse the complexity of applying HRM theories and approaches to make professional decisions regarding the management of employees in domestic and global workplaces
  • Analyse, develop, implement and evaluate innovative and creative solutions relevant to business practices with a vision of HRM requirements now and in the future.

Course overview

This course introduces you to Human Resource Management (HRM) practices from both the employee and employer perspectives.

You will learn what a good HR practitioner has in their ‘professional toolkit’ in relation to their capabilities and skills, and how a professional develops over time. You will apply and evaluate a selected group of skills to contribute to your development as a reflective practitioner. 

We will explore some of the behaviours and skills frameworks around the world that describe expert practitioners as possessing, for example;

  • Being curious, culturally aware, ethical, collaborative, decisive-thinker, results-focused and a role model 
  • Having the ability to communicate and influence; the courage to question and challenge, and maintain personal credibility.

You will develop the ability to evaluate key HRM skills and competencies that you might require of yourself in a given setting and what you would require of organisational members, informed by international standards and practices. 

You will learn by experiential, activity-based learning using scenarios, role-plays and simulations which are challenging yet fun. This approach is designed to enhance your ability to learn and operate in an independent and self-directed manner, which will enable you to become a life-long learner better preparing you for rapidly changing organisational environments.

Learning outcomes

  • Compare international HR professional standards and assess their application to an organisation drawing in theoretical constructs
  • Analyse and interpret the external and internal context in which HR professionals operate, and the impact on practice
  • Demonstrate expertise in tools, tactics and strategies that can be applied to achieve the resolution of conflict
  • Reflect and critique your developing professional practice. 

Course overview

In this course you will explore human behaviour in the work context by considering the interaction between individuals and teams, within and toward organisations. You will develop your abilities to evaluate individuals’ diversity, attitudes, emotions, motivations and stress; and issues of communication, power, conflict management and negotiation within teams.

The study of individuals and teams provides insights into the complex issues of organisational structure, culture and change. This multi-level exploration will develop your ability to apply evidence-based research and theory to contemporary issues of behaviour within organisations to inform human resource management and organisational performance.

Learning outcomes

  • Analyse the literature on organisational behaviour
  • Demonstrate interpersonal skills and persuasive communication
  • Critically evaluate organisational behaviour problems drawing on theory and research
  • Design evidence-based solutions to organisational behaviour problems with consideration of ethical ramification of action. 

Course overview

This course explains key aspects of Australian employment law, including the analysis of common law principles applying the employer-employee relationship, as well as the statutory provisions governing employment.

Learning outcomes

  • Evaluate the history and evolution of employment law in Australia
  • Analyse key aspects of relevant employment law legislation and case law
  • Critically assess and apply key legal rules to address a range of employment law issues
  • Apply an advanced and integrated knowledge of legislation and common law to current legal issues
  • Critically analyse and synthesise relevant legislation and common law to address complex and emerging legal issues in a range of contexts.

Course overview

This course will develop your knowledge and skills to recommend appropriate HRD interventions and evaluate outcomes to determine strategies for organisations.

You will examine contemporary HRD developments and expand the theoretical concepts and principles upon which HRD is based. The theory covered enables the understanding of HRD process and its applications in authentic circumstances.

The key elements of HRD will be explored in the context of learning and development, career progression, and organisational success.

Learning outcomes

  • Critically evaluate literature on contemporary and emerging HRD issues, challenges, and solutions
  • Analyse contemporary operational HRD issues in workplace contexts
  • Apply HRD concepts and principles to strategic human resource development in authentic workplace contexts
  • Design HRD interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of HRD interventions
  • Create a HRD program and evaluate strategic changes as they apply to workplace practices and career development opportunities.

Course overview

The use of predictive statistics and machine learning is transforming how we manage people in organisations. In this course you will analyse the context, opportunities, risks, and ethical challenges that this transformation presents.

You will learn how different analytic strategies, qualitative and more frequently quantitative, can inform decision-making in relation to various dimensions of people management, for example, recruitment, retention, performance, voice and equity.

You will be able to explain the value of people analytics in delivering mutual gains for employees, organisations, and their stakeholders.

Learning outcomes

  • Evaluate the contribution that people analytics can make, using real-world examples, to improving experience, performance and outcomes for people and organisations
  • Explore and evaluate different sources of information about people, and the information systems in which they are kept
  • Examine the importance of good quality data and effective data governance to robust analytics
  • Evaluate how different analytical strategies can be used to inform decision-making about managing people in organisations
  • Recommend ethical and effective approaches to conducting people analytics.

