Study MCom in Human Resources

Course Highlights

This is an ideal postgraduate degree for professionals who want to specialise or upskill in a particular area of commerce. Business professionals may also be eligible to gain credit for recognised learning (CRL) and gain their master degree in just one year.

This course incorporates Curtin Business School's future-focused "GRIT" concepts- global, responsible, innovative and technology-driven; which reflects the skills the World Economic Forum has identified as non-negotiable for the 21st century.

You will study commerce subjects that will broadly enhance your employability, including business project management, business analytics and data visualisation, and transformative technologies that impact society and its business practices. These core units will extend your knowledge in areas of business and STEM and enable you to network with a wider range of peers.

This major enables working professionals without experience in human resources management to gain expertise and professional competencies in areas of the HR management continuum.

It is particularly suited to human resource managers and employment-relations professionals and consultants who are interested in optimising workplace performance and engagement through macro; and micro-based negotiation, comparative global human resource management and employment relations, and HR analytics and research.

The course comprises in-class learning, collaborative projects and guided independent research.

Topics include:

• building high-performing teams
• remuneration and performance
• strategic HR planning
• HR analytics employment relations
• health and safety management

Learning Structure

• Apply a comprehensive understanding of human resource management theories and techniques to identify and address organisational HR challenges, integrating diverse perspectives to develop effective solutions, GC1, GC2.
• Utilise critical thinking skills to evaluate and integrate information from various credible sources, making evidence-based decisions on HR issues within organisations, GC1, GC2, GC3.
• Demonstrate effective communication, leadership, and technological proficiency in HR management contexts, employing empathetic practices to influence and disseminate information ethically and responsibly, GC3, GC4, GC6.
• Evaluate and apply global HR management practices, recognising cultural differences and ethical considerations, while fostering ongoing learning and professional development to contribute to the field of HR, GC4, GC5, GC6.

Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor degree in any discipline.

English Language Requirements

Documentary Evidence List

• Bachelor's Transcripts
• Degree Certificate
• English Test (IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE)
• Statement of Purpose (SOP/ GTE)
• 2 Recommendation Letters
• Updated CV/ Resume
• Research Proposal (for research degrees)
• Portfolio (for design/ creative)
• Work Experience Certificates (if study gap)
• Passport Copy

Study Gaps

For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

To strengthen your profile, it is important to:

• Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
• Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
• Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.