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GC-HUMRES

Human Resources

Graduate certificate

Design solutions for a range of workplace HR issues.

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Course outline
  • Qualification
    Graduate Certificate in Human Resources
  • Duration

    Duration

    6 months full-time
  • Credit

    Credit

    100
  • CRICOS

    CRICOS

    018029F
  • Location

    Location

    Curtin Perth
Course outline

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Semester 1, 2024

1 May 2023

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Course outline

Outline

Outline

Employment for skilled human resources professionals is set to soar. Projections by the Australian Government's Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business show jobs for human resource professionals are forecast to increase by 15.7 per cent by May 2024.

This course will set you on the path to a dynamic career in human resources. You will develop a broad understanding of human resource management and explore its contribution to organisational effectiveness and efficiency.

You’ll study the fundamental principles underpinning management theory, explore the associated practices in contemporary organisations and consider the future of management in light of 21st century issues such as globalisation, corporate social responsibility and change management.

This course will also explore employment relations in Australia, particularly the roles of the tribunals, the state, unions and management. You’ll study collective and enterprise bargaining, negotiation, industrial action and conflict.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

What jobs can the Human Resources course lead to?

Careers

  • Human resource professional
  • Management consultant
  • Recruitment consultant
  • Training and development professional
  • Employment relations advisor

Industries

  • Banking and finance
  • Education
  • Health care
  • Public relations
  • Resources and renewables
  • Retail
  • Services

What you'll learn

  • synthesise and critically evaluate advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills relating to workplace-based human resource and management issues; assess contextual variables in determining which models and theories best inform possible solutions to workplace-based human resource and management issues
  • employ ethical, empathetic and effective communication practices relevant to diverse audiences and human resource management contexts and confidently access, use and adapt information and technology to make supported judgments and decisions
  • build professional knowledge of human resource management practices that incorporate cross-cultural and global perspectives
  • demonstrate ethical practice, professional integrity and emerging leadership skills when working within a team and independently in a manner that reflects high ethical and moral standards.

Professional recognition

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Students require a bachelor degree in a related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution OR 5 years of relevant work experience.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Reading

6.0

Listening

6.0

Overall band score

6.5

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and charges

Domestic fee paying postgraduate

2024 Fee year:

$15,400*

Domestic

Domestic

Fees are indicative only.

* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).

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Location

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2024

Semester 1
  • On campus

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The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

How to apply

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Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. Please view our application deadlines page for further information.

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  • Curtin course code: GC-HUMRES
  • CRICOS code: 018029F
  • Last updated on: 17 April 2024

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