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Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

Location

Online

Study Mode

Online

Outcomes

Employee Relations Manager, Employment Consultant, HR Consultant, HR Manager, Human Resource Management, Human Resources Administrator, Human Resources Director, Talent Acquisition Manager

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Qualification

Graduate Certificate

Awarded By

UNSW Online

Duration

Self-paced; complete in as little as 8 months

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

FEE-HELP

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Course Rundown

This Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management qualification from UNSW Online is tailored for ambitious HR professionals aspiring to shape and influence workplace culture with practical expertise in contemporary Human Resource Management. This program is designed to impart the skills needed to drive effective HRM solutions through innovative frameworks, fostering stakeholder management capabilities that are highly sought after by employers or clients.

The courses are conveniently delivered in a fully online format, structured in seven-week blocks, including O-week. This format allows for a swift completion, enabling graduates to attain the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management in as little as eight months. Successful completion, with a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65, not only confers the Graduate Certificate but also establishes a pathway for articulation into the Master of Human Resource Management. Within the master’s program, individuals have the option to specialise in Human Resource Analytics, Leadership and Organisational Development, or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Eligibility

To do this course, you’ll need:

A recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline; OR
3 years of relevant work experience in a commercial or public service organisation related to human resources or business; AND
To be proficient in the English language.

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What You’ll Learn

While completing the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management qualification from UNSW Online, you will cover the following subjects:

Core courses

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Elective courses (choose three electives from the following below courses)

Human Resource Management elective courses

Human Resource Strategies
Introduction to Employment Law
Managing People and Organisation

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion elective courses

Employee Wellbeing and Engagement
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Sustainability and Human Resources

Leadership and Organisational Development elective courses

Leadership Development
Organisational Development

Human Resource Analytics elective courses

Human Resource Analytics#
Human Resource Information Systems
Introductory Data Analysis

Further elective courses

Attracting, Evaluating and Retaining Talent
Change Management
Managing Pay and Performance
Managing Yourself and Others

Why study with UNSW Online

Study 100% Online with UNSW. A World Leader

UNSW is a globally recognised leader in education, with a focus on industry applicable programs. When you study online with UNSW, you can expect to learn from world-class academics and collaborate with ambitious, like-minded individuals.

Study at Australia’s Global University. Anywhere, anytime

Studying online at UNSW means that you have the flexibility to shape your studies to fit your life and career goals. The programs have been designed with busy working professionals in mind so you can study one course at a time, 100% online & accelerated, whilst working full-time.

Designed by Industry for Industry

The UNSW online programs have been developed in close consultation with industry experts equipping you with applicable and career-related skills. UNSW is ranked in the top 3 universities in Australia for graduate employability, and is 27th in the world (QS University World Rankings by Graduate Employability, 2020) with each program offering advanced disciplinary depth, giving you access to the latest thinking and current research.

Student Support

Student Admissions Advisors: Investing in the right program for you is important to us and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Our Student Enrolment Advisors are available to assist you with all your program and enrolment queries. Student Success Advisors: Studying online does not mean studying alone. We are here to help you make your difference. Throughout your study journey, you will be able to turn to your Student Success Advisor (SSA), who is committed to assisting you at every stage, from enrolment through to graduation. Your SSA is on hand to help with all non-academic queries by phone or email.

Where Will It Lead Me?

On successful completion of this course, you will gain a nationally recognised Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management qualification from UNSW Online. The course will have given you all the knowledge and skills you need to engage with more senior HR roles across any sector.

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