Master of Human Resource Management

Why study with ECU Accelerated Online?

  • Flexible, accelerated and 100% online​

    Our degrees allow you to tailor your study to your busy schedule and complete your degree sooner than traditional on-campus study. Experience our engaging online learning environment with support from academics, Student Success Advisors and fellow students.

  • Developed with industry leaders​

    ECU’s Accelerated Online Master of Human Resource Management has been developed by academics and thought-leaders who are highly engaged with the industry.

  • Support while you study

    At ECU, you will receive the support you need to succeed when fitting study into your already busy life. Not only are our teaching staff supportive and attentive - you will also have a dedicated Student Success Advisor to support you every step of the way at ECU.

  • Professional accreditation

    Our Master of Human Resource Management has been accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute.

Rankings & Accreditations

  • Good Universities Guide logo

    2025 Good Universities Guide

    ECU is rated the top WA universeity for Overall Experience in postgraduate Business and Management​.
  • THE Young University Rankings logo

    2025 THE Subject Rankings

    ECU has ranked in the top 300 universities in the world for Business and Economic studies. 
  • AACSB Accredited Logo

    AACSB International Accredited

    The Business disciplines at ECU are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. This certification is held by less than six per cent of business schools globally. 
  • AFR Accredited Logo

    2024 AFR BOSS Best Business Schools list

    ECU is ranked #1 Business School for Teaching in Australia.
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Admission requirements

To gain entry to the Master of Human Resource Management, applicants must:

  • Have any bachelor degree, or​
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.​
  • Meet English Language Requirements (Band 4). This can include IELTS Academic - Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).

Already have a degree in Commerce, Business, Management or Work and Employment Relations? You may be eligible to fast-track your master degree.

Gateway qualifications and flexible exit points

Remain flexible while you pursue your postgraduate degree with our gateway qualifications. If you need to exit early, you could still receive a Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management after completing three units, or a Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management after completing six units.

Graduate Certificate

3 units
or continue studying

Graduate Diploma

+ 3 units
(6 units total)
or continue studying

Master Degree

+ 6 units
(12 units total)

What you will study

The Master of Human Resource Management consists of twelve units which includes one elective unit.

Master of Human Resource Management

Master of Human Resource Management

  • Managing People and Organisations
  • Managing Employee Relations
  • Human Resource Management Fundamentals
  • Acquiring and Managing Talent
  • Managing and Rewarding Performance
  • Elective
  • Healthy Work and Wellbeing
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • People Analytics
  • Connecting Strategy and HRM
  • Current Issues in Human Resource Management
  • Managing Change
Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management

Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management

  • Managing People and Organisations
  • Managing Employee Relations
  • Human Resource Management Fundamentals
  • Acquiring and Managing Talent
  • Managing and Rewarding Performance
  • Elective
Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management

Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management

  • Managing People and Organisations
  • Managing Employee Relations
  • Human Resource Management Fundamentals