Course overview

The global economy affects the way we manage our human resources. HR professionals must be able to recognise the impact of political, economic and cultural forces on HR practices.

This course offers practical perspectives on the management of human resources in an international context. It examines the global human resource challenges, including issues such as international strategic HRM, cross-cultural HRM issues, HRM practice in multi-national enterprises (MNEs), and managing diversity in different countries/regions and between different cultures.

This course also examines the various external business and cultural influences and environments in the Asia Pacific region to demonstrate the differing human resources policies and practices. HR policies, practices and philosophies in various countries will be discussed within a theoretical framework of international HRM.

Learning outcomes

  • Apply conceptual frameworks for assessing human resources management (HRM) systems in different cultural/national settings
  • Contribute to decisions on the operation of HR practices in multi-national enterprises
  • Analyse the influence of international forces on the HRM discipline
  • Assess contemporary issues and future trends in HRM in the context of the impact on "best" HR practices
  • Assess the viability of transferring HRM practices across countries.

Course overview

This course examines the challenges, rewards, policies and practices associated with managing today’s increasingly diverse workforce. 

Studying this course will show that the inclusion of employees from diverse backgrounds enhances the performance of employees, and improves organisational culture and productivity. The benefits of diversity are realised with effective management and leadership combined with the implementation of ethical human resource policies and practices.

In this course theoretical frameworks pertaining to diversity are analysed to identify strategies that can and do support organisational success. These include various forms of rewards, challenges, effective policies and practices associated with leading and managing diverse workforces. Issues including culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability/disability, appearance, age, politics, religion, and social class – which are all relevant to diversity - permeate this course.

Societal opinions, norms and values, also have a significant impact on diversity and inclusivity for organisations. The understanding of diversity by individuals, and teams, and how their interaction contributes to organisational performance, is analysed in terms of its importance and features prominently in “Issues in Diversity.”

Learning outcomes

  • Critically evaluate values and behaviour that influence our own and others’ assumptions, attitudes and stereotypes regarding diversity and inclusivity.
  • Research the challenges and benefits of recruiting, supporting and developing staff from diverse backgrounds.
  • Analyse the benefits of ethical workplaces leadership and management in the context of diversity in the workplace.
  • Apply theoretical concepts and tools to ethically engage a diverse workforce within a range of employment situations and organisations.
  • Evaluate diversity and inclusion policies, that are ethical, legislated, and adhere to best practice employee performance and organisational success.

Course overview

The Business Research Design course is designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to design and conduct research studies in a business setting.

This course covers the research process from problem identification, literature review, and hypothesis formulation to data collection, analysis, and interpretation. The course will focus on quantitative research methods, but also includes an overview of qualitative research methods.

The course is divided into 2 parts: theory and practice.

In the theoretical part, you will learn the foundations of research design, including research methods, sampling techniques, and measurement, while also incorporating Indigenous perspectives, SDGs, and ESG principles.

In the practical part, you will apply your knowledge to a real-world research project that considers these perspectives and principles, where you will design, conduct, and present your research findings.

Learning outcomes

  • Critically evaluate a broad range of research literature and synthesise options for innovative business research design
  • Develop innovative solutions to business problems for sustainable social, environmental, and economic impact
  • Communicate research designs to professional target audiences and make reasoned judgments to inform transformative and sustainable business practices
  • Critically analyse current workplace issues, theories and practice, including future of work and technology
  • Evaluate different perspectives in business research design. In the Australian offerings, this includes opportunities and challenges that facilitate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People knowledge.

Course overview

The use of Predictive Human Resource Analytics contributes to the development of predictive models based on the analysis of HR data that may help organisations to forecast and understand future employee outcomes. In this course, you will learn how to apply a systematic methodology to identify trends and interrogate patterns to help understand predictors to make better strategic decisions about workforce challenges.

You will undertake an assessment of HR data and research linked to explanatory factors that may help answer business questions. 

You will also interpret and translate the findings from HR people-related data to predict how current or potential employees may behave in the future.

You will develop analytics competencies to utilise predictive HR analytics to assist organisations in anticipating challenges. For example, by identifying predictors of high performance and staff retention, managers may focus their attention on effective HR strategies to address workforce challenges. 

You will critically evaluate existing HR people-related data to analyse complex problems, apply a systematic methodology, apply ethical reasoning and generate effective solutions to address workforce challenges in domestic and global contexts.

