COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Business Administration/Master of Human Resource Management program at the University of Newcastle requires students to complete 160 units, including 130 units of core courses and 30 units of courses selected from the available course list. The program combines advanced business management education with specialized human resource management knowledge, preparing students to lead organisations and manage complex workforce challenges. Core courses develop expertise in organisational behaviour and design, marketing strategy, strategic management, financial and management accounting, corporate governance, social responsibility, and contemporary leadership. Students also gain specialised human resource capabilities through courses focused on employment relations in globalised economies, managing human resources in international organisations, human resource management, negotiation and conflict resolution, human resource and organisational development, and strategic human resource management. The program emphasizes practical and strategic approaches to managing people, workplace relationships, organisational performance, and change. Through professional practice studies in human resource management and employment relations, students develop skills to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world workplace environments. By integrating business strategy with human resource expertise, graduates are prepared for careers in human resource management, organisational development, employee relations, consulting, leadership, and strategic management roles across corporate, government, and non-profit sectors. The program equips students with the analytical, communication, and leadership skills required to support effective organisations in a rapidly changing global business environment.