Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management
Course handbook
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 |
Learning outcomes
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.
Course rules
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management students must complete 50 credit points comprising:
- Four (4) core units
Professional recognition
The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management is accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). Accreditation is reviewed every three years by the AHRI National Accreditation Committee. Students applying for this course can be assured that the quality of core units map onto the Australian HR Capability Framework for HR Practitioners and Academics, a recognised benchmark of HR best practice and standards.
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management is 25 credit points (normally two units).
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