Master of Human Resource Management and Master of Business Analytics

University of Wollongong

The Master of Human Resource Management allows aspiring managers with a special interest in the ‘people side’ of organisations to acquire professional skills and knowledge in this area.This specialised master’s program equips you with skills to make new opportunities and adapt quickly to changing conditions within the workplace. You will examine structures, systems, culture and leadership, including how to implement organisational change and how to leverage competitive advantage in the global marketplace. You will develop the knowledge and skills to recruit and select suitable staff, manage their performance at work, develop their skills, ensure their safety at work, and deal with legal aspects of the employment relationship.The Master of Business Analytics is designed to prepare you with the essential skills to undertake real world Business Analytics tasks on big data business problems. You will develop skills and knowledge in business analytics, including how to apply tools and technologies required to perform descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics and how to apply these tools to a business landscape.This 2 year packaged degree allows you to complete 2 master programs in just 2 years, instead of what would normally take 3 years to complete separately. Initially, you will complete your first master’s program for the duration of 1.5 years. You will then receive 6 subjects (36 credit points) credit into your second master’s program, allowing you to complete your second master’s in 2 additional trimesters. If you hold a bachelor’s degree in a Business or Commerce related area, you may be granted credit into your master’s program to further shorten the duration and complete 2 master’s in under 2 years.

Faculty of Business and Law

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