Why Study / Key Benefits

The Master of Human Resource Management specialising in Business Information Systems combines advanced human resource management with business technology and information-systems knowledge. Swinburne describes the Business Information Systems specialisation as developing students' ability to use technology to improve business decision-making and business processes.

Key benefits include:

• Advanced study of human resource management in a rapidly changing workplace.
• Integration of HR knowledge with business information systems, technology and business analysis.
• Development of skills in HR tools and processes, business-case development, critical thinking, communication and HR research principles.
• Business Information Systems subjects covering strategic project management, business analytics and visualisation, business analysis and technology governance.
• A Human Resource Consultancy Project providing an applied component within the core curriculum.
• Industry connections through the course's co-design and delivery with Siemens and Medibank, with case studies and guest presenters.
• Professional recognition through AACSB accreditation and AHRI association/recognition.

Programme Structure and Subjects/Topics

The programme consists of foundation units, eight core HRM units and four Business Information Systems specialisation units.

Foundation units

The four foundation units are:

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

Each is worth 12.5 credit points.

Core HRM units

The eight core units are:

• 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

Each standard unit is worth 12.5 credit points.

Business Information Systems specialisation

The specialisation currently lists five available units:

• Business Information Systems — INF60007
• Strategic Project Management — INF70005
• Business Analytics and Visualisation — INF70008
• Contemporary Issues in Business Analysis — INF80014
• Governing Technology for Business Environments — INF80042

Disciplines/Specialisations

The requested specialisation is Business Information Systems.

Swinburne's Master of Human Resource Management currently lists the following other specialisation options:

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

Programme Highlights

• Master of Human Resource Management with Business Information Systems specialisation.
• 200 credit points.
• 16 standard units or equivalent.
• 2-year standard full-time duration.
• Potential 1-year and 1.5-year advanced-standing pathways.
• Hawthorn campus, Melbourne.
• CRICOS code 102651E.
• 2027 Semester 1 and Semester 2 intakes.
• Business Information Systems units covering business systems, analytics and visualisation, strategic project management, business analysis and technology governance.
• Human Resource Consultancy Project.
• Industry co-design and delivery involving Siemens and Medibank.
• AACSB accreditation and AHRI professional recognition/association.
• Industry connections also listed with Medibank and Workday.

Career Outcomes

Swinburne identifies career areas associated with the Master of Human Resource Management including:

• Human Resources
• People Development
• Change Management
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Talent Management.

Latest Updates/Special Requirements

• Current course code: MA-HRM1.
• Current CRICOS code: 102651E.
• Current 2027 start dates: 1 March 2027 and 2 August 2027.
• Current 2027 application deadlines: 24 February 2027 and 28 July 2027.
• International students in Australia holding Student visas must study full-time and on campus.
• Credit transfer and RPL are assessed individually.
• Where work experience is used for admission, supporting documentation and a CV are required.
• The course is co-designed and delivered with industry partners Siemens and Medibank, with case studies and guest presenters.
• 2027 exact tuition fee: Not publicly specified – please confirm with IPU.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students undertaking this course in Australia generally require an Australian Student visa, subclass 500.

Key requirements include:

• Apply online.
• Be enrolled in an eligible course and hold a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) when the visa is decided.
• Hold adequate Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an exemption applies.
• Meet the Genuine Student requirement.
• Meet applicable health and character requirements.
• Comply with all Student visa conditions and Australian laws.