Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management

1. Demonstrate advanced theoretical and specialized technical knowledge and skills in Human Resource Management.
2. Demonstrate skills to critically analyze and evaluate information to generate and communicate successful solutions to complex problems in the context of Human Resource Management.
3. Demonstrate the autonomous application of knowledge and skills to effect successful outcomes.

The Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management forms the second stage in a three-stage suite of postgraduate Human Resource Management courses.

These courses consist of the Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management and the Master of Human Resource Management. The Graduate Diploma builds on the knowledge and skills gained in the Graduate Certificate and develops higher-level HRM capabilities and broader business understanding. This course focuses on the roles of HRM professionals in aligning HRM policies and practices with the strategic priorities of the organisation and in managing strategic change. The Graduate Diploma also develops students understanding of the work of line managers who play a key role in in executing the HRM function through converting HRM policy to practice.

Award requirements

Students are required to complete six units:

• MAN5730   HRM Fundamentals
• FBL5010   Managing People and Organisations
• MAN6708   Managing Employment Relations
• MAN6706   Developing Individuals, Leaders and Organisations
• MAN6720   Managing Change
• MAN6712   Connecting Strategy and HRM

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Indicative total fee $24,100

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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All applicants are required to have an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in a discipline other than Human Resource Management, or an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can be considered based on a minimum of five years relevant professional experience.

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

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