Course

Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations)

Approved Abbreviation: MCom(HRM&IR)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 2601.2

AQF Level: 9

CRICOS Code: 044858G

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2009 (Quarter 3) or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

This course equips graduates to work in the fields of human resource management and industrial relations. Key functional areas are considered within a strategic and contextualised framework, with an underlying objective of searching for ways to strengthen organisations for all stakeholders. This education builds the necessary knowledge base for working in employment relations, but the emphasis is knowledge in action, as inspired by the Australia Human Resource Institute’s capabilities for HR professionals and UWS graduate attributes designed to bring knowledge to life.

Study Mode
One year full-time or two years part-time.

Accreditation
The Master of Commerce (HRM/IR) is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Accreditation means that the program has effective quality assurance and that learning addresses the Model of Excellence of the AHRI, derived from international research on HR competencies.

Admission

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in human resource management/industrial relations or Business-related areas

Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations (or study deemed equivalent).

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

http://pubsites.uws.edu.au/international/

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points which include the units listed below. Students may exit with a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate on completion of the relevant units.

Students may enrol in a maximum of 20 credit points per quarter.

Exit Awards

2602 - Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations - 60 credit points

2603 - Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations - 40 credit points

Recommended Sequence

Full-time

Year 1

200719

Industrial Relations and Workplace Change

200725

Workplace Management Dynamics

200722