Graduate Certificate in Employment Relations and Human Resource Management
Program code
3406
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
0.5 year full-time
1 year part-time (online only)
Credit points
40
Indicative fee
$19,250.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee
About this program
In the Graduate Certificate in Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, you will develop a sound understanding of key issues around formulating and implementing employment relations policies in dynamic environments.
| Code | Program title | Campus | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3406 | Graduate Certificate in Employment Relations and Human Resource Management (this program) | Gold Coast, Nathan, Online | Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 |
| 5748 | Master of Human Resource Management and Employment Relations | Gold Coast, Nathan, Online | Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 |
Note: The Graduate Certificate in Employment Relations and Human Resource Management is offered to International students via online study only.
Note: Progression is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.
Attendance information
This Graduate Certificate is offered to International students via online study only. This program is not available to International students studying in Australia on a student visa.
Managing Study Interruptions
Leave of AbsenceTaking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure.
My career opportunities
Graduates could find careers in industrial relations or human resource management across private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
The knowledge gained is applicable across various levels, including workplace management (e.g., enterprise bargaining and staff management), peak body employment (e.g., employer associations and unions), and policy development and execution (e.g., in state and commonwealth departments). This expertise can lead to roles in policy formulation and implementation, particularly in adapting to evolving international, national, and industry-specific employment practices. Opportunities exist in advisory and consultancy roles, as well as positions like industrial officer and organiser in employer associations, employment relations and HRM consulting firms, and unions. Potential job titles include Human Resources Manager, Employment Relations Manager, Director of Employee Relations, and Human Resources Business Partner. Other specialized roles may involve Recruitment Manager, Training Manager, Pay/Rewards Officer, Human Resource Policy Adviser, Employee Adviser, Organisational Change Manager, Workplace Relations Adviser, Labour Relations Adviser, and Trade Union Officer.
International students
An International student is one who is not:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
- a Pacific Engagement visa holder or
- a person who has Australian permanent resident status.
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 (two full-time trimesters).
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
- An International 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 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
Program fees for the Graduate Certificate in Employment Relations and Human Resource Management (3406)
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Changing programs
If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
Permanent resident status
If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.
The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Fees and Charges Procedure.
If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
Further information
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- 3.6 - Fees for International Students
- 3.9 - Administrative and Miscellaneous Charges
- Cost of studying in Australia