Why Study / Key Benefits

• Combines advanced human resource management knowledge with emerging financial technology skills, allowing students to understand both people-management and technology-driven business environments.
• The Financial Technologies specialisation focuses on how technology is influencing the future of finance and business, with practical and theoretical learning in FinTech, blockchain, quantum technologies, cybersecurity, AI and business analytics.
• The core HR curriculum develops skills in advanced HR concepts, problem solving, critical thinking, communication, HR tools and processes, business-case development and HR research.
• The course is professionally accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) and AACSB International.
• Swinburne states that the programme is co-designed and delivered with industry partners, including Siemens and Medibank, with case studies and guest presenters intended to provide industry-relevant learning.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The Master of Human Resource Management consists of 4 foundation units, 8 core units and 4 specialisation/elective units.

Foundation units:

• Behaviour in Organisations — HRM60016
• Management Analysis and Problem Solving — MGT60040
• Business Sustainability and Social Impact — MGT60042
• Future Management Skills — MGT60043.

Core HR units:

• Opportunity Discovery, Creativity and Design — ENT60009
• Employee Relations — HRM60013
• Human Resource Fundamentals — HRM60018
• Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion — HRM70012
• Strategic Human Resource Management — HRM70013
• Strategic Workforce Analytics — HRM80015
• Leading Change — HRM80018
• Human Resource Consultancy Project — HRM80019.

Financial Technologies specialisation:

• Frontiers in FinTech — FIN60006
• Innovative Finance 2.0: Blockchain, Quantum, and Cyber Security — FIN80029
• AI for Finance and Accounting — FIN80031
• Business Analytics and Visualisation — INF70008

Disciplines / Specialisations

The Master of Human Resource Management currently lists the following specialisation areas:

• Accounting
• Business Analytics
• Business Information Systems
• Digital Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Financial Technologies
• International Business
• Project Management
• Research
• Supply Chain Innovation
• Social Impact.

Programme Highlights

• Financial Technologies specialisation combining HR management with emerging financial technology.
• FinTech, blockchain, quantum technologies and cybersecurity content.
• AI applications for finance and accounting.
• Business analytics and visualisation.
• Advanced HR concepts, workforce analytics, employee relations and strategic HR.
• Human Resource Consultancy Project.
• Industry involvement through Swinburne's HRM partnerships and industry-informed learning.
• AHRI professional accreditation.
• AACSB accreditation.

Career Outcomes

The general Master of Human Resource Management is designed for careers in:

• Human resources
• People development
• Change management
• Organisational development
• Diversity and inclusion
• Training and development
• Talent management
• HR consultancy
• Managerial and business-partner positions.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• Current CRICOS code: 102651E.
• 2027 intakes are currently listed for 1 March and 2 August at Hawthorn.
• International Student visa holders must study full-time and on campus.
• Advanced-standing assessment is available for applicants with relevant prior study and/or relevant work experience, subject to Swinburne's assessment.
• Applicants relying on professional experience for admission must provide a CV and supporting evidence.
• The programme is AHRI accredited, with accreditation reviewed every three years by the AHRI National Accreditation Committee.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students studying this course in Australia generally require a Student visa (subclass 500). The course is a CRICOS-registered full-time postgraduate course and Swinburne requires international Student visa holders to study full-time and on campus.

Key visa requirements and conditions include:

• A valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for the registered full-time course.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an exemption applies.
• Genuine Student information and supporting documentation. Home Affairs states that the Genuine Student questions are answered in English and each standard question has a 150-word limit.
• Evidence of financial capacity may be required depending on the applicant's document checklist.
• Applicants must meet applicable health and character requirements.
• The Student visa application charge is currently from AUD 2,500 for the main applicant, with concessions available in limited circumstances.
• Student visa holders can generally work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session and can work unlimited hours when the course is not in session. The special unlimited-work rule for the student applies to master's by research and doctoral students; this Master of Human Resource Management is a coursework master's.