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.'

Zoe Baker
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.'

Melissa Ovett

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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.'

Bonnie Mohan
Director, Happy Humans Consulting
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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.'

Zoe Baker
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.'

Melissa Ovett

Watch video

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.'

Bonnie Mohan
Director, Happy Humans Consulting

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.'

Zoe Baker
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.'

Melissa Ovett

Watch video

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.'

Bonnie Mohan
Director, Happy Humans Consulting

Invest in your education

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 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.

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 degree in business or a related field. See entry requirements for details.

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. 

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What to expect

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. 

Careers and outcomes

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 business partner
  • Human resource director
  • Human resource manager
  • Innovation and change management specialist
  • Learning and development manager
  • Organisational development director

Details and units

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.

Requirements

Course code
BS11
CRICOS code
085448J
Delivery
  • Online
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Duration
1 - 2 years full-time
3 - 4 years part-time
Duration
1.5 - 2 years full-time
Entry
February and July
Entry
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:

  • 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

  • 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:

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall 6.5
Listening 6
Reading 6
Writing 6
Speaking 6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall 176
Listening 169
Reading 169
Writing 169
Speaking 169
PTE Academic
Overall 58
Listening 50
Reading 50
Writing 50
Speaking 50
TOEFL iBT
Overall 79
Listening 16
Reading 16
Writing 21
Speaking 18
English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
Cambridge English Score
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 79 16 16 21 18

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 if you who have within the last five years:

  • studied a related postgraduate program with another institution
  • professional work experience in a related field

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.

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2025 fees

2025: $35,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)

2025 fees

2025: $39,700 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.

Find out more about postgraduate course fees

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.

Find out more about government loans

Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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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
Applications
Open Monday 3 February 2025
Close Sunday 23 March 2025

Equity scholarships scheme

A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.

Scholarship eligibility
Struggling financially

International Merit Scholarship

A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

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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