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Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

Enabling career aspirations

Program code

3274

Available at

Nathan

Gold Coast

Mount Gravatt

Logan

South Bank

Online

Offshore

Other

Duration

1 year part-time

Credit points

40

Indicative fee

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Admission requirements

  • Any Bachelor degree or higher
  • Relevant work experience

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Commencing in

OUA - Sessions 1 and 2

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About this program

This degree is offered via Open Universities Australia. For further information, contact either of the following areas:

The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management is designed for people who generally have limited prior knowledge or experience of Human Resource Management (HRM) but who are seeking to move into the industry as human resource management professionals. It is comprised of a concise set of advanced courses in the functional areas of Human Resource Management (HRM), providing an excellent foundation for advancing your knowledge in human resource management, as well as a pathway into the masters program.

Upon successful completion of this degree students may articulate into the Master of Employment Relations (offered through Open Universities Australia (OUA)) to enhance the External Relations (ER) component of their qualification or the Master of Human Resource Management (offered at Nathan or Gold Coast campuses) to undertake a range of advanced level course offerings in Human Resource Management (HRM) that are focussed on professional and strategic skill development.

Related programs

Code Program title Campus Intake
3274 Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (this program) Online OUA - Sessions 1 and 2
3180 Graduate Certificate in Employment Relations Online OUA - Sessions 1 and 2
5750 Master of Human Resource Management and Employment Relations Online OUA - Sessions 1 and 2

Note: Progression is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.

My attendance during the program

Attendance information

The Master of Human Resource Management and Employment Relations is a fully online program delivered through Open Universities Australia (OUA).

Work-integrated learning

Work-integrated learning experiences are provided through guest lectures, case study analysis, problem solving of industry scenarios and policy analysis and development.

My career opportunities

My career opportunities

The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (HRM) provides you with the foundation level of knowledge and skills required by contemporary managers in all sectors of the economy and levels of management to begin and progress your career. This includes coverage of the practice and theory of key principles of human capital management and employment relations including human resource development, recruitment and selection, performance and reward management.

Upon completion of the program, you may find career opportunities in all industries and sectors in various roles including HR administration officers, recruitment specialists, compensation and benefit management specialist, learning and development specialist. The degree is highly valued in non-HR occupations as managing people is a core part of each and every manager's business as such, they need to be aware of the latest trends and practices in how best to attract, develop and retain talent at all levels.

Career Development

To ensure that you can optimise your career opportunities, when you join the program you will be able to network with other students and Course Convenors through digital and other mediums. Even though you will be studying online, you will be able to attend a number of Griffith Business School events as well as using the Griffith University career services.

What are the fees?

Fee-paying postgraduate (domestic) students

Indicative annual tuition fee

The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points.

The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Tuition fees
  • A fee-paying postgraduate student pays tuition fees.
  • Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
  • The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
  • The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.

Program fees for the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (3274)

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Changing programs

If a postgraduate student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.

Further information

Open Learning fees

Standard open learning unit fees will apply. Contact Open Universities Australia (OUA) for details.