MA Human Resource Management

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Wollongong Dubai

Program Overview

The Master of Human Resource Management at the University of Wollongong in Dubai is a professionally accredited degree designed to prepare you for strategic HR leadership roles in modern, people-driven organisations. It is ideal for graduates and professionals who want to specialise in talent management, employment relations, and HR analytics while gaining globally recognised qualifications aligned with international HR standards.

📘 Curriculum Structure

Year 1 – Core HR & Management Foundations

In the first stage of the programme, students develop a strong foundation in human resource management and organisational behaviour. Core subjects such as Organisational Behaviour and Management, Human Resource Development, and Managing Employment Relations in Organisations build your understanding of how people, culture, and systems interact within organisations. These units focus on applying HR theory to real workplace contexts, preparing you for professional HR practice.

Year 2 – Advanced HR Practice & Capstone

In the later stage, the curriculum moves into advanced and specialised HR functions. You will study subjects such as Performance Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection, and Human Resource Analytics, strengthening your ability to design evidence-based HR strategies. The programme culminates in a Business Research Capstone, where you apply research and analytical skills to a real HR or organisational challenge, integrating theory with professional practice.

🔍 Focus areas (in a string)

Strategic Human Resource Management, Talent Acquisition and Selection, Performance Management, Employment Relations, Human Resource Development, HR Analytics, Organisational Behaviour.

🧠 Learning outcomes (in a string)

Apply advanced HR theories to organisational practice, design and evaluate HR strategies, manage employment relations ethically, use HR analytics for decision-making, lead workforce development initiatives, and conduct applied business research.

📜 Professional alignment (accreditation)

The programme is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education (CAA) and licensed by KHDA, and it carries strong professional recognition through AACSB accreditation, an official CIPD pathway (Level 7 – Associate Membership), and accreditation by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) — giving graduates excellent international HR credibility.

🌍 Reputation (employability & global standing)

The University of Wollongong is ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide, and its Dubai campus delivers Australian-quality education aligned with global industry standards. The programme’s professional accreditations and applied curriculum significantly enhance graduate employability in HR leadership roles across the UAE and internationally.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The Master of Human Resource Management at the University of Wollongong in Dubai is designed to ensure students gain practical, profession-ready HR skills, not just theoretical knowledge. Throughout the programme, learning is application-driven — combining case-based teaching, group work, HR analytics, and research projects that reflect real organisational challenges. Students benefit from UOWD’s purpose-built campus, professional accreditations, and strong digital learning environment, ensuring they graduate ready to operate at a strategic HR level — this hands-on learning is embedded through the following experiences:

Applied HR coursework: Subjects such as Performance Management, Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection, and Managing Employment Relations in Organisations require students to design HR systems, policies, and workforce strategies based on real-world scenarios.
Group projects and case studies: Many subjects include collaborative assessments where students analyse organisational HR challenges, develop solutions, and present findings — mirroring teamwork in professional HR environments.
HR analytics and evidence-based decision-making: Units like Human Resource Analytics develop data interpretation and analytical skills used in modern HR departments to support strategic decisions.
Business Research Capstone: The programme culminates in a capstone project where students conduct applied research on an HR or organisational issue, integrating academic theory with professional practice.
Professional accreditation pathways: As part of the programme’s CIPD Level 7 pathway and AHRI accreditation, learning outcomes are aligned with global HR professional standards, strengthening applied and ethical HR practice.
Digital learning tools: Students use UOWD’s learning management systems and online databases for collaboration, assessments, academic research, and access to HR and business journals.
University Library resources: The UOWD Library provides extensive access to HRM, management, and business research databases, e-books, and journals essential for coursework and research.
Career and employability support: Students can access UOWD’s career development services, workshops, and employer engagement activities that support professional readiness and career progression in HR roles.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Human Resource Management at the University of Wollongong in Dubai are well prepared to progress into specialist and leadership HR roles in local, regional, and global organisations. The programme supports career pathways such as Human Resource Manager, Talent & Performance Manager, HR Business Partner, Learning and Development Manager, and Employee Relations Specialist, combining strategic HR knowledge with strong analytical and research skills. Building on this professional readiness, UOWD supports long-term progression through the following opportunities:

Strong professional recognition: The programme offers a CIPD Level 7 pathway, enabling graduates to obtain CIPD Associate Membership with a route toward Chartered status — a highly valued credential for HR professionals globally.
International accreditation value: Accreditation by AACSB, the UAE Ministry of Education (CAA), and recognition by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) significantly enhance graduate employability and professional mobility across international markets.
Career development and employer engagement: UOWD provides career support services including employability workshops, CV and interview preparation, and employer engagement activities to support students transitioning into HR roles.
Industry-relevant skill outcomes: Graduates develop in-demand competencies in HR analytics, workforce planning, performance management, and employment relations — skills sought by employers in sectors such as banking, consulting, healthcare, education, government, and multinational corporations.
Graduation outcomes: Students graduate with advanced HR expertise, applied research capability, and the confidence to contribute strategically to organisational performance and people management initiatives.

Further Academic Progression:

After completing the Master of Human Resource Management, graduates may progress to doctoral-level studies, such as a PhD or Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Human Resource Management, Management, or related business disciplines, either at the University of Wollongong or at other internationally recognised universities. The programme’s research training and Business Research Capstone provide a strong foundation for advanced academic and professional study.

Additional Information & Requirements

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s program, only if they meet the necessary English language requirement. Such students must take a maximum of 18cp of subjects studied for the master’s degree during the period of conditional admission and must achieve an overall WAM of 55 in their first 3 subjects at the University. Students who fail to achieve this standard may have their enrolment discontinued.
Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s degree, only if they meet the necessary English language requirement and they will be required to complete a maximum of 18cp remedial non-credit bearing subjects prior to enrolment in their chosen master’s degree. Students must achieve a minimum WAM of 55 in these subjects in order to progress to the master’s degree or may have their enrolment discontinued.
The original transcripts of your bachelor’s degree results A Certificate of Completion
Your current resume or CV A copy of your UAE ID card (if applying from within the UAE) A copy of your passport (and Residence Visa, if resident in the UAE).
Certified copies of official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) of the courses you successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system.
IELTS Academic Overall score of 6.0 with 6.0 in Reading and Writing and 5.0 in Listening and Speaking
TOEFL Internet based 79 with not less than 20 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 16 in Speaking