MMS - Human Resource Management as a main subject
Main Subject, Second Subject
Set yourself up as a future business leader and rise to the top of your profession with specialist management expertise. Get the edge over other graduates with a Master of Management Studies from Waikato's Triple Crown Accredited business school.
Human Resource Management prepares you to play a pivotal role in company needs – the person who recruits, develops and trains employees to achieve success.
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Key information
| Years: | 1 to 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Points: | 120 or 180 |
| Start Dates: | February (A Trimester A) and July (B Trimester) |
| Estimated Fees* (Domestic): | 2023 fees: $8,345 (120 pts) - $12,518 (180 pts) per programme |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | 2023 fees: $34,085 (120 points) $51,130 (180 points) per programme |
| Entry Requirements: | Postgraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Career opportunities
- Human resource manager
- Recruitment consultant
- Health and safety manager
- Industrial relations mediator
- Employment court official
- Human capital development strategist
- Payroll manager
- Mediation specialist
Degree Planner
Degree planner — MMS in Human Resource Management - 180 points total
Your MMS must include at least 120 points inside the field of your specialist subject. You may take up to 60 points outside the field of the degree.
Outside field of degree (30 to 60 points)
ELECTIVE PAPERS
in any subject at 500 Level (up to 30 points)
Field of degree - Subject papers (30 to 120 points)
The following paper is compulsory:
Choose up to 60 points from the following papers:
Field of degree - Research stage (at least 30 points)
Research - Choose ONE of the following papers:
- Field of degree
- Explanatory note
- Compulsory papers
- Elective papers
Please note: Admission to each paper requires the approval of the Subject Convenor. In some cases, you may be asked to complete some prerequisite papers.
This information is provisional and subject to change.Papers
Papers available within Human Resource Management
Prescriptions for the PGCert(HRM), PGDip(HRM), BBus(Hons) and MMS
The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the BBus(Hons), PGCert(HRM)), PGDip(HRM)) and MMS. There are no specified subject papers that must be included for the BBus(Hons) and PGCert(HRM) programmes.
PGDip(HRM) students must complete HRMGT501.
MMS students must complete HRMGT501, MNMGT581, and one of HRMGT591, HRMGT592, HRMGT593 or HRMGT594. Students taking the 120 point MMS are required to complete at least 60 points from the papers listed for the subject. Students taking the 180 point MMS are required to complete at least 120 points from the papers listed for the subject.
500 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRMGT500 | Career Management and Development | 15.0 | 23B (Hamilton) |
| Career management and development explores the government, organisation and individual issues embedded in the study and practice of career. Students will learn techniques to develop and manage their personal careers. | |||
| HRMGT501 | Human Resource Management Theory | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| This paper provides students with the opportunity to evaluate and discuss the latest research in human resource management strategy. This focus is on examining theories of how and why human resource practices link together to increase business performance. This paper provides students with a 'big picture' view of how HR practices, ... | |||
| HRMGT547 | Women and Organisations | 15.0 | 23B (Hamilton) |
| Women and Organisations explores women's employment outcomes, career patterns, and leadership styles. We review UN Conventions, anti-discrimination legislation, and organisational policies designed to redress disparate gendered employment outcomes. | |||
| HRMGT591 | Human Resource Management Dissertation | 30.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| HRMGT592 | Human Resource Management Dissertation | 60.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| HRMGT593 | Human Resource Management Thesis | 90.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| HRMGT594 | Human Resource Management Thesis | 120.0 | 23X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| STMGT501 | Strategy and Organisational Theory | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| Good theory is the foundation of good practice. This paper discusses and critiques the most important theories of strategy and organisation. | |||
Scholarships and prizes
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Contacts
Management Student Centre (MSC)
Phone: +64 838 4303 or 0800 654 303
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.management.ac.nz/msc
Opening hours: 8.45am - 4.45pm Monday to Friday
Location: MSB.1.50, Hillcrest Road, University of Waikato, Hamilton