University of South Australia

Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The MBA Human Resource Management specialisation is relevant, practical, and applicable to today’s environment. You will develop skills in problem solving, leadership, and performance management.

The curriculum is informed by international research and UniSA’s wealth of industry connections, both locally and internationally.

In your studies you will develop the expertise and skills to practice as an HRM specialist and leader, gaining advanced knowledge across a range of areas including:

  • Workplace learning and development
  • Managing the global workforce
  • Strategic management of human resources
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Employment law
  • Workplace health and safety management
  • Employee performance and rewards

Delivery mode

University of South Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.

Locations
  • 61-68 North Terrace, Adelaide

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Entry requirements

Applicants seeking admission to the program will normally have:

  • A minimum of three (3) years full time management experience and a recognised university Bachelor degree or equivalent professional qualifications; or
  • A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from the University of South Australia with an average of at least Pass Level 1 (55%) across four (or more) courses, or an equivalent qualification from the University of South Australia or from another recognised university; or
  • The Program Director may, under exceptional circumstances, accept candidates with substantial and proven managerial and/or entrepreneurial experience who have demonstrated the potential to meet the learning requirements of the MBA.

All applicants are also required to submit a detailed curriculum vitae or equivalent with at least one referee who can validate work experience.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

  • IELTS total [6.5]
  • IELTS reading [6.0]
  • IELTS writing [6.0]
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $59,850 $65,700 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Study mode Blended
Duration 18 Months
Estimated fee* $59,850 $65,700

Career opportunities

The Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management) will prepare you for the following roles.

About University of South Australia

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change.

Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

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