Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management

Across all businesses and industries, the one thing that makes an organisation stand out from others is the people behind it.

This coursework degree will allow you to plan and manage an organisation's teams to align with the organisation's strategic goals and objectives. You'll explore what fosters a productive and sustainable workplace culture, and apply the new technologies and innovative HR solutions you learn.

You'll boost your HR expertise with new skills in talent management, performance management and people analytics.

3 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management at Murdoch

1. Use avatars and virtual reality (VR) to prepare you for real life HR experiences such as interviews, conflict resolution and more. We are the first university in Australia to introduce VR in this way.
2. Be taught by leading academics who have worked as consultants across many industries including healthcare, IT, aged care, banking, and education. You'll also learn through industry guest lectures and work on real projects with industry.
3. Looking to continue on and complete a Master? Once you have completed the Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management it will only take you 12 months to complete a Master of Human Resources Management.

Develop your skills

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you'll cover include:

• Industrial relations and employment law
• Talent behaviour and management
• Human capital development
• People analytics and decision-making

Your future career

You'll graduate with in-demand management skills, specialising in developing strategies to attract, retain, develop, engage and reward a capable workforce. Depending on your own situation and career aspirations, there are many careers and positions that this course can lead to. Careers could include:

• People and Culture Manager
• HR Specialist
• Senior People Advisor
• Human Resources Business Partner

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Most recent Curriculum Vitae if applying using professional experience
2. Change of name documentation
3. Marriage certificate
4. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
   • GTE Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

1. Most recent Curriculum Vitae if applying using professional experience
2. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
3. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
4. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
5. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
6. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing