Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

at University of Newcastle

The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management focuses on developing an understanding of human resource management and behaviour in organisations. You will also learn about the context in which organisations operate and the challenges that Human Resource Management professionals face in balancing competing interests.

Our four course Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (HRM) can be completed over one trimester full-time or part-time equivalent.

Core Courses
 

• Managing Under Uncertainty
• Organisational Behaviour and Design
• Human Resource Management

Admission Requirements

Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (40 units) will be available for applicants who have:
 

• 3 year Bachelors Degree not in a related field; or
• 3 year Diploma in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing or social science; or
• 3 year Diploma not in a related field + 1 year relevant organisational experience; or
• 2 year Diploma in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing, or social science; + 2 years relevant organisational experience; or
• 2 year Diploma not in a related field + 3 years relevant organisational experience; or
• At least 5 years relevant organisational experience.

Students will be required to successfully complete a Business Academic Skills Program (BASP) which will be of 6 weeks duration. The BASP will be non-fee based and can be completed concurrently with courses in the Graduate Certificate.

Only after the successful completion of the Graduate Certificate and the academic skills program will students be eligible to formally enrol in the Masters Program. They will, however, receive 40 units credit by virtue of the studies they will have already completed. Therefore they will be required to do an additional 80 units to complete their Masters Degree. International applicants must also satisfy the University’s English Language Requirements.

Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements
 

• All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement.
• Applicants for this program must satisfy a minimum English Language Proficiency Standard equivalent to an IELTS overall minimum of 6.5 with no subtest result below 6.0.

Fees

AUD 20,730 (indicative annual fee)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units).

If you are interested in a role in Human Resource Management, the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management program will give you the edge you need. The program will provide you with knowledge in the field and build your skills in managing people effectively while addressing new workplace challenges.

This certificate will provide a springboard for appointment to roles such as:
 

• Human Resources Officer/Advisor
• Union Official or Employer Association Advisor
• Change Management Consultant
• Graduate Recruitment Consultant