Human Resource Management by distance education MasteR oF GRaduate ceRtiFicate in

MASTER OF
Human Resource Management
Graduate certificate in
Human Resource Management
by distance education
Master of
Human Resource Management
About the program
CSU’s Master of Human Resource Management is aimed at practising human resource management
professionals, line managers responsible for human resource management functions and others wishing
to enter the profession.
The Master program has been designed to achieve three broad
objectives:
• to provide knowledge and skill development in graduates
that permits career advancement to senior and executive
roles in human resource management within both private
and public sector organisations.
• to provide a broad range of human resource management
subjects that have the capacity to enhance human
resource management professional practice in and across
organisational settings.
• to articulate and foster an approach to human resource
management that integrates and aligns various
specialisations, including training and development,
industrial relations, staffing and organisational development,
into a broad framework that can make a positive
contribution to organisational performance.
Students may choose to exit the Master program with either
a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management after
completion of the four core subjects, or a Graduate Diploma
in Human Resource Management after the completion of eight
specified subjects.
AHRI Professional Diploma Articulation
Applicants who have successfully completed the Australian
Human Resource Institute (AHRI) Professional Diploma will
receive four subjects’ credit into CSU’s Master of Human
Resource Management program.
“I decided to enrol in the CSU Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM)
program to back up my work experience with a relevant qualification. Working
and being the mother of two pre-schoolers, I found the flexibility of CSU’s distance
education coursework Master program was ideal for me. The coursework was
interesting and motivating and, as the program progressed, so did the use of
technology, providing great advantages for distance education students.
Enrolling in the MHRM was a vital step in my lifelong learning path and one
which has helped me enormously in building credibility in my chosen field, while
simultaneously gaining valuable practical experience.”
Susan Rochester
BSc, MHRM (graduated with distinction 2004)
Business Partner, Balance at Work Pty Ltd
www.csu.edu.au/hrm
Program structure
The Master program comprises 12 subjects, and is designed to
provide students with the flexibility to tailor their degree to their
needs and career aspirations.
Core subjects
Students must complete ALL FOUR core subjects:
HRM502 Human Resource Management
HRM523 Advanced Studies in Industrial Relations
HRM528 Strategic Human Resource Management
LAW515 Law of Employment
Foundation subjects
Students must complete any FOUR of the following
eight subjects:
HRM501 Labour Market Studies
HRM512 Values and Conflicts in Organisations
HRM550 Evaluating Human Resources
HRM552 Organisational Behaviour
HRM563 Developing Organisational Capabilities
MGT501 Management Theory and Practice
MGT540 Management of Change
MGT594 Leadership and Business Ethics
Specialisations
Students may select a Specialisation or simply complete
any four subjects offered on the Master of Human Resource
Management program.
A complete list of subjects is available at: www.csu.edu.au/hrm
Specialisations available:
MHRM (Business Partnership)
MHRM (Conflict and Dispute Resolution)
MHRM (Employment Relations)
MHRM (International HRM)
MHRM (Management of Organisational Change)
Note: When a Foundation subject is part of a chosen
Specialisation, students must complete an additional
Foundation subject.
“After some months of searching for courses, I realised that my knowledge needs
were best met by studying the MHRM offered by Charles Sturt University. The
online facility enables easy access to staff, with subject forums for discussion
among students, and the electronic library has a great range of databases to aid in
assignment preparation.
“The benefit and flexibility of studying by distance education allowed me to work to
my own schedule. I was able to balance work, family, study and still go on holidays.
In 2007, I managed to study and holiday by sailing a catamaran through the
Whitsunday’s.
“I am very happy with my experiences on this course and would recommend others to
take a close look at CSU’s Human Resource programs. They are relevant, challenging
and provide well-researched content. The knowledge gained transfers easily to the
workplace.”
Des Seery
BA Grad Dip HRD (CAHRI) MHRM (graduated 2008)
Manager, People and Performance Western Australian Treasury Corporation
www.csu.edu.au/hrm
Graduate Certificate in
Human Resource Management
About the program
The aim of the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management is to provide
human resource practitioners and others with a high quality practical and theoretical
understanding of human resource management.
The program has been designed to:
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
• provide an introduction to and an examination of the
roles and functions of human resource management in
organisations
The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
consists of FOUR CORE subjects.
• examine how HR functions or techniques help an
organisation to perform efficiently and effectively in
order to obtain a competitive advantage
• investigate the ethical moral implications of the human
resource functions and examine contemporary issues
that may impact upon work and industrial relations in
Australian society
• examine strategic human resource management in the
context of a changing business environment.
