180606 v.4 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 embark on 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 degree in a field other than business, economics or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution, or a 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. Units are conducted in the evening.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Human Resources.

Professional Recognition

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

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment 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 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
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
5275	v.9	Management Principles and Practices 560	3.0	25.0
5472	v.9	Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation 580	3.0	25.0
5754	v.5	Facilitation and Group Process Skills 565	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	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.