180606 v.3 Graduate Diploma in Human Resources

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 Graduate Certificate in Human Resources or an equivalent degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution, or equivalent qualification.

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

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Course Organisation

Full-time and part-time seminars.

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 vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

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.