Learning outcomes

  • Evaluate the contributions, risks and opportunities of predictive HR analytics drawn from actual work situations to specialist and non-specialist audiences in local, national and global contexts
  • Demonstrate and apply ethical reasoning, cultural and diversity awareness based on ethical frameworks, principles and effective approaches to make informed decisions in workplace contexts
  • Analyse and interpret trends and patterns by applying knowledge of research methods to understand and predict employee challenges that impact national and global business
  • Apply critical thinking skills to recommend solutions to identified problems that are relevant to HR people-related data to reflect critically on theory and professional practice
  • Examine and apply appropriate analytical strategies to make evidence-based predictions and address future workforce challenges.

Course overview

Contemporary Issues in Strategic Human Resource Management (CISHRM) focuses on the rewarding employment of people and subsequent organisational success.

As a capstone course, this course reviews and applies theoretical and practical perspectives relevant to organisational achievement.

The analytical and practical tools to apply various approaches to the conception, planning, implementation and evaluation of strategic policy and practices in the key functional areas of HRM are key learning outcomes within this course.

To achieve these aims, the topics include the changing nature of the workplace, the impact of technology, global influences, high performance work systems, cultural transformation, workforce planning and talent management, performance management, leadership and management competencies, ethics and the importance of employee voice.

Learning outcomes

  • Analyse the context of strategic HR management theories and principles for implementation in organisations
  • Evaluate the relationship between human resource management strategies and their impact on business planning processes and organisational success
  • Apply strategic human resource principles and models to assess people management problems and suggest possible solutions
  • Research and identify emerging HR strategies that contribute to organisational objectives. 

Electives

Course overview

This course introduces you to the concepts, fundamentals and tools of business analytics.

You will critically examine how data can be used to drive decision-making through statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and predictive modelling and fact-based management.

You will also develop, evaluate and analyse core analytic techniques and skills that are frequently applied in business.

No matter what your business focus, you and/or your business will be a future user of analytics.

Learning outcomes

  • Evaluate the key concepts of business analytics and assess the results generated to deliver positive outcomes
  • Argue the relationship of the business analytics process within the organisation’s decision-making process
  • Access relevant business data and pre-analyse the data to the exact specifications and variables
  • Examine and apply appropriate business analytic techniques and methods, to inform responsive, evidence-based decision-making to improve performance. 

Course overview

This course aims to develop understanding and skills adequate to the complexities of being a managerial leader.

The course covers leadership and management from early theories to contemporary perspectives. The course provides you with a conceptually rich framework for designing managerial leadership effectiveness within organisational contexts.

The course aims to enable you to think creatively about the capabilities required of professional managerial leaders, with an emphasis on self-development related to becoming workplace ready.

Learning outcomes

  • Recognise the appropriateness of different types of leadership styles in a range of organisational settings
  • Accurately assess your personal strengths and areas of challenge and effectively self-manage these towards improved practice
  • Explain how effective managerial leaders are able to diagnose and ethically improve the key areas of organisational functioning
  • Motivate and influence others in ways that contribute to sustainable organisational performance. 

Course overview

This course is intended to encourage you to reflect and apply the managerial capabilities required in the face of the digital revolution. The course focuses on digital innovation and transformation, adoption of an entrepreneurial mindset to understand and apply digital entrepreneurship management within existing organisations, and the start-up of new digital ventures.

The course examines the business application of concepts drawn from the key literature on digital innovation. You will develop your understanding of how digital entrepreneurship contributes to the digital economy, the trends and issues affecting digital entrepreneurship including digital technologies and digital innovation, facilitators and barriers to digital entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship and the differing requirements for success in various countries and regions. 

You will develop your understanding of what is required to succeed as a digital entrepreneur in both existing businesses and innovative new start-ups, and how to manage and lead these organisations in an ethical and sustainable manner.

Learning outcomes

  • Evaluate the economic and technological factors that are at the heart of the digital revolution occurring in the global economy
  • Apply contemporary business knowledge to manage the implementation of digital entrepreneurship in existing and start-up organisations
  • Research and critique digital entrepreneurship and digital technology management strategies and practices
  • Critically reflect on and apply best practice and learning from examples and case studies to assess and evaluate digital entrepreneurship practices
  • Justify business decisions regarding new digital business ventures which are ethical and sustainable.

Course overview

This is a foundation course within the MBA program.

