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.

Career opportunites include human resource practitioner or general management. For further information see: http://newcastle.edu.au//students/degrees-to-careers/

Human resource practitioner but also suits general management

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.

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.

This program has been redesigned with international students in mind. Articulation into the program will be easier for them. One of the assignments in a prescribed course is geared towards them writing a position paper on various HR issues in their own countries.

International students will be supported by the University and the Newcastle Graduate School of Business current support mechanisms. There will be a requirement for a minimum 6.5 IELTS result or equivalent.

Students studying offshore will be supported by staff travelling overseas to approved locations to provide intensive face to face instruction. Staff will also be in contact via email.

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.

Students with special needs should not find it problematic studying on this program. GSBS6192 Strategic Human Resource Management includes a computer simulation but depending on the student need, teaching staff should be able to accommodate most people.

Domestic Students with a disability or chronic illness will have their needs met by the NGSB 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 be supported through existing University and NGSB support structures.