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Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Human Resources

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Graduate Certificate

Nathan, Gold Coast
The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management is designed for people who generally have limited prior knowledge or experience of HRM but who are seeking to move into the industry as human resource management professionals.
Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, a student must:

  • hold any Bachelor degree (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale)
  • OR have a minimum of five years equivalent full-time professional work experience in a relevant field
  • OR have a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to either of the above.
Duration
0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Tuition Fees
$14,250 per year / $14,250 total
International Tuition Fees
$16,750 per year / $16,750 total
Graduate Satisfaction
87.60%

Graduate Certificate

External
The JCU Graduate Certificate in Conflict Management and Resolution is a unique postgraduate course that will provide you with the skills and knowledge to analyse, manage and resolve conflicts in a range of settings.
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
74.10%

Graduate Certificate

Gardens Point
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements

You must have one of:

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline; or
  • A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline and at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience; or
  • At least five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience.

Entry requirements

You must have a completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
6 years full-time, 2 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
87.00%

Graduate Certificate

City West
UniSA is renowned nationally and internationally for excellence in business education. We develop our degrees in partnership with industry and connect with top professional bodies so our degrees remain relevant to today's business environment.
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$15,000 per year / $15,000 total
International Tuition Fees
$37,700 per year / $37,700 total

Graduate Diploma

City West
Gain the expertise and confidence to apply HRM systems and your leadership skills, in a global context. You will study specialised areas of HRM such as:
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$30,000 per year / $30,000 total
International Tuition Fees
$37,700 per year / $37,700 total

Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Human Resources overview

You can get a graduate certificate and diploma level degrees in human resources after around six months to one year of study. These certifications can be both a great addition to a resume and a pathway to further studies in HR.

Employment options

A graduate certificate or diploma will help your resume stand out from the others in your field. It shows a commitment to the discipline of human resources and a dedicated passion for your work.

Scholarships and funding

Approved universities and Australian citizens could be eligible to receive financial assistance. Austudy for human resources study programs is available in some cases - check with your institution to see if you qualify.

There are also many university-sponsored human resources scholarships which you may be eligible for. You can review them all here.

Prerequisites and selection process

These will vary according to the institution, but most will require an undergraduate degree or private institute certification in human resources. Some will accept prior knowledge if you have worked in the field before as well.