Why Study / Key Benefits

The Master of Human Resource Management specialising in Finance combines advanced human-resource-management study with specialist finance knowledge. Swinburne describes the master as an industry-accredited, hands-on programme designed to develop skills for managing people in a rapidly changing business environment. The Finance specialisation adds practical and theoretical finance knowledge, business modelling and analysis skills, and awareness of technology disrupting financial services.

Key benefits include:

• Advanced study in human resource management, including HR concepts, HR tools and processes, workplace diversity, employee relations and strategic workforce management.
• Finance specialisation covering financial modelling, financial planning and regulation, capital markets, corporate finance, valuation and risk management.
• A Human Resource Consultancy Project as part of the master's core.
• Industry-connected learning through Swinburne's co-design and delivery relationships with Siemens and Medibank, including case studies and guest presenters.
• Professional accreditation/recognition associated with the programme includes AACSB accreditation and AHRI.
• Students can potentially complete the qualification faster through advanced standing where they have relevant prior qualifications or experience.

Programme Structure and Subjects/Topics

The programme has three main academic components: foundation units, HRM core units and Finance 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 carries 12.5 credit points.

Core HRM units

The core sequence includes:

• 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 carries 12.5 credit points.

Finance specialisation units

The Finance specialisation currently lists seven available units, from which the required specialisation units are selected:

• Business Statistical Modelling — FIN60003
• Elements of Financial Planning and Regulation — FIN60010
• Modern Finance Issues — FIN80001
• Data Analytics and Valuation Project — FIN80002
• Capital Markets — FIN80004
• Corporate Financial Management — FIN80005
• Derivatives and Risk Management — FIN80018

Disciplines/Specialisations

The selected specialisation for this programme is Finance.

Swinburne's Master of Human Resource Management also currently provides other specialisation choices, including:

• 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 Finance specialisation.
• 200 credit points.
• 16 standard units or equivalent.
• Hawthorn campus, Melbourne.
• 2-year standard full-time duration.
• 1-year and 1.5-year advanced-standing pathways may be available.
• CRICOS code 102651E.
• Finance specialisation includes data analytics, valuation, capital markets and corporate finance.
• Human Resource Consultancy Project included in the core.
• Industry co-design/delivery connections with Siemens and Medibank.
• AACSB accreditation and AHRI professional recognition associated with the programme.
• Current 2027 intakes in March and August.

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

• The current CRICOS code is 102651E.
• The current published 2027 starts are 1 March 2027 and 2 August 2027.
• The corresponding current application deadlines are 24 February 2027 and 28 July 2027.
• International students in Australia on Student visas must study full-time and on campus.
• Credit transfer and RPL are assessed case-by-case.
• The course can potentially be accelerated through advanced standing, but eligibility must be assessed by Swinburne.
• Where professional/managerial experience is used for admission, a CV and supporting evidence are required.
• The programme is co-designed and delivered with industry partners Siemens and Medibank, with case studies and guest presenters intended to provide industry-relevant exposure.
• 2027 exact programme tuition fee: Not publicly specified – please confirm with IPU.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students studying this programme in Australia generally use the Australian Student visa, subclass 500.

Key requirements include:

• Enrol in an eligible course and hold a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) when the visa is decided.
• Maintain appropriate Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an official exemption applies.
• Apply online.
• Meet the applicable visa eligibility requirements.
• Comply with Student visa conditions and Australian laws.