Postgraduate Human Resource Management and Employment Relations –
Take your knowledge and understanding of the central concepts of human resource management and employment relations to the next level.
Human Resource Management and Employment Relations (HRER) is about the management of people in organisations, regulations that govern employment relationships, and making working lives better. Postgraduate study of HRER will give you advanced professional skills and knowledge of the latest developments within the industry.
Build networks with employers and employment sectors. Many students do research projects that provide practical benefits for employers, industry groups and non-governmental organisations.
Become an expert in managing the relationships between people and organisations at both strategic and operational levels.
You'll be studying with the School of Management—a leading management school in New Zealand with an international reputation for high-quality scholarship.
Available qualifications
If you're already working in the field you can choose from a flexible range of professional programmes that you can study while you work.
International recognition
The School of Management is part of Wellington School of Business and Government which is among a small group of business schools worldwide that hold the 'Triple Crown' of international business education accreditations. You can be confident your qualification will stand up against the best around the world.
Find out more about accreditations and what they mean for you
Flexible pathways
Bachelor of Commerce graduates usually enrol in the 180-point Master of Commerce. You can, however, enrol in the Bachelor of Commerce with Honours and choose to transfer to the 180-point Master of Commerce in Trimester 2.
Students with a good relevant undergraduate degree can start their Honours or Master's study in March and finish their Honours in November or their Master's in April the following year.
There are also part-time and late entry options.
Research topics
Students thinking of doing a thesis can get ideas for topics by checking the research interests of school staff. Trimester 1 courses are also good opportunities to find topics and supervisors that suit you.
You'll work one-to-one with supervisors who are active researchers of national and international reputation.
Careers
As more and more organisations regard staff as a valuable asset and source of competitive advantage, the need for highly skilled professionals to manage employee relations grows day by day.
You might find work in management, administration and as human resource managers and trade union officials. You may also start a career as a policy adviser in the public sector.
Studying an MCom in HRIR at the University is great because our lecturers are so well connected to industry. They value these connections and help students to develop networks with potential future employers.
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Master of Commerce in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations student
Community
Postgraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington will help you build valuable relationships and networks with peers, university staff and future colleagues from all over the world.
Enjoy the benefits of small, interactive classes and student-led seminars. You'll also have opportunities to attend events, workshops and social functions, and to share ideas and socialise in the School's dedicated postgraduate space.
The Postgraduate Students' Association can give you information on study at the University and provides a voice for you on campus.
Live and study in New Zealand's creative, compact and vibrant capital. Take advantage of the University's unique connections with employers, unions and government.
Recognising that life is not all about study, living in Wellington means there is always plenty to do. There are endless recreation and entertainment opportunities—all within walking distance of the University.
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Master of Commerce in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations
Scholarships
You can look for scholarships based on your level of study, subject area and background.
Tutoring and research assistant jobs
Postgraduate students can apply to tutor undergraduate courses or work as research assistants. Contact Garry Tansley about tutoring and any member of staff about research assistant roles.