Faculty of Business and Law
Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
| Program Code | 11040 |
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| Graduate Level | Postgraduate |
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| UAC Code | UAC Website |
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| Contributing Schools and Faculties | Faculty of Business and Law |
| Admission Instructions | How to apply as a: |
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| Mode of delivery | Face-to-face on campus. Online through GradSchool.com |
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Back to topDescription (click to hide)
This program is designed for students with little or no background in the discipline or those wishing to upgrade their existing knowledge in the field. No prior knowledge is assumed. The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management is designed to provide an introduction to this discipline.
Back to topCareer Opportunities (click to hide)
Career opportunites include human resource practitioner or general management. For further information see: http://newcastle.edu.au//students/degrees-to-careers/
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Back to topAdmission Requirements (click to hide)
Applicants must have a recognised Diploma or a recognised Certificate and two years work experience; or ten years work experience; or successfully completed 20 units of postgraduate University of Newcastle studies and two years work experience.
International applicants must also satisfy the University's English Language Requirements.
Back to topInternational Students (click to hide)
International students will be supported by the University and the Newcastle Business School's current support mechanisms. There will be a requirement for a minimum 6.5 IELTS result or equivalent.
Please visit: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/international/student-support/ to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Back to topSpecial Needs (click to hide)
Domestic students with a disability or chronic illness will have their needs met by the NBS in liaison with the Student Support Unit.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students will draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Higher Education Centre, Umulliko.
Students from rural and isolated areas and those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds will e supported through existing University support structures.
Back to topRequirements and Structure
The Newcastle Business Schools runs courses on a trimester system, i.e. three terms per year. Students may commence studies in January, May or September. Please check term dates on the University website at: www.newcastle.edu.au/dates/.
The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management requires 40 units, gained through the completion of four courses each worth 10 units. Students are required to complete the three core courses (30 units) and one course (10 units) from the directed courses.
Back to topTransition Arrangements
1. The Faculty has identified equivalent courses which are available at: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/Resources/Faculties/Faculty+of+Business+and+Law/Resources/Students/2011/2012-FBL-PG-Course-Equivalences261011.pdf . Current students will be advised to enrol in equivalent courses in lieu of relevant courses that will no longer be offered.
2. The Assistant Academic Registrar will write to all students who commenced study under the current program, advising of the transition arrangements, the equivalent courses and a program of study for completion. A Program Officer will be assigned to provide advice on transition arrangements.
3. Those areas where equivalent courses are not available in the redesigned course structure then the relevant current courses will be offered for up to two years.
4. All students enrolling in Term 1 2012 will study under the revised structure.
5. The transition arrangements will expire on 31 December 2013.
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Back to topCourse Information
| Back to topCore Courses (click to hide) | |||
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| Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
| GSBS6001 | Managing Under Uncertainty | Trimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore) Trimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct) Trimester 1 - 2013 (Sydney CBD) Trimester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool) Trimester 2 - 2013 (Singapore) Trimester 2 - 2013 (City Precinct) Trimester 2 - 2013 (Sydney CBD) Trimester 2 - 2013 (GradSchool) Trimester 3 - 2013 (Singapore) Trimester 3 - 2013 (City Precinct) Trimester 3 - 2013 (Sydney CBD) Trimester 3 - 2013 (GradSchool) | 10 units |
| GSBS6006 | Employment Relations in Globalised Economies | Trimester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool) Trimester 2 - 2013 (City Precinct) Trimester 3 - 2013 (GradSchool) | 10 units |
| GSBS6040 | Human Resource Management | Trimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore) Trimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct) Trimester 1 - 2013 (Sydney CBD) Trimester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool) Trimester 2 - 2013 (Singapore) Trimester 2 - 2013 (City Precinct) Trimester 2 - 2013 (Sydney CBD) Trimester 2 - 2013 (GradSchool) Block 4 - 2013 (Hong Kong) Trimester 3 - 2013 (City Precinct) Trimester 3 - 2013 (Sydney CBD) Trimester 3 - 2013 (GradSchool) | 10 units |
| Back to topDirected Courses (click to hide) | |||
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| Choose from the following Directed Courses. | |||
| GSBS6007 | Managing Human Resources in International Organisations | Trimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct) Trimester 1 - 2013 (Sydney CBD) Trimester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool) Trimester 2 - 2013 (Singapore) Trimester 2 - 2013 (City Precinct) Trimester 3 - 2013 (City Precinct) Trimester 3 - 2013 (Sydney CBD) Trimester 3 - 2013 (GradSchool) | 10 units |
| Choose 10 units from the following Directed Courses. | |||
| GSBS6002 | Foundation of Business Analysis | Trimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore) Trimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct) Trimester 1 - 2013 (Sydney CBD) Trimester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool) Block 2 - 2013 (Hong Kong) Trimester 2 - 2013 (City Precinct) Trimester 2 - 2013 (Sydney CBD) Trimester 2 - 2013 (GradSchool) Trimester 3 - 2013 (Singapore) Trimester 3 - 2013 (City Precinct) Trimester 3 - 2013 (Sydney CBD) Trimester 3 - 2013 (GradSchool) | 10 units |
| GSBS6004 | Organisational Behaviour and Design | Trimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore) Trimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct) Trimester 1 - 2013 (Sydney CBD) Trimester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool) Block 3 - 2013 (Hong Kong) Trimester 2 - 2013 (City Precinct) Trimester 2 - 2013 (Sydney CBD) Trimester 2 - 2013 (GradSchool) Trimester 3 - 2013 (City Precinct) Trimester 3 - 2013 (Sydney CBD) Trimester 3 - 2013 (GradSchool) | 10 units |
| GSBS6042 | Employment Relations This course is only offered in intensive mode. | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| GSBS6100 | Negotiation and Advocacy This course is only offered in intensive mode. | Trimester 3 - 2013 (City Precinct) | 10 units |
| GSBS6190 | Human Resource Development | Trimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct) Trimester 2 - 2013 (GradSchool) Trimester 3 - 2013 (City Precinct) | 10 units |