MC263 - Master of Human Resource Management

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Plan: MC263EXE - Master of Human Resource Management
Campus: City Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure
Program transition plan

Approach to learning and assessment

Over the duration of your program you will experience a variety of approaches to teaching and learning. The approaches used in each course will be appropriate to the core curriculum areas and graduate outcomes it is designed to develop, and to assist you in developing skills as an independent and life-long learner. It is important for you to note that you will be treated as an ‘adult learner’. This means you are expected to take responsibility for your own learning in a mature and independent way. Your interests and the value of this program to your future career prospects are enhanced by your engagement in learning activities.

The major styles of teaching, learning and assessment you will experience throughout your program will include:

Classroom teaching:  May include lectures, class presentations, group discussions, student-led discussions etc. This style of learning is designed to maximise your understanding of the curriculum content and develop appropriate skills. It is designed to provide an environment where you can ask questions and seek feedback as well as contribute to class discussion and apply theory to practice.

Flexible delivery: The program will incorporate use of online resources. These may include learning resources such as lecture notes, and assessment and feedback tools such as discussion boards.

Problem-Based Learning: Problem-based learning engages you in analytical thinking, research and provision of solutions.

Cooperative learning: Enables you to work in collaborative or team-based tasks.

Assignments and projects: These may be either research or problem based, and may be undertaken in teams or individually. They will provide you with experience at undertaking research and writing effectively to present your findings and recommendations to a range of audiences.

In-class tests: Provide you with feedback on your early understanding within a course and allow feedback to assist you in further developing your skills and abilities.

Formal examinations: Will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding and application of principles to either practical or theoretical issues.

Assessment
Depending on courses selected, student progress is assessed by a combination of group and individual assignments and examination. The assessment you must complete is designed to provide you with opportunities to demonstrate the extent to which you have developed your capabilities and achieved specific learning outcomes in a given area. Methods of assessment will also vary with the learning outcomes and core capabilities of the relevant course but may include case studies, research projects and reports.

Please note that if you have a long-term medical condition, disability and/or other form of disadvantage we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service: www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/equitable-learning.

The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority
in on-campus/online learning and professional experience settings.

Academic integrity

The Turnitin originality verification application (www.turnitin.com) may be employed on written assessments in your program.
More information on academic integrity is located at: www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/academic-integrity.

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Work integrated learning

As a student enrolled in this RMIT University program you will be provided with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. The designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course in this program is BUSM4504 Professional Human Resource Management Practices (12 credit points) and BUSM4448 Business Research Design (12 credit points). These courses will provide you with opportunities to apply your academic skills to a work-based context. 

In particular you will:

  • undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice; and
  • be involved in authentic engagement with partner organisations that includes industry feedback.

These learning opportunities may be in the form of industry-based projects, simulations or placements.

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Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following. All courses listed may not be available each semester.
 

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Year One of Program

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Key Concepts in Human Resource Management 12 BUSM4499 City Campus
Professional Human Resource Management Practices 12 BUSM4504 City Campus
People and Organisations 12 BUSM3249 City Campus
Employment Law 12 BUSM4506 City Campus
AND
Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Strategic Human Resource Development 12 BUSM4505 City Campus
Foundations of People Analytics 12 BUSM2639 City Campus
Global Human Resource Management 12 BUSM4497 City Campus
Issues in Diversity 12 BUSM4500 City Campus
 
AND

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Year Two of Program

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Business Research Design 12 BUSM4448 City Campus
Predictive Human Resource Analytics 12 BUSM2684 City Campus
Contemporary Issues in Strategic Human Resource Management 12 BUSM4495 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:
University Postgrad Elective
AND
Complete Four (4) Business and Law Options from the list below:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus

Foundations of People Analytics 12 BUSM2639 City Campus
Business Analytics 12 ISYS3374 City Campus
Managing Across Cultures 12 BUSM3127 City Campus
Sustainable International Business Futures 12 BUSM4388 City Campus
Leadership and Management 12 BUSM1530 City Campus
Digital Entrepreneurship 12 BUSM2478 City Campus
Leadership Issues in International Management 12 BUSM3229 City Campus
Design Thinking for Business 12 BUSM4534 City Campus
Visualising and Communicating Insights in Business 12 ISYS3438 City Campus
 

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Program transition plan

PROGRAM CHANGES FROM SEMESTER 1 2024

BUSM4498 Employment Relations from a Global Perspective has been replaced by BUSM2639 Foundations of People Analytics in Semester 1, 2024 as a core course.

  • If you have successfully completed BUSM4498 Employment Relations from a Global Perspective prior to Semester 2 2023, you do not need to complete BUSM2639 Foundations of People Analytics as a core course, however, you may take it as a Business and Law Option.
  • If you have not successfully completed BUSM4498 Employment Relations from a Global Perspective prior to Semester 2 2023, you must complete BUSM2639 Foundations of People Analytics as a core course.

BUSM4496 Human Resource Management for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has been replaced by BUSM2684 Predictive Human Resource Analytics in Semester 1 2024 as a core course.

PROGRAM CHANGES FROM SEMESTER 1 2023

BUSM3229 Contemporary Issues in International Management will undergo a course title change to BUSM3229 Leadership Issues in International Management from Semester 1, 2023.

PROGRAM CHANGES FROM SEMESTER 2 2022

The four (4) Business Enabling courses will be removed from your program structure from Semester 2 2022:

  1. BUSM1162 Management 1 - Managing People
  2. BUSM3886 Business and Government in the Global Context
  3. ISYS1028 Global Business and Social Technology: A Case Study Approach
  4. ACCT2127 Accounting for Management Decisions

The Business Enabling courses will be replaced with four (4) Business and Law courses from a newly created Business and Law Options List, available at the end of the program structure. 

1. If you have already successfully completed or received exemptions for the four (4) Business Enabling courses, prior to Semester 2 2022:

  • The courses will be recognised as part of your program, and you will not be required to complete courses from the Business and Law Options List. You may continue your program enrolment as planned.

2. If you have successfully completed or received exemptions for up to three of the four (4) Business Enabling courses, prior to Semester 2 2022, you will need to complete additional courses as detailed below:

  • If you have completed one Business Enabling course, you must complete an additional 36 credit points from the options list.
  • If you have completed two Business Enabling courses, you must complete an additional 24 credit points from the options list.
  • If you have completed three Business Enabling courses, you must complete an additional 12 credit points from the options list.
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