126411 v.4 Graduate Certificate in Human Resources

GradCertHumRes(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 018029F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 Years

Introduction

Designed to meet the needs of those already working in the human resource management field, but who do not hold a first degree or those who wish to become human resource management/industrial relations professionals. Satisfactory performance in the graduate certificate provides entry to the graduate diploma course.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in a field other than business, economics or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution, 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 one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study. Units are conducted in the evening.

Course Organisation

Full-time and part-time seminars.

Professional Recognition

This course meets the accreditation requirements of the Australian Human Resources Institute.

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment which focuses on human resource management activities in the intermediary managerial level.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11217	v.2	Industrial Relations (Australian) 560	3.0	25.0
		OR
5745	v.6	Industrial Relations (Comparative) 562	3.0	25.0
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
5472	v.9	Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation 580	3.0	25.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2009	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.