Program Overview

Master of Business Management in Human Resource Management

The Master of Business Management in Human Resource Management is a transformative journey towards becoming a strategic HRM leader who can foster a thriving organisational culture in todays dynamic business environment.

Programme Overview

This programme is designed for HR professionals, people-focused leaders, and career changers looking to advance into senior HR roles or transition into people and culture leadership. It is ideal for those with experience in human resources, operations, administration, or consultancy, as well as professionals from other industries seeking to develop expertise in workforce management, organisational development, and employee engagement.

Key Benefits

• Future-Focused HR Leadership & Strategy: Gain expertise in talent, transformation, and culture, with a focus on sustainability, DEI, and wellbeing.
• Real-World Learning Through Consultancy Projects: Tackle real HR challenges through a hands-on project and build strategic problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, High-Impact Learning Designed for Leaders: Study 100% online with optional interactive sessions, collaboration, and expert insights, designed for working professionals.

Entry Requirements

A relevant Bachelors degree with a minimum GPA of 4.0 in at least 90 points of advanced courses.

Duration

3 years part-time or 1.5 years accelerated part-time option available.

Next Start Dates

• 2026 Quarter 2: Classes start 13 April.
• Applications close 30 March 2026.

Full Programme Fees

180 pts: $17,431. This programme is currently only offered to domestic students (NZ citizens and permanent residents).

Programme Structure

The MBM comprises three parts:

1. Part I: 60 points of core courses.
2. Part II: 60 points of courses in a chosen specialisation.
3. Part III: Two 15-point courses and a 30-point capstone project.

Human Resource Management Specialisation

• Part I:
  • BUSMAN 701 Managing People and Organisations
  • BUSMAN 702 Contemporary Marketing
  • BUSMAN 703 Financial Decision-making
  • BUSMAN 704 Supply Chain Management
• Part II:
  • BUSMAN 705 Strategic Human Resource Management
  • BUSMAN 730 Human Resource Policy and Practice
  • BUSMAN 731 Employment Law
  • BUSMAN 732 Human Resource Analytics
• Part III:
  • BUSDEV 780 Personal and Team Leadership
  • BUSMAN 710 Consultancy Practice
  • BUSMAN 752 Consultancy Project in HRM

Pathway Options

If you dont think you meet the entry requirements:

• If you have a Bachelors degree, you can proceed by completing 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management with a minimum GPA of 4.0.
• If you do not have a Bachelors degree, enquire about our Postgraduate Diploma in Business and its Business Management specialisation.