Global Master of Business Administration (Human resource management)

The Global Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management) at La Trobe University is designed to connect business knowledge with practical HR application. Students develop hands-on capability through industry-informed projects, case analysis, field trips and an optional industry placement, while the HR specialisation focuses on employee performance and reward, human resource development, employment relations and organisational change.

Students can also access La Trobe’s specialised Behavioural Science Laboratory, which supports research into organisational behaviour and human resource management using eye trackers, galvanic skin response equipment, facial coding, EEG and virtual-reality headsets. Modern learning spaces and library facilities further support collaborative work, research and digital study:

• Industry placement: Students can select the Industry Placement (LTU5IND) elective, worth 15 credit points, providing an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience.
• Industry projects: The MBA includes industry-informed projects, allowing students to apply business concepts to practical organisational challenges.
• Field trips: Field trips are specifically listed as a work-integrated learning opportunity for the Global MBA.
• Group work and case analysis: HR learning activities include group work and case analysis, helping students evaluate recruitment, selection, development and other HR processes.
• Behavioural Science Laboratory: The facility supports research in human resource management and organisational behaviour and includes eye-tracking technology, galvanic skin response equipment, facial coding, EEG and VR headsets, as well as facilities for recording focus groups and interviews.
• HR-focused practical learning: The Human Resource Management specialisation covers managing employee performance and reward, human resource development, employment relations and organisational change, providing a strong practical foundation for HR careers.
• Digital learning facilities: La Trobe provides dedicated study environments with PCs, webcams and spaces for online classes, alongside facilities for students using their own devices.
• Library facilities: Students have access to La Trobe Library study spaces and technology-supported learning areas for research, individual study and collaborative learning.
• Professional HR connection: The Human Resource Management specialisation is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI), connecting the practical HR curriculum with professional industry recognition. 

The Global Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management) at La Trobe University is designed to prepare graduates for HR and broader management careers across national and international organisations. The HR specialisation develops expertise in employee performance, HR development, employment relations and organisational change, while the broader MBA builds strategic business capability.

Typical career roles include:

• Human Resources Manager
• Human Resources Business Partner
• Recruitment Consultant
• HR and Learning Consultant

Career development and progression opportunities include:

• Career support: La Trobe's Career Hub provides career consultations, employer events, job boards, international-student resources, AI-powered resume and interview tools, and access to LinkedIn Learning. Students can also use Career Ready Advantage, a recognised employability program designed with industry partners including PwC, Optus and Commonwealth Bank.
• Employment outcomes: La Trobe reports that 86.1% of its postgraduates found employment within four months of graduation, while 94.1% were in full-time employment three years after graduation. The university also reports that its postgraduate coursework graduates were equal first in Victoria for median salary in the cited QILT 2023 Graduate Outcomes Survey.
• Salary potential: La Trobe's MBA career information states that MBA graduates can expect to earn over $100,000 per year, while Australian Government projections cited by La Trobe indicate strong growth across management-related occupations.
• Industry partnerships: La Trobe's Department of Management and Marketing works with Australian and international organisations, governments and higher-education providers, including partnerships supporting internships, study tours and work-based projects.
• Industry placements: La Trobe's industry placement model connects students with organisations to develop industry-specific skills and contribute to workplace projects, creating valuable professional networks and potential recruitment pathways.
• Professional accreditation: The Human Resource Management specialisation is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Graduates may apply for AHRI membership, subject to the institute's applicable requirements, giving the qualification additional professional value for an HR career.
• Graduation outcomes: La Trobe's focus on employability, work-integrated learning, industry engagement and Career Ready Advantage is designed to help graduates transition into employment with practical, transferable and career-management skills.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the Global Master of Business Administration, graduates can continue developing their expertise through doctoral-level study such as a PhD, subject to meeting the relevant admission requirements. They can also pursue further specialised professional development, research or postgraduate study in areas such as human resource management, organisational change, business, management and related disciplines.