Master of Strategic People Management

Program Overview

The Master of Strategic People Management at UNSW Canberra equips middle managers with a comprehensive understanding of people management, enabling them to develop and implement effective strategies for individual and organizational growth. The program offers a blend of core courses in strategic HR, organizational behavior, and research methods, along with elective courses that allow students to specialize in areas such as diversity and inclusion, employee relations, and leadership development. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in human resource management, organizational development, and related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Strategic People Management at UNSW Canberra is designed to develop middle managers, particularly in people management. The program provides students with an understanding of systems theory and its implications for implementation. The program integrates ideas to help develop strategies for developing and sustaining individual and organizational capability to enable managers to interpret organizational strategy and develop appropriate, people-focused implementation plans. The program includes optional research project courses that enable students to produce a substantial piece of research-based scholarship during their degree.

Outline:

Students undertaking the Master of Strategic People Management are required to complete eight coursework courses (48 UOC). Students must complete four core courses (24 UOC) and four elective courses (24 UOC). The core courses cover the following topics:

• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Organizational Behavior and Change
• Research Methods for People Management
• Strategic Talent Management
The elective courses allow students to specialize in a particular area of people management. Elective courses include topics such as:
• Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
• Employee Relations
• Human Resource Analytics
• Leadership and Development
• Organizational Development

Assessment:

The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Assignments
• Case studies
• Presentations
• Exams

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced academics and industry professionals. The faculty includes experts in human resource management, organizational behavior, and change management. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Online learning

Careers:

Graduates of the Master of Strategic People Management are well-qualified for a variety of roles in human resource management and organizational development. Potential career paths include:

• HR Manager
• People Manager
• Training and Development Manager
• Organizational Development Consultant
• Change Management Consultant