Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management

Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management forms the second stage in a three-stage suite of postgraduate Human Resource Management courses. These courses consist of the Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management and the Master of Human Resource Management.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Code

J56

Domestic Fees

$28,450 per year / $28,450 total

About this course

The Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management forms the second stage in a three-stage suite of postgraduate Human Resource Management courses.

These courses consist of the Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management and the Master of Human Resource Management. The Graduate Diploma builds on the knowledge and skills gained in the Graduate Certificate and develops higher-level HRM capabilities and broader business understanding. This course focuses on the roles of HRM professionals in aligning HRM policies and practices with the strategic priorities of the organisation and in managing strategic change. The Graduate Diploma also develops students understanding of the work of line managers who play a key role in executing the HRM function by converting HRM policy to practice.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma Award.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

All applicants are required to meet the published entry requirements. Alternatively applicants may apply with a Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management.

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Study locations

Joondalup

What you will learn

Demonstrate advanced theoretical and specialized technical knowledge and skills in Human Resource Management.
Demonstrate skills to critically analyze and evaluate information to generate and communicate successful solutions to complex problems in the context of Human Resource Management.
Demonstrate the autonomous application of knowledge and skills to effect successful outcomes.

Career pathways

Potential career opportunities exist for graduates in the fields of human resource management, employment relations, recruitment, talent management, organisational development and more.

Possible future job titles

Human Resource Manager, Human Resource Advisor, Employment Relations Officer, Workplace Relations Advisor, Recruitment Consultant; Talent Manager, HR Officer, Talent Acquisition Health and Safety Coordinator

Similar courses to consider

Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

Master of Human Resource Management

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).

85.8%

Overall satisfaction

84.7%

Skill scale

75.7%

Teaching scale

82.4%

Employed full-time

$99.8k

Average salary

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