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Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
Postgraduate program
Start dates
- Trimester 1 - 4 Feb 2019
- Trimester 2 - 20 May 2019
- Trimester 3 - 2 Sep 2019
- Trimester 1 - 4 Feb 2019
- Trimester 2 - 20 May 2019
- Trimester 3 - 2 Sep 2019
Mode of delivery
Face to Face, Online
Duration
0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
Start dates
- Trimester 1 - 4 Feb 2019
- Trimester 2 - 20 May 2019
- Trimester 3 - 2 Sep 2019
- Trimester 1 - 4 Feb 2019
- Trimester 2 - 20 May 2019
- Trimester 3 - 2 Sep 2019
- Trimester 1 - 4 Feb 2019
- Trimester 2 - 20 May 2019
- Trimester 3 - 2 Sep 2019
Duration
0.5 years full-time.
Mode of delivery
Face to Face, Online
English language proficiency
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.5
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
Study
Are you searching for a qualification that will allow you to become a human resource management practitioner?
A Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (HRM) from the University of Newcastle equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to commence a career as an effective and successful practitioner in human resource management.
Why study with us?
- Study anywhere, anytime - enjoy our flexible learning options, choose from online, face-to-face or a combination of both. Blend learning and intensively taught courses to support your flexible learning pathway.
- Become an expert HR Professional - you’ll graduate with high-level human resource management skills positioning you at the forefront of the professional skills and knowledge needed by industry.
- Study at NeW Space - NeW Space, in Newcastle’s CBD, provides the optimum environment for you to excel in your studies.
- AACSB Accreditation - the University of Newcastle's Business School (NBS) has received AACSB Accreditation, earned by fewer than 5% of the world's business programs.
- Future pathways - once you have completed the Graduate Certificate in HRM, you may also apply for the Master of Human Resource Management and seek credit for the 4 courses you have already completed. The Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) has accredited the MHRM program. MHRM graduates can further seek professional certification from AHRI upon completion of one additional course with the AHRI.
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management focuses on developing an understanding of human resource management and behaviour in organisations. You will also learn about the context in which organisations operate and the challenges that Human Resource Management professionals face in balancing competing interests.
Our 4 course Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (HRM) can be completed over one trimester full-time or part-time equivalent.
Career opportunities
If you are interested in a role in Human Resource Management, the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management program will give you the edge you need. The program will provide you with knowledge in the field and simultaneously build your skills in addressing workplace challenges, and developing and managing people.
This certificate will provide a springboard for appointment to roles such as:
- human resources officer or advisor
- union official or employer organisation advisor
- change management consultant
- graduate recruitment consultant
The Newcastle Business School is accredited with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), earned by fewer than 5% of the world's business programs. AACSB is the premier, and longest-standing, international accrediting body for business programs and is the international benchmark for excellence in business education.