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Master of Human Resource Management (Extension)

Program director/s

• Dr Gerry Treuren (DMHE - Extension)

HOW TO APPLY

Applications to this program are via UniSA's Apply Online portal.

Aim

This program is designed to provide knowledge and skills in the main areas of operational and strategic Human Resource Management practice.

Entry requirements

For admission to the Master of Human Resources Management (Extension), prospective students will have a completed undergraduate degree or postgraduate qualification.

Minimum English language entry requirements: coursework programs

The minimum English language entry requirements for international students who speak English as a foreign language are detailed below. It should be noted that some programs may specify higher English language entry requirements. These will be indicated in relevant program documentation.

Applicants are required to meet at least one of the English language entry requirements listed. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive.

Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

Postgraduate

English Language Test (see Note 1)	Score
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
·Reading and Writing	6.0
·Overall Band Score	6.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
·TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test)	90 with no band less than 21
·TOEFL PBT (Paper-based test)	577 with TWE (Test of Written English) of 4.5
English Language Programs	Score
Successful completion of the CELUSA Academic English Program	Level 5
Other Qualifications
·Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or
·Successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University (see Note 2). Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of at least two years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the University.

Note 1: Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.

Note 2: The University, through UniSA International, maintains a list of countries where English is commonly used and which would satisfy this criteria. This may include particular educational institutions within a given non-English speaking country where English is the language of instruction.

Content/structure

The Master of Human Resources Management (Extension) is a 72 unit program, comprised of 16 courses of 4.5 units each.

The structure for the Master of Human Resources Management (Extension) is as follows:

• Four Division Core courses;
• Eight HRM core courses;
• Four elective courses.

Fee information

Program requirements

Rules

1. Subject to the Rules and Notes, students must complete 72 credit units, made up of eight HRM core courses, the four courses of the Divisional core, and four courses from the elective list, unless otherwise approved by the Program Director.
2. Students who have equivalent previous studies in a particular course may substitute a course of equal value and standing with the approval of the program director.

Notes

1. This program may be taken part-time or full-time.
2. Two electives should be selected from the following list:

   BUSS 5065 Managing Change

   BUSS 5203 Occupational Health and Safety Law and Risk Management

   BUSS 5069 Workplace Learning

   BUSS 5033 Business Ethics G

   BUSS 5292 Risk Management

   BUSS 5336 Entrepreneurial Creativity and Innovation

   BUSS 5139 Project Management for Business

   JUST 5020 Legal Aspects Of Rehabilitation in Australia

   BUSS 5243 Leadership Dynamics

   BUSS 5355 Negotiation and Conflict Management

   The remaining two electives should be selected from courses offered within the Division of Business; however, they may be chosen from courses offered outside of the Division with the permission of the Program Director.

3. This is a full fee paying program.

n.b. The 2009 fees for this program are as follows:

• FPPS (Fee Paying Postgraduate students): $AU 17,600 per 1.0 EFTSL
• FPOS (International students): $AU 18,000 per 1.0 EFTSL

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