Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

180606 v.3 Graduate Diploma in Human Resources


GradDipHumRes(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 051619J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

Designed for students who wish to make a career in the human resource management/industrial relations field who have successfully completed all requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Human Resources with a Course Weighted Average (CWA) of at least 70 per cent.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor's degree in a field other than business, economics or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. OR Graduate Certificate (in an appropriate discipline) OR Significant professional experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are not considered within this course.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units are available in the evening.

Intermediate Awards I

A student who has completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval from the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Human Resource.

Professional Recognition

Depending upon the major area of study chosen, graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Human Resource Institute.

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment positions that have an interest in or focus on human resource management activities in the middle managerial level.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1

11347 v.5   Human Resource Management (Learning and Development) 574 3.0 25.0
4688 v.5   Human Resource Management (Overview) 560 3.0 25.0
5470 v.7   Law (Industrial) 572 3.5 25.0
5744 v.7   Industrial Relations (Negotiation and Advocacy) 561 3.0 25.0
  OR  
5745 v.6   Industrial Relations (Comparative) 562 3.0 25.0
5752 v.6   Law (Advanced Industrial) 573 3.0 25.0
5768 v.8   Human Resource Management (Remuneration Management) 561 3.0 25.0
5770 v.7   Human Resource Management (Staffing Organisations) 563 3.0 25.0
5771 v.8   Human Resource Management (International) 650 3.0 25.0
  200.0
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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