In this course you will be introduced to design thinking and you will be asked to apply design thinking as entry level managers to authentic business scenarios.

We operationalise the concept of design thinking and examine how the tools of business design can be employed across the disciplines and functions covered in this program.

Learning outcomes

  • Examine and discuss design thinking, exploring its manifestations and implications within organisational contexts
  • Differentiate between contemporary methods, emphasising their role in fostering teamwork to identify opportunities and solve problems collaboratively and creatively
  • Create and communicate end-user-driven solutions to business problems or opportunities, employing design thinking principles and encouraging diversity and team creativity throughout the process
  • Demonstrate creative, critical and ethical thinking by collaboratively developing and recommending solutions to business problems and opportunities that benefit relevant stakeholders
  • Evaluate potential outcomes of design thinking in view of better creative problem solving, decision making, implementation and sustainability of solutions.

Course overview

Data visualisation and its communication are increasingly important in business analytics. The design of effective visualisations that communicate business insights extracted from data can support stakeholders for data-driven business decision-making.

Understanding and evaluating different types of data is critical in determining the appropriate types of techniques for creating visualisation.

You will learn how to select, design and develop suitable and effective visualisations for different varieties of data and craft your visualisation narratives to help effectively communicate with the stakeholders.

Learning outcomes

  • Apply concepts, best practices and ethical guidelines related to data visualisation and storytelling
  • Critically analyse and evaluate different data visualisations and storytelling techniques that meet the needs and requirements of target audience
  • Design and create impactful visualisations with a range of techniques
  • Justify the selection of the appropriate visualisation techniques for different varieties of data
  • Craft and communicate evidence-based narratives for target audience with appropriate visualisation storytelling techniques.

Get more information about what you will learn in each of these courses.

Admissions requirements

Master of Human Resource Management (12 courses):

To be eligible for the 12-course Master of Human Resource Management, you must have:

  • An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher-level qualification in a business or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution*

OR

  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, from a recognised tertiary institution in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 1.0 (out of 4.0)* plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience

OR

We offer Recognition of Prior Learning. This means you can apply for credit and reduce the number of courses you need to complete. Your application will be decided on a case-by-case basis. RMIT aims to grant as much credit as possible at the time of offer, so it’s important to provide as much evidence of prior study or work experience as possible with your application. Speak to our Enrolment Advisors to find out more.

If you do not meet the entry requirements for the 12-course master's, you may have the opportunity to enrol in the 16-course master's.

Master of Human Resource Management (16 courses):

To be eligible for the 16-course Master of Human Resource Management, you must have:

  • An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.

International students are required to provide current evidence of English language proficiency for admission to RMIT University (see English language requirements).

*If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry.

You must meet the University’s minimum English language requirements for postgraduate coursework programs to be eligible for a place in this program.

Pathways into the Master of Human Resource Management

The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management is a pathway to the Master of Human Resource Management. 

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management you can continue your studies in the Master of Human Resource Management and receive 48 credit points worth of credit (equivalent to one semester of full-time study) for courses completed in the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management.

Masters advanced standing

If you have successfully completed one of the following qualifications* with a major in a business or related discipline, or an unrelated discipline with 2 years of relevant work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing as follows:

Qualification level Masters exemptions offered Remaining program duration
Bachelor degree (AQF level 7)   48 credit points (equivalent to one semester of full-time study) 144 credit points (equivalent to 3 semesters of full-time study)
Bachelor degree (Honours) (AQF level 8) Up to 96 credit points (equivalent to 2 semesters of full-time study) 96 credit points (equivalent to 2 semesters of full-time study)
Graduate Certificate (AQF level 8) 48 credit points (equivalent to one semester of full-time study) 144 credit points (equivalent to 3 semesters of full-time study)
Graduate Diploma (AQF level 8) Up to 96 credit points (equivalent to 2 semesters of full-time study) 96 credit points (equivalent to 2 semesters of full-time study)
Master degree (AQF level 9) Up to 96 credit points (equivalent to 2 semesters of full-time study) 96 credit points (equivalent to 2 semesters of full time study)

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for Australian qualifications in vocational and higher education.

*If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry.

RMIT assesses each student’s prior learning and qualifications to grant credit so you can complete your online postgraduate degree sooner. Your application will be decided on a case-by-case basis. RMIT aims to grant as much credit as possible at the time of offer, so it’s important to provide as much evidence of prior study and work experience as possible with your application.