Core subjects:
HRM502 Human Resource Management
HRM523 Advanced Studies in Industrial Relations
HRM528 Strategic Human Resource Management
LAW515 Law of Employment
Pathway to the Master of Human Resource
Management
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate,
students may apply to articulate into the Master of Human
Resource Management and receive credits for the subjects
completed.
“As part of their Career Pathways Program, my employer H.W. Greenham & Sons
Pty Ltd (a Victorian beef exporting company) encouraged me to acquire further
qualifications and, as CSU has been the university of choice for the red meat
industry for many years, I enrolled as a distance education student in the Graduate
Certificate in HRM.
“I have since continued my studies, as achieving the Master Degree in HRM was all
too tempting. My studies at CSU have opened up a new world to me. My outlook
with domestic and international affairs and my studies have given me more
confidence in myself.
“For anyone contemplating distance education, don’t hesitate. You will find all
CSU staff only too willing to help along your journey in further education.”
Cheryl Lees
Graduate Certificate in HRM (graduated 2005)
MHRM (graduated 2009)
HR Officer, H.W. Greenham & Sons Pty Ltd
www.csu.edu.au/hrm
SESSIONS
Transfer credit
Both programs are delivered via distance education over three
sessions each year:
Candidates may receive transfer credit for up to 50% of the
course for prior study if they can demonstrate that such study
was completed within the last 10 years at the postgraduate level.
Session 1: February – June
Session 2: July – October
Session 3: November – February
CSU offers flexible study arrangements enabling students to
study one or two subjects per session, depending on their
requirements. Studying by distance education allows students
to work at their own pace and be able to apply the knowledge
gained in their work environment.
Subject material
Distance education study packages are self-contained
and include study notes, readings, assessment tasks and
prescribed textbook. Each subject requires approximately
10-15 hours per week of study time. Students have access to
the CSU library database on line and are encouraged to use
the subject forum to communicate with other students and to
contact the teaching staff.
To apply for credit, candidates are required to submit with their
application for admission a certified transcript of results and
subject outline/curriculum of those subjects in question.
Application and closing dates
To apply for admission, please apply online, or complete the
Application for Admission form and submit with supporting
documentation (e.g. certified copy of qualifications, résumé,
certified copy of a document as evidence of your name and
date of birth, where applicable) to CSU Admissions Office.
Closing dates, application forms and information on how to
apply is available at:
www.csu.edu.au/apply or via the online course brochure
at: www.csu.edu.au/hrm
“The Master in Human Resource Management at CSU added depth and breadth to
my work as a senior manager in HRM and subsequently opened up opportunities to
move into an academic career.
“I chose to study at CSU because of its emphasis on flexibility and the breadth of
study that the Masters program offered. One of the most challenging aspects of
part-time study is trying to balance work, study and home commitments and I found
that the CSU program was a great help – through well-designed learning materials,
great support from lecturers on and offline and the opportunity to network with peers
through the online forums.
“The content and assessments in the program gave me a chance to apply theory
in my own workplace and to reflect on my practice. The assessments helped to
broaden my thinking and to learn to think more critically about what was often
accepted uncritically as ‘good practice’ in HRM. I made some great friendships while
studying and this was possible even within an online learning environment.
“Some executive programs provide half the value at more than twice the cost.
From a value for money standpoint, CSU’s Master in HRM stands out. It is this and
much more!”
Dr Chrys Gunasekara, MHRM, PhD
Senior Lecturer, Queensland University of Technology
www.csu.edu.au/hrm
Admission requirements
Fees
Applicants to these postgraduate programs are required
to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised
Australian tertiary institution, or a qualification deemed
to be equivalent. Applicants with other academic and/
or professional qualifications and/or work experience
acceptable to the University will be considered.
These programs are full fee paying. Current course fee
information can be accessed in the online course brochure,
or at: www.csu.edu.au/division/finserv/students/fees.htm
For more information about courses available and
how to apply, please contact info.csu:
Telephone: +61 2 6338 6077
Facsimile: +61 2 6338 6001
Web inquiry: www.csu.edu.au/contacts/enquiry
or contact:
Ms Maria Farrell
Course Director
Telephone: +61 2 6933 2535
Email: hrm@csu.edu.au
www.csu.edu.au
The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students
(CRICOS) Provider Numbers for Charles Sturt University are 00005F (NSW),
01947G (VIC) and 02960B (ACT).
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Fee paying students may be eligible for a loan to help pay
for tuition fees through the Commonwealth Government
FEE-HELP program. For more information visit:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/fees-and-costs/
help-with-costs/government-assistance