General Information

Overview

Learn how to effectively manage and optimise a workforce with the Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management. Study employee relations, workplace diversity and inclusion, and develop the core capabilities required to lead people effectively in a rapidly changing business environment with this professionally accredited course.

Study structure

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management, students must complete 50 credit points comprising of four core units of study. 

  • Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
  • Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
  • One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
  • See the course planner for an example degree structure.
  • Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year

  • One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)

  • See the course planner for an example degree structure.

Units of study Unit code
Core units
Opportunity Discovery, Creativity and Design
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
ENT60009
Employee Relations
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
HRM60013
Human Resource Fundamentals
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
HRM60018
Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
Core unit, 12.5 credit points
HRM70012

Aims and objectives

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management, graduates will be able to:

  • apply coherent and developed knowledge of human resource management concepts in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking
  • apply problem solving, design and decision making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with reference to established frameworks
  • communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team 
  • demonstrate integrity, ethical conduct, accountability, respect and a developing awareness of professional practices and cultural norms in a global and sustainable context.

Career opportunities

Graduates have the skills and knowledge to perform HR roles such as Human Resources Officer, HR Assistant, Recruiter, Training and Development Coordinator, Payroll Specialist and HR Generalist.

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