Master of Human Resource Management (12 courses):

To be eligible for the 12-course Master of Human Resource Management, you must have:

  • An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher-level qualification in a business or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution*

OR

  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, from a recognised tertiary institution in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 1.0 (out of 4.0)* plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience

OR

We offer Recognition of Prior Learning. This means you can apply for credit and reduce the number of courses you need to complete. Your application will be decided on a case-by-case basis. RMIT aims to grant as much credit as possible at the time of offer, so it’s important to provide as much evidence of prior study or work experience as possible with your application. Speak to our Enrolment Advisors to find out more.

If you do not meet the entry requirements for the 12-course master's, you may have the opportunity to enrol in the 16-course master's.

Master of Human Resource Management (16 courses):

To be eligible for the 16-course Master of Human Resource Management, you must have:

  • An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.

All non-Australian residents and overseas full-fee paying students are required to meet RMIT English language requirements and are required to provide current evidence of English language proficiency for admission to RMIT University (see English language requirements below).

*If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry.

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
  • TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

RMIT’s Online Master of Human Resource Management does not meet Australian Student Visa requirements. For an Australian student visa, you must have an on-campus place in a program of study.

  1. Students admitted with the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree or higher level qualification in business (or a related discipline) will be exempted from completing four (4) Business and Law Option courses (48 credit points), and will be required to complete an additional twelve (12) courses (144 credit points) in order to qualify for the degree. 
  2. Students who successfully complete the RMIT Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management will be exempted from completing the four (4) discipline courses completed in the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management and will be required to complete an additional twelve (12) courses (144 credit points) in order to qualify for the degree.

Please refer to the 'Masters Advanced Standing' Credit Procedure for additional information regarding the recency of previous qualifications.

RMIT assesses each student’s prior learning and qualifications to grant credit so you can complete your online postgraduate degree sooner. Your application will be decided on a case-by-case basis. RMIT aims to grant as much credit as possible at the time of offer, so it’s important to provide as much evidence of prior study and work experience as possible with your application.

Fee summary

2025 indicative fees

In 2025, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for full-time study in the Master of Human Resource Management is:

Master of Human Resource Management (12 courses):
  • AU$4,320 per course
  • Total AU$51,840^ for 12 courses
Master of Human Resource Management (16 courses):
  • AU$4,320 per course
  • Total AU$69,120^ for 16 courses

Additional expenses

  • Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$365 maximum fee for 2025
  • Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.

^Fees typically increase each year and may change without notice. Total fees are estimates and should only be used as a guide.

Paying your fees and applying for refunds

For information on how to apply for a deferral, withdrawal or refund please see deferrals and withdrawals.

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.

The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2025 is AU$365.

You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks, and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program. Find out more about calculating your actual SSAF.

FEE-HELP loans

Some students may be eligible to apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme. FEE-HELP is for eligible full-fee paying students and allows you to defer payment of your tuition fees to the Australian Tax Office up to your HELP limit.

SA-HELP loans

You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the student services and amenities fee (SSAF) through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.

How does a HELP loan work?

If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.

You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying.) 

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice. For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist. 

Visit our HELP loans page for lots of useful information about eligibility, how to apply and payment. You can apply for FEE-HELP once you have enrolled in a degree.

HELP loans are not available to international students.

2025 indicative fees

In 2025, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for full-time study in the Master of Human Resource Management is:

Master of Human Resource Management (12 courses):
  • AU$4,320 per course
  • Total AU$51,840^ for 12 courses
Master of Human Resource Management (16 courses):
  • AU$4,320 per course
  • Total AU$69,120^ for 16 courses

Additional expenses

  • Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$365 maximum fee for 2025
  • Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.

^Fees typically increase each year and may change without notice. Total fees are estimates and should only be used as a guide.

Paying your fees and applying for refunds

For information on how to apply for a deferral, withdrawal or refund please see deferrals and withdrawals.

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.

The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2025 is AU$365.

You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks, and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program. Find out more about calculating your actual SSAF.

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Program Manager – David Fan

Dr David Fan is a Professor of Management in the School of Management at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia. His research interests are international human resource management, international strategic management, the technology-human interactions, and topics related to multinationals from emerging economies. 

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Use our Frequently Asked Questions to learn about the application process and its equity access schemes, find out how to accept or defer your offer or request a leave of absence, discover information about your fees, refunds and scholarships, and explore the various student support and advocacy services, as well as how to find out more about your preferred program, and more.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.