COURSE CURRICULUM

MBA and Master of Human Resource Management curriculum at Murdoch University consists of 48 credit points designed to develop advanced business leadership, strategic management, and human resource expertise. The course includes 24 credit points of MBA required units that build essential business capabilities in strategic marketing management, financial decision-making, leadership, organisational growth, excellence strategies, and economics and business strategy. These units help students understand business operations, strategic planning, financial considerations, and effective leadership practices required for senior management roles. The remaining 24 credit points focus on specialised Human Resource Management units, providing comprehensive knowledge of modern people management practices and organisational development. Students study areas including human resource management law, managing and developing employees, organisational behaviour, HR management perspectives, organisational change and consultancy, data analytics and reporting, remuneration and benefits management, and human resource acquisition strategies. The curriculum integrates business theory with practical HR applications, enabling students to develop skills in workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, data-driven decision-making, and organisational transformation. By combining MBA-level strategic knowledge with advanced HR capabilities, the program prepares graduates for leadership positions such as human resource managers, people and culture directors, organisational development consultants, and senior business executives. The course equips professionals to manage complex workplace challenges and contribute effectively to organisational success in competitive business environments.