Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Course

This course provides a program of interdisciplinary study relevant to the needs of organisations and practitioners in employment relations. The course is aimed at individuals who work, or seek to work, in the private and public sectors, and provides specialised knowledge and skills in the fields of employment relations, management, conflict resolution, public policy and labour law. For practitioners, the course is designed for individuals in specialist roles, including human resources, negotiation and conflict management, workforce planning, and discrimination and inclusion. It is also designed for individuals working, or looking to work, in public policy roles in employment relations, work organisation or labour market policy.

The Master of Work and Employment Relations aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have advanced knowledge to masters level in work and employment relations.

An optional research pathway is available.

The course structure has two main components:

• a set of core units in work and employment relations
• six open electives.

(a.) Students must complete six core units (36 points) as follows:

(i.) the following five units (30 points):

• BTX5080 Workplace negotiations
• BTX9070 Labour relations law
• MGX5130 Managing diversity and inclusion
• MGX5620 Pay, participation and performance
• MGX9850 Human resource management

(ii.) one of the following units (6 points):

• MGX5610 Work and employment relations in a global context
• MGX9220 Work and employment relations

(b.) students must complete a further six graduate-level units (36 points) subject to the following conditions:

• a maximum of two elective units (12 points) may be taken from other faculties
• a research option is available with permission of the course coordinator. Students enrolling in the research option will be required to complete the units MGX5000, MGX5901 and MGX5900 as part of their elective component.

Additional degree requirements:

• students must study a minimum of four 5000-level units.

It is recommended that students consult with the course coordinator to ensure their elective units form a coherent study program.

This degree may serve as a pathway to a higher degree by research. Students considering a research degree are advised to consult a course coordinator prior to making an application.

Students wishing to exit the Master of Work and Employment Relations early may apply to graduate with one of the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:

• Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study
• Graduate Diploma in Business after successful completion of 48 points of study.

Master of Work and Employment Relations