Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management

Career opportunities exist in the fields of human resources, recruitment, selection and performance management. The course will ensure graduates are able to operate within a business-driven human resources environment.

Higher education

All applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree in a discipline other than Human Resource Management when using prior qualifications as a basis for application. Applicants with at least five years appropriate professional experience will also be considered.

Work and Life

Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Proficiency Requirements

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

If you're applying for a course and have previous study or professional experience, you may be eligible for what we call 'advanced standing'.

For more information and to apply please go to https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry/advanced-standing

This course gives students the skills to become future human resource managers and leaders who are able to meaningfully contribute to organisational success by developing skills and knowledge in people management.

It provides students with an understanding of the people management challenges within contemporary organisations, and will begin to build students' skills in communication, teamwork, critical thinking and problem-solving.

Award Requirements

Students are required to complete the following units:

• MAN5730   HRM Fundamentals
• MAN6706   Developing Individuals, Leaders and Organisations
• MAN6708   Managing Employment Relations