Graduate Diploma of Business (People and Culture)

Graduate Diploma

The success of an organisation largely is based on the effective functioning of its employees. Gain the HR skills to understand the behaviour of people at work, and how this can translate into individual, group and organisational success.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, May, Sep

Domestic Fees

$16,323 per year

About this course

Overview

The success of an organisation largely is based on the effective functioning of its employees. Gain the HR skills to understand the behaviour of people at work, and how this can translate into individual, group and organisational success.
Explore concepts of diversity and inclusion within workforces and organisations, develop problem solving skills and improve your use of persuasive communication techniques.
Learn about building an engaged workforce, from job design, satisfaction, and burnout and the effect disengaged workers has on organisation productivity.

Further study

After completing the Graduate Diploma of Business (People and Culture), you have the option to take the credit from your studies and go on to complete the Master of Business.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian university bachelor degree in any area, or equivalent.
or
A minimum of three years' professional work experience, or equivalent. Further information on admission through work experience is available.

Tafe (VET) qualification

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Study locations

Springfield

Toowoomba

Career pathways

Career outcomes

The Graduate Diploma of Business (People and Culture) will help you to build a career as a human resource professional both nationally and internationally.
You will gain practical HR knowledge to help build an engaged and effective workforce.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units.

Courses to be studied Units Core courses 2 Specialisation courses 4 Electives 2 Total 8

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for an example of courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Other specialisations

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

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You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.


Study period	Application closing date	Orientation	Study period s tart date	Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024	Monday 22 January	Monday 15 January	Monday 22 January	Friday 26 April
Trimester 2, 2024	Monday 20 May	Monday 6 May	Monday 13 May	Friday 16 August
Trimester 3, 2024	Monday 2 September	Monday 26 August	Monday 2 September	Friday 6 December

Further information

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University of Southern Queensland (USQ)